John Schmidt

[John Schmidt]

Hi Everyone,

Well today ends my time with Dad and Rita. As I will miss them terribley, I am sooo excited to go home and see my family and sleep in my own bed. I've managed to get myself a nice upper resperatory infection that's found a home in my right ear. This will make flying fun. UGGGHHHH!

Dad has been so touched by the out pour of well wishes and good blessings from everyone. He's so thankful for each of you and all the support. The last package containing his Inzane tshirt and cards brought him to tears. He said, "be sure to post a huge thank you for dad will ya". Who ever bought the card about the staff being happy for him to go home, you hit the nail right on the head. I added a separate note, "IF THEY ONLY KNEW". Dad tends to give more then just a simple yes or no. Poor nurses is all I'm sayin'.

As far as dad goes. He's not doing very well at the time. He was diagnosed with a Heporin allergy from all that they gave him during surgery. This finding resulted in the dr's starting him on blood thinners. Before this finding dad was getting stronger, walking, eating well, and heading down a good path to a full recovery. Once they started him on the coumadin he just went down hill. He's really struggling with nausea, back pain (kidney area), shoulders, and headaches. He's been given some pretty strong meds for the pain. They are probably going to put a feeding tube back in because he's not eating and hasn't for just under 2 days now. It kills me to leave with him so sick. Please continue to keep dad and Rita in your prayers and ask that what ever I have Rita isn't affected. That's all she doesn't need right now.

As far as visitors go ~ I think we need to hold off just a bit till I get the ok from Dad. Thanks for understanding.

Thank You so much everyone,
Toni

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

He's a fighter no doubt its sad to hear he has took another turn     I wish him only the best and thank you for keeping us updated.

[Jess from VA]

Thanks for the update.

Come on John, we're pulling for you!

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

He's a fighter no doubt its sad to hear he has took another turn     I wish him only the best and thank you for keeping us updated.

Couldn't say it any better !

[old2soon]

Continuing prayers from the Ozarks. Toni-thanks again for taking the time to keep us updated on your fathers condition. And please get your self better also.

[musclehead]

we're all pulling for him, he's a true gentleman.

[solo1]

Thanks Again Toni.  Prayers are still there for your dad, Rita, and you, This, hopefully, is only a small setback for him, he'll get past it.

[MacDragon]

Prayers and well wishes still coming from New England.  Get better and out of there soon John.

[Skinhead]

Get well soon John.

[Grumpy]

Thank you for the update Toni, we will keep him and the family in our prayers. So sorry to hear that he is having more problems, hope fully they can get the meds sorted out to eliminate the side effects.

[Misfit]

Thanks Toni. Prayers from Colorado. Hang in there John. 

[HayHauler]

Come on John, you can so it.  Prayers from Texas. 

Hay
Jimmyt

[flamingobabe #44]

Prayers from Texas for John and family.....

[steve 3054]

Prayers from Steve and Cheryl!!!

[Karen]

Thanks, Toni, sorry for the complications, a day at a time, still praying and thinking positive thoughts for your dad. John, stop the malingering, this has gone on long enough! I miss your posts, just keep inching forward.

[signart]

Hold on and hang in there. This too shall pass. Prayers for John & family.

[R J]

Toni, thanks for the update.

John, ya'll quit playin around and get on the mending track.

Prayers and thoughts to everyone involved.

You take care of yourself also Toni.   That is what caused me to lose my hearing in my right ear right after my bypass.    Don't wish that on anyone.

[RainMaker]

Two steps forward, one back is still one step forward.  John will pull thru this, too and more prayers on the way to make it happen quicker!

[Willow]

Thank you, Toni, for the update.  John did a great job raising his daughters.  A man couldn't hope for a better legacy than that.

I'm sorry to hear of the recent direction of John's progress.  We will certainly continue to remember him in our prayers.  We do love him.  Of course that's in a masculine, motorcycling, brothers in the wind sort of way.      

[Karen]

Speak for yourself...

[Willow]

Speak for yourself...

Speaking, or course, only for myself, sister.    

[olddog1946]

Toni, thanks for the update..Be sure and do what you have to, to keep yourself healthy.

We are all rootin for John to get back to his normal self. I have never met him but have heard nothing but good and wish him all the best.

[GreenLantern57]

From one John to another, get better soon.
Today is my birthday and guess what my wish is! 

I will keep you in my prayers till you ride again.

[Michael K (Az.)]

Thank you for keeping us posted on John's progress. Now, get yourownself healthy! My thoughts are with Stuffy every day!