Thanks to everyone for listening to me whine yesterday. Not that I am feeling a lot better today, but I am better able to deal with it today.

My neighbor has been SO supportive throughout this ordeal. He can empathize with me since he had the same heart attack 5 years ago. He has been walking with me almost every day, and he has been offering insight into what to expect. He and his wife are like family to Ashley, the kids & me (or is it 'I'? Nope...it's 'me'.).

Today, he made me feel REALLY good...while we were walking we discussed my rehab so far. When I told him I got up to over 3 miles an hour, he about dropped his water bottle. We was so surprised that I was able to get that high so quickly. Without too much detail he was well below that in his first week. I was excited to hear I was in a better spot than he so early. Why? Well, he is all but back to normal life activities. He still needs to "mind his p's & q's" but he is active and functional as ever. There is hope for me.

Lesson Learned: No matter how you feel right now, hard work and a good attitude can get you feeling and functioning well.


Nov. 25 & 26 - Cardiac Care Floor
I mentioned yesterday that I was allowed to walk by this point. As I grew stronger, the hospital staff allowed me...
                        ...OUT OF THE ROOM!!!!!!!!!!                        YES!!!!!!

My rehabilitation officially started at this point. We started simple, a walk to the end of the hallway and back. It WAS a long hallway ;). Each day, I was allowed to go a little monger. Before you knew it, I was walking around the entire floor in a big circle; well, not THAT big a circle.

I never thought I would be so excited by a walk totaling 300 yards. Even after I had my knee repaired I didn't feel so locked-in.

So lot's more freedom and lot's more sleep, things were getting better. On my last day in the hospital, I was even allowed to put on clothes and take off the "backless gown of shame".



Short one tonight....I am tired and sore, but be sure to stop back tomorrow to hear all about two very VERY special visits I had before I left the hospital.

Hope to "see" you tomorrow & God bless.