Wesley H.

I know exactly what you mean when you say "life is good". I'm happy to see that you're doing so well!

Wesley H.

I find this stuff interesting.My sister has traced our Dad's family back to Germany, 1732.

Don't give up so quickly! I find that my arm is easier to move when it's under water. Regardless, I'm glad you gave it a try!

Asha,

I work in a shipyard that repairs ships for the US Navy

Donna,

I can totally relate to your situation as Deb has been out of town for a week. Happily, she will be home in 3 hours. I have been at home this past week with Pete (the dog) and my 17 year old daughter, Sabrina. However, I must say that although I have truely missed Deb; Sabrina has really stepped up and has been wonderful to be around...quite a change from the normal teen aged behavior. So, the is still that wonderful child inside, it just needs the incentive to emerge.

Lots of luck to you,

Wesley H.

Good job! Looking forward to your next entry. I have foud this to be very beneficial in my recovery.

Wes

Enjoying the photos. There's nothing like the ocean, warm sand, and a beautiful blue sky.... I am so happy you and Deb had such a fun and relaxing time. It is good to be away from home for awhile to clear the mind and enjoy the warmth and beauty of a different environment.

 

We have never done an all inclusive resort trip such as Sandals. Would you recommend it based on this experience?

 

Thanks for sharing and look forward to more of your vacation photos. Glad your mom and sister and brother-in-law visited with you. What a great several weeks you have had!

The all inclusive is very convenient; all is pre-paid.Eat and drink all you want; in.cludes gratuities

Karen,

Walk away and don't look back or go back. All through my school days I was bullied. All it ever accomplished was to instill a burning hate that took years to wipre away. People like that are just not worth the space you give them in your head rent free, Move on. Ther are thousands of forums; find one that fits. Glad t6o see you blogging. Good luck

Bart,

You have been on my mind for a while now. I have missed your posts and your blogs. Sorrry to hear about your wife leaving. Hang in there, Bart, life goes on and you really need to live in the present and not dwell on the past.

Wes

It's like you're telling my own story. I went through the same thing with the left arm swing! And the grip issue; I was leaving the lunch room and had to sit my plate on the floor so I could release my grip on the door knob!

Wesley H.

Thanks for the kind words. I will not drop off the world. I have, in a brief time, come to truly love this site and the wonderful people who populate this little world. Thanks for understanding...by no longer being consumed by what occurred in my life, I now feel as though I need to move forward with life and spend less time sitting in front of the computer.

Wes

I can totally relate to the frustration. I, also have a sixteen year old daughterthat knows exactly what buttons to push.I have already gone throuh this stuff twice already, but they do grow up and come to their senses eventually.

Wes

That's fantastic! You must be so elated! I would imagine that next time will be easier now that you know you can do it. Nothing to it but to do it...right? just be sure to take it slow and easy.

Wes

Mom,

For a first timer you did great!

I love you.

Well the fall did not produce any broken parts so did you tell at least one person you got bumped with the door from the other side and got coffee all over you since no one witness the fall? That way you keep your pride about going back to work this soon.

 

Next time if you get to the door kinda wait for someone and they can catch the door for you. Those are the doors you wish swing both ways so you could back into it still holding your cup in the good hand.

 

Be careful on the job!

Fred,

There was no one near the door for me to wait for, as I would normally do. Also, I can't back into the door, either. It opens towards me; so I have to position my hand on the handle and pull it open. It's either that or place the cup on the floor, use my good hand to open the door, block it open with my foot, then bend over to pick up the cup. I'd rather take my chances with the bum hand.

Wes

Sue,

I don't remember you running around in my brain, but apparently you've been there.

Wesley H.

Yea. What kind of high end bikes did you ride. One of my sons never has less than two His current is an incredible Honda hes had Harleys and Ducati and Triumphs and His love the Norton We all ride ATVs I am done with that as I went off I turned part of my Tibia Fiba into a relacement erector set. I guess you could say I learned slow down and read the Terrain . I will ride on the whatever it is - Way big go kart thing or the ATV for four occasionaly now. I am a passenger. Although my grandaughter got an ATV for Christmas I might could ride HA HA !! Mostly going Boating is a challange enough for me. I am content to manage to get in then ride. I m addicted to the wind in my hair. I Still cannot do the Jet skis Like you say our Toys change. I just got done doing my therapy putty and exercises from a StrokeNet poster. I love getting down on the floor with my grandaughter and playing blocks and we put shapes into the right hole. She wins every time...... shes 19 months . Congrats on getting to go back to work. That is wonderful. Karen

Karen,

When I referred to

Katrina,

This sounds much better! Just travel at your own pace, set your goals, and achieve them. Like I have said previously; I'd rather limp than roll. Glad to hear you sounding so much better.

Wesley

and the mice? hummmmmm. If it makes you feel any better bubby, it is below 30 and we are expecting "the worst weather event in the last decade". The are calling for ice and snow up to 1 inch of ice and up to 6 inches of snow. Talk to me about warm weather again....PLEASE!!!

There is a warming trend later this week and by Friday be back close to 80 degrees; and THERE WERE NO MICE;IT WAS SIZED FOR BARBIE

YOUR LOVING BROTHER

Bart,

I believe thst we hold ourselves to a higher standard...ie... we expect more from ourselves than others do. Keep fighting!

"I m trying to forget that Im different Im getting better at it."

Different from what, Bart? I looked at your profile page.You don't appear to have 3 arms! Hell, we're all different. don't get better at being different;get better at being yourself! You're one of the folks here that keep me inspired.

if you find a quick fix to feel well; please don't hesitate to share it. i've been looking fir 5 months and hard work is the only thing I have found that has produced any significant results.

I, too, have a killer dog. He's a Chihuahua / Pug mix. Like your daughter's, he was also on doggie death row and about 24 hours from termination. He was apparrently abused by men; as to this day, he does not receive strange men readily. Women are accepted rather quickly.He was nurtured back to health and is now a member of the family. When the heater core went out in my truck I consulted the repair manual. After reading the replacement procedure; I happily wrote the check! Not only are the designers sadists; but in their spare time they design freeway systems in Southern California.

Hey there; Song Bird,

Sounds like ya got yer feathers ruffled! Be a little easier on yourself. Celebrate your accomplishments! You have overcome your deficits to the point that you CAN return to school. You obviously have a dream you're going after; keep that in focus. Know and understand that the world has more jerks than it has saviors. When you let people bother you that much, you allow them free space in your head.Your space is valuable; so if you're not collecting rent on the space , don't give it. If life were easy; we would all be millionaires.

Bart,

I read your blog daily and you're doing well. I see pain and hope and great intentions in your entries.Keep hanging in there! So far as you blog getting lost after two hours; here's what I do.. I create my daily entry as a WORD document and "save" it to my deskytop. I do periodic "saves" as I write it then when done I copy and paste it into the website.

Wesley H.