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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

There are Many Ways to Heal a Heart!

OK.  True confessions!  There are only a couple TV shows that my wife (Sue) and I enjoy together & one is American Idol!  YES-  I LIKE WATCHING AMERICAN IDOL!  True confessions!  AND I VOTE!  For the past 9 of 10 years we have been American Idol fans!

We watched the Reuben vs. Clay battle!  I thought Carrie Underwood would be a star!(And she's cute!)  Even though Daughtry did not win, I new he was good!  And yes, I almost gave up on American Idol when Sanjaiya(or what ever his name was) was on the show!

This year I thought had great talent!  The final two seem to be great all-American kids (16 & 17 years old).  Tonight I voted for Scotty.  James was great, Casey was strange, but talented, Haley's voice was different & great (another Stevie Nix) and Lauren could be the next Carrie Underwood!

And I even thought the judges were better!  Jennifer Lopez is gorgeous (and sounds like Einstein instead of Paula!)  Steven Tyler, even though he cursed ($&&%&*^@*%&$&*@*), was considerate & helpful, and Randy did a nice job in Simon's seat (BUT, can stop saying, (They are IN IT TO WIN IT any time!)

So, for the past 3 months, as the show progressed, so did my heart!  It it makes my heart feel good that we still live in a country where you can still chase your dream and sometimes even catch it!  But, the most important part is the chase!  And having a country that will allow us to dream BIG!

Monday, May 23, 2011

23 Weeks & Counting

I am now 23 weeks out from open heart bypass surgery!  Today I again was using the chain saw and caring logs to the back yard!  Still has a little numbness in the chest area, but I seem to be able to do yard work without any issues.  Also, trimmed bushed in the yard & mowed the lawn again. 

My walking seems to be improving.  The uphill pushes are not as sluggish, but still feel a few PVC's but, not quite as many!  Will try jogging for about 30 seconds this weekend & see how that feels.  I will try to add about 10-15 seconds each day.

I am down to 14 days of school and 24 days till I have new blood work & wear a 24 hour monitor.  After these tests, I have an appointment with the cardiologist on June 20 - that will be my 6 month check-up!