stillable

It has been 6 years since my stroke, followed soon afterword by epilepsy. My life has taken on a new rhythm. Although, I miss my old  self at times, I am peaceful with my current self.

Now I am so busy, it is work just to keep track of it all!  Good problem to have!

I keep trying to combat these feelings. Find interesting and helpful items for others, I think, but not able to dismiss this feeling when my family is dismissive and isolate from me. I was told to...

 Put bike back in riding order. Went for a short ride. Still a little wobbly but the weather will keep me at it. Cheaper than driving the car!

 I am really enjoying having people to relate with who struggle as we do.  The "outsiders" are not interested in where we go, I have found.

I continue to do things I enjoyed before the stroke. I can still do them.The difference is the speed at which done is slower. Double checking each step to avoid missteps. Thinking about the project...

Now I am so busy, it is work just to keep track of it all!  Good problem to have!

I keep trying to combat these feelings. Find interesting and helpful items for others, I think, but not able to dismiss this feeling when my family is dismissive and isolate from me. I was told to...

 Put bike back in riding order. Went for a short ride. Still a little wobbly but the weather will keep me at it. Cheaper than driving the car!

 I am really enjoying having people to relate with who struggle as we do.  The "outsiders" are not interested in where we go, I have found.

I continue to do things I enjoyed before the stroke. I can still do them.The difference is the speed at which done is slower. Double checking each step to avoid missteps. Thinking about the project...

Now I am so busy, it is work just to keep track of it all!  Good problem to have!

I keep trying to combat these feelings. Find interesting and helpful items for others, I think, but not able to dismiss this feeling when my family is dismissive and isolate from me. I was told to...

 Put bike back in riding order. Went for a short ride. Still a little wobbly but the weather will keep me at it. Cheaper than driving the car!

 I am really enjoying having people to relate with who struggle as we do.  The "outsiders" are not interested in where we go, I have found.