[rzthomas]

I'm a mixed bag, but overall things are good.

1. The big thing, I'm having open heart surgery in two days to fix a congenital defect in my left main coronary discovered during an exam for something else. The defect is the kind of thing that fells endurance athletes. The doc said I can probably get back to riding indoors in a week or two if I'm very careful with my sternum.

2. Two amazing daughters: 3 1/2 years and 7 months old. They bring me so much joy.

3. Great health at 38, other than #1.

4. An awesome set of coworkers, friends, and family who are dropping what they're doing to help us out while I recover.

5. A wife who supports all that I want to do.

6. Rewarding work that offers its challenges, stresses, and joys.

7. A historical home that I'm renovating that like $6 also offers challenges, stresses, and joys.