What's that?...

...and THAT?

...aaaaaannnnnnnd THAT?!?

Well, I have written about a number of people in this blog. Some good news, some...the worst news; but in any case I told you about a number of people that are very important to me. In SOME cases, I even showed you a picture.

Tonight I figured I'd show you some pictures of my newest best friends...

...they just are not people.


The first picture is my friend that helps me schedule my day...my meds. As you can see, I am no longer a guy who doesn't "take anything." I take 8 pills, covering 5 different medicines, at 4 times during the day. It is to the point where I have alarms on my phone for 9 am, noon, 6 pm and 9 pm. Otherwise life would get in the way & I'd forget. I can't forget....I gotta be good.

Picture two...anyone wanna take a guess? Beuler? Beuler?

Yes, that's right (oh, I know you all guessed right) it is the screen from the treadmill I usually use. More specifically, it is the screen as I am finishing my cool-down. As you can see, I was able to do 2.25 miles in just over 30 minutes. I was particularly happy that day...my first day over 2 miles. Before it is all said & done, I want to be over 3 miles. I guess we'll see.

The last picture is my tracking sheet for Physical Therapy
(calling it REHAB just seems so..."12-stepish")

You'll please notice that I am UNDER 150 pounds (no...really...notice, PLEASE).
For those of you that knew me in high school, you probably never thought I'd ever get UP to 145 lbs. Well the scrawny kid from Indian Hills High School topped out at about 170. YUCK!

You'll also notice that my heart rate hangs out in the 70's & 80's and my blood pressure is plenty low.
All good things.

Now, I get my heart rate up into the 160's each day, I jog, I sweat, YEP....I smell bad afterwards...
All things I never really thought I'd be happy to say, but all things that mean I am getting better and stronger.

SO, there you go...you have been introduced to three of my new best friends

Hopefully, they will "keep me honest" and will help support me to make sure I am around for a good long time for my wife and kids. Because, while I will miss my friend Father Angelo, I am in no hurry to join him in person. Sorry, Ang...I love you, but I'll see you soon enough.

Good night & God bless