Have I mentioned that I do not give up? No little impediment like being non-responsive (or having ten+ strokes, my heart stop, or vomiting every day) is going to stop me. I am in this for the long haul. It is me against past me and I will try to be better every day, week, and month.

So, naturally, since I have been out of the hospital, 56 hours so far, has included:

• daily meditation for 20 minutes
• attended my church men’s group where I met someone who might help with my book
• daily PT, OT, and chiropractor exercises
• started speech therapy exercises, including my fave Expiratory Muscle Strength Trainer
• did 2-1/2 hours of OT, lot of stretching mobility
• got right back into PT with sit to stand, 2 sets of ten half squats, and 2 sets of 88 feet with my walker
• financial planner meeting to talk about next steps, allocations, and draw down strategy
• met with Sam, my personal trainer, for our first unsupervised session. He kicked my butt for an hour
• went out tonight to hear a friend play jazz at Slackers Brewing
• going out this weekend for next Austin FC home game
• going to church Sunday
• maybe going Sunday to a guitar concert at Slackers. Anybody want to come?
• going out Sunday for Funny Girl
• maybe cooking dinner Sunday

Life is going well.