I got a good report from the tests on Wednesday. The biopsy came back as a 1A-1R which is very slight rejection. Nothing to worry about (easy for them to say, but I'll take them at their word). I have to go back the end of March. I also get to cut down on the steroids a little bit which is also good. Start cardiac rehab on Monday.I'm really looking forward to this since I'll be able to prove to Missy that I can ride a bike (stationary) without falling off. Then she promises me I can have the chain back for my bike (non-stationary) and go ride. My work has been very accommodating to changing hours, days, etc. I couldn't dream up better if I tried. The nurse at the cardiac rehab did an interview before I could start. A lot of the questions were about how I feel and outlook on life, etc. Told her that I was disgustingly cheerful, almost to the point of making myself sick.

In response to a bunch of questions, I am absolutely planning on running the Peachtree on July 4th. Actually, I'm planning on running a 5K before that and the Tar Baby race in June in Eatonton. I'm going to do the half marathon on Thanksgiving in Atlanta. Thanks for asking. John

Since some folks that we don't see are still looking at this, it behooves me to keep it updated for awhile longer. Sorry that I haven't done anything since Christmas. I'm doing fine. I'm up to running about 6 miles a day. Some of it doesn't look like running to anyone except me, but I'll take it. I've caught up with all 2 years of yardwork that I missed out on and, if it will ever stop raining, I'll start working on my garden. I went back to work last week. I'll be part time for as long as I think I need to be. The lady who owns the company I work for is an absolute dream and couldn't have treated me any better. We've been back to Duke several times for blood tests and biopsies. So far everything has come up good, rejection. I go back at the end of February. The whole test takes about 20 minutes since we're always the first ones in line. Missy is back at school and, just yesterday, added teaching chemistry and biology to her counseling job. Sooner or later, I'm going to find something she isn't good at, but I think I'm going to have to be around for a long time before that happens. Thanks again for all of the prayers and thoughts. I am treating every day as the gift that it is and everyone's concern and encouragments make that so much better. Thanks again, John