I'm feeling much better thanks!

[James Shadle]

I'm at 85-90% lung capacity now and off insulin, blood pressure meds and blood thinners.
Now that I'm not afraid of bleeding out if I bump my head I can start making real progress.

Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes.

I'm also excited about getting back on BPN!

Thanks and be well,
James

[Tony Whitehead]

Awesome news, James. Was really upset to see the news that you were seriously ill.

[Marina Scarr]

Thanks for sharing, James. So glad to hear and see that you're feeling so much better! Miracles do happen!

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi James, the VT clip brings home just how serious things were, although we were aware, this brings home how fragile life is.

Thank you for sharing such an intimate time and a real credit to both you & the hospital. Great to know you are back on track and at some point able to share your thoughts & images.

Steve

[arash_hazeghi]

Great news James! glad you're feeling well

[Don Lacy]

Great to have you back James.

[Rachel Hollander]

Hi James - glad you are feeling much better and looking forward to seeing some of your new images.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Hi, James, I'm so glad you're feeling better

[Diane Miller]

Wonderful!! We look forward to seeing you back here!

[Daniel Cadieux]

James, I saw this video a couple of weeks ago...what an amazing recovery. Surely our collective prayers had a little something to do with it but in any regards you were the one that had the drive and determination to pull through. Take care man, and it's awesome to see you on BPN. Thanks for the update!

[Christopher Miller]

Great to see you well again, James, and back here on BPN! A true answer to prayer!

[gail bisson]

Glad to see you are even better than when I last saw you! Hard work pays off and got you to where you are now. Well done and hope to see you next year on the Hooptie Deux!

[Grace Scalzo]

James, thank you for sharing your inspirational recovery. May you live long and prosper and may we please see some of those famous James Shadle spoony shots? :)

[vnmistretta]

Amazing story James, I hope to get to shoot with you again someday. Keep getting better!

[Randy Stout]

James;

Fantastic to see you back, and feeling better. A tribute to your determination.

Look forward to seeing additional signs of recovery - bird images from the Hooptie!

Cheer

Randy

[Doug Brown]

Inspirational! So glad to see you doing so well James!

[Sandy Witvoet]

Wonderful, James! So happy to know you are doing well.

[Joseph Przybyla]

From one Floridian to another I send my regards and best wishes. Good to read you are well on the way to a full recovery. Maybe some day our paths will cross.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

James, that was so moving and we are all blessed to have you back and ready to enjoy life again. You ARE a miracle. Thanks so much for sharing that with us and inspiring me with such an amazing story.

[Norm Dulak]

Terrific news, James.

I presume that your lung capacity status relates to FEV1 and/or FVC pulmonary function values. I hope that your lung diffusing capacity is also excellent.
Keep it up, work those lungs and muscles through continuing, strenuous exercise, and enjoy your boat and those beautiful Spoonbills! Here's wishing only the very best for you!

[Andrew McLachlan]

Awesome news James!!! Welcome back!!!

[Jeannean Ryman]

What an inspirational story. So glad you are doing better! My thoughts and prayers for your continued recovery, and to those who help people like you every day.

[Gabriela Plesea]

Wonderful news, so glad to have you back, James!

Warmest regards,

[Morkel Erasmus]

Stoked to see you doing well and holding a camera again, Cap'n!
Onwards and upwards

[Kerry Perkins]

What a fantastic story mon capitan! I am so glad to see you up and about again, truly inspirational. I have sadly found it necessary to step down as a moderator due to serious health issues facing my wife and me, and your story gives me hope. So happy to see you back.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

I just had to watch this again. You are truly a miracle James and a great testament to keeping the faith!

[Hazel Grant]

James, so good to see you back again!
Kerry, so sorry to hear of your health issues. Prayers and concerns going your way.