May 1st

May 1^st , so begins the month of follow up testing and Dr. appointments.

My recovery in some ways has exceeded expectations, yet, I am in a funk this past week, the soreness of my hands and the numbness in my feet have been difficult to deal with. My right side, two inches below and to the right of my belly button hurts, most likely to playing golf and tugging some scar tissue at an incision site. My arms and chest are sore from weightlifting along with my “Bum” from a serious bathroom night and morning. Last night, helping at a Kids Track Program, I did warm ups with one hand firmly pressed into my side as if to stop a massive bleeding.

A smart person, yes a smart person would probably come to the conclusion that perhaps he or she should abstain from potentially injurious activities . I doubt and hope I never get that smart.

So much I should write about but I just don't feel like doing it, simple thanks instead.

For my Mom, her strength and courage have lead her though her ordeal

For Maggie, once again a Star Performer, wonderful play dear

For Patrick, congrats on the job and your first semester at Shepherdstown

For Kevin, thank you for helping out your Grandfather

For Dee and Lorette and the Docs

For Joe whose calls always make my day

Finally, to Susan who is always there with me.

Mike

PS> Couldn't help myself, a 21:20 5K this past weekend. The New “Skinny O'Grady”