Journal entry by Cheryl Volgren —
It was a year ago that Steve started his journey, what a exciting year it’s been. We have learned so much and we are not in the fast lane anymore! As Steve puts it.... so grateful for every breath! We are enjoying the deck and watching the fields change from dirt to crops.
Steve is doing well, he knows when he has to stop and slow down. He was so excited Sunday as Jay and 3 grandsons fired up the Sawmill! Made his heart so happy. He goes to Respiratory Therapy 2x a week. That should be ending next week. His goal is to walk to the mailbox with no oxygen about 500 feet and do it faster each time. He rides a stationary bike 2 miles a day, tries to keep oxygen and heart rate as low as possible but still push himself. He has resumed duties at home .... fix this and that! We have good light in the kitchen finally!
He does struggle with what we call ‘covid brain’! Can’t do two things at once, or sometimes forgets what he was going to say or do. Often times gives us a good laugh. We were able to go to Memorial Day Services at a couple cemeteries and take in The Legion Luncheon in Balsam Lake, which turned out to be very good for Steve, he was able to share part of his journey and how The Great God we have brought him through and see people we haven’t seen for what seems like forever.
We enjoy all the visitors we have and getting out and about. He is able to return to his Bible Studies and some social outings.
Thank you for your prayers and support along this journey!