Here is my 8 week post AVR update. Health is doing great and I am ahead of schedule for the Berlin Marathon in 51 days. I sometimes have to remind myself I even had surgery. The return to work was not that bad and it actually felt like I had never left.
This whole experience made me think more about retirement and I have decided that March 1, 2015 I will take the plunge and start the new chapter in my life. I have been working steady since I was 14, delivering papers ,and feel 45 years is long enough. I have been blessed with an outstanding career in Aviation so there is no time like the present to turn the page in the book of life.
I have not finalized my plans but the title of this chapter will be, Run all over the world. I have met some great people over the years and don't be surprise to get a message from me that I am running in a town near you. Don't worry about leaving the light on a nearby Marriott will do just fine with lunch or dinner on me.
I am going to hold off giving any more updates with the last one being how it felt to run marathon number 53 in Berlin. I truly appreciate all the support and look forward to reading the stories of others as they go this road less traveled. sharing of our collective experiences has helped immensely and hope that my adventures have also helped others.
Tony
