Today I started my Cardiac Rehab -- and I loved it! It started by having a little exam and seeing how my general strength and mobility are looking like. They ask LOTS of questions and then assign a workout program designed for your needs. I am happy to report they were pleased with the strength and mobility I have. My blood pressure looked great and my oxygen levels were high. After checking stuff out they decided my workout program would be to start doing general exercise (such as walking on a treadmill) over the next two weeks while we wait for the bones in the upper body to heal. After that we can start doing more aggressive exercise and upper body toning. I was able to walk on the treadmill for twenty minutes today and it felt wonderful!! I will continue going to Cardiac Rehab on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday until I am back to my usual self! So exciting!

Having this surgery has been such a humbling experience. I have learned so much over the past few weeks and feel a renewed gratitude for life, living, and enjoying the moment. I have also been incredibly touched by the blessings of service. Our little family has been given so much assistance over the past couple of months, and we have been amazed at the Christ-like kindness from those all around us. THANK YOU:

Russ And Sharon (My incredible in-laws!!) - for letting us live with them for 6 months while we built our home. For helping when I was sick before surgery and for helping us after surgery with rides to the airport, babysitting, mommy-sitting( as Keven says!), etc.

Betty (My Mom) - for coming so many days to help clean, do laundry, babysit, etc. For always bringing my kids some little surprise that makes them feel special.

Jamie (My sister-in-law) - for arranging meals and babysitting all through December. For taking care of Hannah while we were away in Minnesota. For always being willing to run to the store for milk and bread.

Becca & Clint (Our neighbors & dear friends) - for also arranging meals and babysitting in December. For taking our kids twice a week. For always being willing to run over and get Spencer into/out of his crib. For shoveling our driveway and running errands for us. For providing us with meals many times!

Ray (My Bro) - for always being willing to come help at a moments notice. For playing with our kids. For helping shovel our driveway. For bringing us treats.

Whitney (My sister-in-law) - for cooking us yummy dinners. For watching Spencer while we were in Minnesota. For always being willing to help. For letting me borrow the Tales from Avonlea Series!

Lydia (My Sis) - for bringing us dinner. For playing with our kids.

To our Family and Friends who had a special fast for us.

To visitors that always bring words of comfort and love.

To the Canyon Rim Ward who helped give us a special party before we left for the surgery. What a blessing that party was for us and what a blessing all those special ward members are to us!

To the special angels who left us an very unforgettable Christmas tree!

To our new ward, the Country Crossings 5th ward, for bringing us meals for the past few weeks! That has been such a huge blessing for us and we feel so grateful!

For friends whom have helped and will be helping us do so many different things. How we appreciate you!! (Rebecca, Michelle, Allyson, Angie, Elaine, Emily, Martha, etc.)

For prayers! For cards! For emails! For help moving! For help organizing! For phone calls!

THANK YOU!! From the sincerest part of our hearts! THANK YOU!!