STILL TRYIN'
So long since I've done a blog. No excuses, just somewhat busy with other stuff. But, I've had one heck of a year and I am trying to look toward more improvement.....I hope I'm on the right road again because I don't think I could stand too much more. Friends tell me how strong I am, but I look back and think that I don't have any choice in the matter. I'm not strong, I just don't want to have to seek help or depend on anyone. I should be able to do anything myself. But, now I realize that there are many things that I cannot do because I still have disability.....I can't bend down low enough because I'm afraid to fall, and if I do - I can't get up and I have to call the Fire Dept to get me up again. I have started walking around in the house without walker or cane, but don't trust myself to do it outdoors or in a place where I'm not really comfortable.
Anyway, I've started driving again - not far - perhaps 20 or 25 miles from home. I am now blind in one eye so my depth perception is really bad which makes me a terrible parker! I have an eye appointment in Boston in November with the surgeon who's taking care of my eye problem and no one to take me into the city. I've determined to drive myself and do my best to park.
I am very emotional and have been ever since the stroke. Thought it would have gone by now, but I still cry at the sight of little kittens and Dancing With the Stars when somone does really well!
Guess I'm still kind of a mess! Thanks for 'listening" and I'll try to become a regular again. Reading your messages always made me feel better, that I was still normal.
PS ..... have to add that I write a newsletter for my local Lion's Chapter and have done a couple of items on STROKE SURVIVAL. Next issue will be how to prevent this dastardly plague!
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