For the first time in four months I worked out my upper body at the gym today.  I’ve been focusing on my lower body and cardio for two weeks now.  We’re not talking about Arnold Schwarzenegger type lifting.  Closer to those old ladies in their chairs that you see on Sunday morning PBS.  Buy, hey, I’ll take it.

I am better.  Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.  Your prayers are being heard.  They are working.  My body and my spirit and my general outlook on life are all so much better.  I tried to find a better word than “better”, but there simply is not one that is more fitting.  I AM BETTER.

Once I have another echo cardiogram after Easter, I’ll know whether or not my heart function has actually improved. But I’m a pretty good judge of what’s happening with my ticker, and I say it is better. I am drunk with joy, giddy, hopeful and forever grateful for all your thoughts and prayers. 

“My favorite day,” said Pooh.