can't make it to 100 things learned post but that's ok
51 The importance to my sanity of letting go...letting God handle things
52 The past will not change no matter how much I might want it to
53 For my salvation and sanity I must not let "certain" family members get on my last nerve
54 I cannot control someone else's attitudes and behaviors
55 To really enjoy select reality shows - such as American Idol
56 Persistence does pay off when dealing with providers and insurance companies
57 How to climb up and down stairs when I was initially told I would not.
58 CAN'T is a word that wasn't in my child's vocabulary and was removed from mine.
59 Safety must be remembered at all times
60 How to register on-line and play with (successfully) Webkinz characters online - I now have 2 of the little critters...a koala bear and penguin. they're more
than just adorable real life stuffed animals that sit on my desk
61 Everything does happen in due time, such as decent and warmer spring weather
62 Power of positive thinking
63 How to sneak crunchy treats to Crystal without Lili finding out
64 I can quit smoking (currently in my 3rd week)
65 The importance of remembering what I believe in
66 I am still me, only a different version of me post stroke
67 Ways to deal and cope with short term memory issues post stroke such as writing notes for myself and making sure things are put away where they
belong - and.......using the "remember me links" when and where applicable
68 Perfectionism is highly over-rated and should be considered a stroke risk
69 Importance of "not sweating" the small stuff
70 How to retrieve mail from my mail box outside without dropping it or falling in the process of getting back into the house (specially in inclement weather)
71 That I will probably not come up with the remaining 29 things I've learned post stroke unless, like a friend suggested, I list things that I've learned that I still
cannot do post stroke (comically reported of course)
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