4/25/2008

Well today I stacked a little wood outside and carried some old cabinet doors to the shed. Tonight starts softball tournament weekend, and Schroeder's play Miller's. They are composed of a bunch of Grove guys that were prominent athletes in high school. Their best hitter played in the farm system for a m lb baseball team. Who knows what will happen after that. Probably we'll eat pizza somewhere.

7/24/2008

WE WON! True that the Schroeder softball team actually won a game last night, and uncle Karl threw a pizza party at the park afterwards. That was much fun. It was refreshing to see us finally win Granted the team we played had not won any games either, they were rather poor, and we won 9-1. They had a far less superior team, but a win is a win. It feels kinda funny calling ourselves the superior even though it was true last night. Next comes tournament, which may commence Friday night (tomorrow).
Tonight I am playing cards with a group of only guys, and solo will be the only game. Surely it will last for several hours, and it will be loads of fun.
Saturday night is the Ottawa rib festival at the fairgrounds. That should be fun. I might meet up with Brian and friends. Maybe Ashley will go. There might be after hour party at Ben's, but that's yet to be determined...

7/23/2008

Today is fan appreciation night for the Schroeder softball team, and it should be an exciting evening.
The time is nearing to send out m promo info to a bunch of schools.

7/21/2008

I had an echo cardiogram today on my heart. That was cool, because you get to lye down and they smear that ultrasound jelly all over your chest. Our kitchen looks like a storm passed through it, as we are doing some remodeling.

7/20/2008

Ir's been a few days, but I had a busy weekend. Friday was exciting, and my Godmother came over for dinner. That was not the exciting part but it was what we did after dinner that was fun. Dad, Mom, my Godmother, and I played solo. I usually only play that old German card game at K of C meetings or occasionally when I get together with three or four other people who know how to play. It is played for money, but even those that are the biggest losers on that night typically would lose only a few dollars and still have fun. This was a good card night for me, as I was the only winner. I won $5.55.
Saturday was an eventful on, because I ate at Frickers with friends. After that there was a cancer benefit behind Frickers with many bands which changed about every hour. A guitar was raffled off, but unfortunately I did not win it.
I went to mass this morning, watched the Reds lose in extra innings this afternoon, and then walked a little over two miles with Dad.
I still have not heard from my friend Melissa about this blog or my web site...hmmm... that makes me a little disappointed, but I'll be okay. I've got to give her a rough time. I think we tentatively planned to hang out at Al's BBQ this Thursday, but I am not quite sure if I'll be free or not. I'm planning to hang out with Ashley this Saturday in Findlay. That will be cool, because she is such a nice person.

7/17/2008

I went my blood pressure doctor today for a checkup. It's been 3 weeks since I left the hospital. Everything turned out great. I refilled my prescriptions and got myself a blood pressure cuff at Walgreen's in St. Rita's. There I met Julia. She is great.
This evening I went to a softball game and then went with my cousins out afterwards for pizza and socialization at the Bombshelter in Glandorf. I saw and talked to many people I know there.
Of course the Schroeder's lost yet again. Next week we play another team that is winless. So hopefully they'll get a win the last week of the regular season.

7/16/2008

This morning I travelled by foot a little over two miles. I walked the first mile, and the second mile I walked/ran. Now since my wreck I do not have a very smooth running gait. Really it looks rather shaky as I rumble down the road. I don't want to work my heart too hard, as I spent a few days in the hospital a few weeks ago for escalating blood pressure. I'm no supposed to work out real hard.
11 years ago I would have ran the full way... plus I surely would have went at least five miles. Life is certainly different post accident, but it's my life. The change in daily life practices doesn't end with different running gait, basketball shooting methods, or sports in general, but nearly everything has changed. I love my life though. People often ask me how I deal without being able to do what was simple stuff before my accident. I do not focus on anything I can't do, because there is so much I CAN do now that I couldn't before. Every time I give a speech I touch lives. I wouldn't be an inspirational or motivational speaker if I was never in the wreck. God's way is the BEST!!!