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Highlights of simple things observed that were taken for granted pre stroke

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Poor judgement or memory malfunction?

With summer heat and humidity building I find myself suffering mild dehydration. I failed to consume an adequate amount of water. Since my long term memory is relatively okay I assume it was a lapase in judgement. Now the challenge is to test the short term memory and consume water on a regular basis. But again the discomfort of this mild vout of dehydration is another reminder that I am alive. What a blessing. I can find the positive in any situation. I can't change the weather so I acc
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The human body, an amazing gift from god

Sitting outside my coffee house listening to Neil Young I feel a chill in the air itself 70F , I recall a day last winter waiting for the bus no wind, the sun was shining and it felt nice it was 17f how rapidly our bodies adjust to changes in the climate. After a week of mid to upper 80s high humidity now. Low humidity and 70 feels cool. Yet another day to be thankful for I'm so blessed I must make the most of my new lease on life I need to make a difference. Peace, love, joy and prayers, J
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Unconditional love

When I got home I changed and went for a swim with my 4 year old grandson. My daughter asked me about the weather, storms were predicted. O went into the house to check the news.. My grandson came climbed up on the couch next to me crawled behind me wrapped his arms around my neck and proclaimed "I love you grandpa". Omg what a moment. I did shed a tear. It was the most beautiful thing I've ever experienced. He has told me that before usually after I tell him or mom prompts him to tell me.
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Nature's return

Another morning coffee on the shore of lake Huron, today I'm greeted by Fred and barney, the two friendly squirrels playing an early morning game of tag. Stopping only to say good morning. Thank-you god for allowing me this glimpse of two of your creatures, they are so much fun to watch.   Peace, love, joy and prayers, Jay
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another glorious Sunrise

What a blessing to be able to watch the sun break the horizon for a new day.   Watching the pin/Orange Hues as the sun plays peek-a-boo behind the low hanging clouds. The silence is broken by the chirping of two blue jays saying good morning, the only other sound heard is the dripping of condensation from the air conditioner from the air conditioner. Those drips remind me of the tears shed due the many losses caused by my strike, My tears are gone now, Today and every day I celebrate life
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Blessingscontinue

I tried my best not to complain last winter but I'm sure I did so now I refuse to complain about the heat it's 92 degrees F 30 degrees C 70% humidity and no breeze it's rather warm but I can honestly say I'm happy to see happy to be here to feel this uncomfortable heat considering the alternative is not being here at aall compared to what I went through in the hospital from what I told anyways when it was nice see you it's a blessing to be here and and suffer through this reasonably oppressive
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Tuesday's blessings

I met a friend for coffee this morning share stories of health issues then he said, " I've become my father when asked how are you? I run through my latest health issues. I laughed, my standard comment is " all things considered doing pretty well. Thank god for my friend and thank god I'm doing okay all things considered.   Be well count your blessings. My daughter drive to the bus transfer location so I got to see her and two of my grandkids this morning. Again I thank God I'm alive. Pea
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Sincerity shows

While walking downtown between buses encountered a homeless man who asked me if I could spare money so you can get some toast I told him I had no no money at all but I wished I could help him then I reached into my pocket and I found a dime and I said well I could at least get you started he was at the time because he said I don't want to take your last dime but I can I can tell I can sense your sincerity I know you would help me if you could it was such a beautiful moment I look forward to the
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I'm going to play nice I don't need any bad karma.

I made my decision to play nice I'm simply going to ask the HR person to convince me that it's good company to work for considering the CEO was a no show to the second interview I didn't send an email to the HR manager asking for clarification of what happened I never did hear anything and for the second day in a row the voicemail box for the company is full all in all very unprofessional and I don't know that is somebody I want to work for anyways Peace, love,joy and prayers Jay
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I'm going to play nice I don't need any bad karma.

I made my decision to play nice I'm simply going to ask the HR person to convince me that it's good company to work for considering the CEO was a no show to the second interview I didn't send an email to the HR manager asking for clarification of what happened I never did hear anything and for the second day in a row the voicemail box for the company is full all in all very unprofessional and I don't know that is somebody I want to work for anyways Peace, love,joy and prayers Jay
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Trying to keep bad karma away

On January 5th I had an interview with a company in a second interview was scheduled for January 9 the CEO was a no show no call for the second interview I just got an email last week to companies looking to fill the position again so I sent my resume I have a phone interview this morning fighting off the mean streak but I really do wonder why the CEO was a no show no call for that second interview Once again they claim in the email to be excited about seeing my resume and wanted to talk to me
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Monday's blessings part 1

U not only thank god for another day, but I thank God for the family I married into and the continued blessing of their love and support. Both my parents are gone mg brothers both live 2 hours away. My mother in law ( the certied personal trainer) k owing I am still waiting for my disability gave me money to get a new pair of workout tebbis shoes.my current ones are old and beat up not providing much support. So on my agenda. Today is a stop to get some new shoes1 What a blessing. Thank you
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Grilling success

Another wonderful Sunday grilling experience Barbqed chicken,fresh caught lake trout and asparagus. I learned my lesson pay attention while grilling nothing was burnt beyond recognition and all taste really good I did it.   Peace, love, joy and prayers, Jsy
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Grilling success

Another wonderful Sunday grilling experience Barbqed chicken,fresh caught lake trout and asparagus. I learned my lesson pay attention while grilling nothing was burnt beyond recognition and all taste really good I did it.   Peace, love, joy and prayers, Jsy
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Sunday morning Saturday review

I meet another new friend Tom who survived a second stroke. I was available for activities at the hospital, he was the only one tocome down we talked at least an hour what a great guy I'll be checking on him next week. My wife attended a wedding of a long time friend, the first " same sez marriage in our town. My neighbors son had a high school graduation open house the last one in the neighbirhood,we had the first 18 years ago, my daughter wasvremanicing about babysitting the recent grad whe
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Short term memory gaff LEDs to fondd memories of a by gone era

Oops forgot on Saturdays the buses run on a reduced schedule. I find myself waiting for a bus in front of the DQ, so I decide to get a chocolate malt. That sweet taste take me back 45 years to a hot July day sitting in the shade in front of the malt shop in my home town, when life was simpler how joyous to be taken back to that time in my life I always manage to find the hoy in every day How sweet to go back 4 plus decades with just the taste of a good chocolate malt.   Peace,love,joy pra
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Early morning sunrise

Poor choice for title,when else would the sun rise? Lol Having mycoffee watching the sun claw into view chasing away the dark ess. I can't help but thank God for yet another day I have been given. Hey, dewy and lewy, the three crkws greeted me then decided to have fruit for breakfast as they attacked the mulberry tree with reckless abandon. I'm glad I don't drive anymore I feel no obligation to clean the wi dshield kf theness my three buddies leave behind. Thank god our clothes line isn't u
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Poor judgement?

Follow up on Neuropsych exam. As u prepare to tackle another day I ponder yesterday's exam. Is it an example of my poor judgement to take Scott's advice and randomly announce throughout the exam * I live mustard! Lol Peace,love, joy and prayers, Jay
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Restless night nervous

Nervous about my neuro psych exam I know there's nothing to be nervous about or worried about, I am reminded of a comment made by my High School instructor for stagecraft and acting class defined fear as a biological process that everyone goes through when the event they are about to participate in is important to them. So the definition fits perfectly with my nervousness about my neuropsych evaluation. I guess the thing that makes me most nervous is the fact that it is seven and a half hours
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Today's blessing

I was outside looking at the lake and my 4year old grandson came and said look grabdpa its a rusty algoma freighter, he was right and so excited I am blessed to be here and experience the pure joy of a beautiful young man,who at 4 knows more about the freighters passing my house than I do .   What fun and joy he just ran to me and threw his arms around me and said how much he loves me how sweet. Peace love joy and prayers, Jay
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Unbelievablely Beautiful Day, the weather is nice too

While making my run about town today, the realization and reinforcement of my faith in people is blooming.   I took the time to explain to the regular drivers that see me 6 days week, that I will not be on the buses tomorrow, each and every one thanked me because they would have been concerned and they also wished me luck tomorrow.   these are people I( do not know that well, but I am a regular and they care, hoe beautiful is that.   The world should be like my micocosom of the public tran
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Another awesome day/ dentist visit

I have not been to dentist since the stroke. He had to ask me if I had any residual effects from the stroke, so I guess physically im doing well still major memory issues but you can't see it Peace out What a great day Jay
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Reality check and random thoughts some from my past

I just confirmed my appointment for the Neuropsych exam. Its really going to happen.   Unemployment is not working When will we love our children more than we hate them?   In the words of moon face Martin ( public enemy number13) in the Cole Porter musical "anything goes" " its always darkest just before they turn on the lights "   In the words of Randle Patrick McMurphy in the book play written by Ken Casey One flew over the cuckoo's nest, just before his electroshock therapy, " you got
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Pushing the envelope

I'm testing my abilities to maneuver crowds I stopped at the mall today had to pay my cell phone bill and I had lunch too thank God it wasn't real crowded a lot of stimulation but I managed another success Peace, Jay
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appreciation for life.

What a day to be alive, then again, what day do we have that isn't amazing. Sure some days pose more challenges thn others, but I believe Asha stated the good days outweigh the bad ones. that is so true, the good days sustain through those challenges.   Along with the words of support and encouragement from you.   love,   Jay
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