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I've never tried blogging anywhere, so here I go. This is the best holiday season I've had in quite a while. Family got along (if you knew where they came from it would be more of an oh my god), got some surprise gifts (lots of games :)), had some great cooking days, and it was just lovely. I have met up with this woman whom had a similar stroke but a year farther along who says once you get better, people feel they can lay more on you again (and do). I optimistically and blissfully refuse to accept that scenario and am going to continue to think the world and my relationships will get better with people. I got a new space heater so I'm warmer. I am going to start online Patient Advocacy classes in a couple weeks, which I'm super psyched about. My most recent catch-phrase in reference to my medical jaunt is that "It's good for my resume". And even though I've had a few falls recently I know better identifying when I'm having off-balance days will help a lot and prevent having to test my luck (at not hurting myself). I (my brother technically) have a shiba inu/ terrier mix who with friends got to go the dog park today. She doesn't go for walks much because I'm not to that point yet, but I have to remember dog parks. There was easily a dozen dogs there and Aerith had a good time and even got a bit tired. I have a dating profile (speaking of dogs? No.) but I feel like I am upfront and realistic about where I am and what I want and am enjoying friendly intellectual conversations and casual flirting that I don't expect or need to go anywhere but where it is. I feel like it's filling my yearning for guys and will keep me from crushing too hard on my PT. If they're attractive and nice they shouldn't be working in that kind of position amIright? (mostly kidding)

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Hey Christina, crushing too hard on your PT, I think everyone does that...lol.  Welcome to the Blog Community, you will find a lot of support here, survivors and caregivers all with different problems but a good feeling of friendship between us all.  You seem to be doing well from what you have written, so I hope we get to know you better as you blog more.

 

I am Sue, widow of Ray who I looked after for 12 years.  I miss him heaps but volunteering fills my days so that is why I am still on here as a volunteer. It is my night-time now as I live in Australia but that means I have plenty of time to come on and say "welcome" to the newbies.

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Christine: wonderful job with that first blog and hopefully you will want to continue. This makes a great journal of your recovery.

 

You had a great holiday and your positive attitude is terrific. Going into 2015 on a high note, certainly. Welcome aboard. Debbie

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Hi

I am not a usual blogger either and I haven't been on chats or things online at all in my alternate universe but I was feeling so alone one day I thought I better find out some things about stroke and find some folks to help me in this cage or I would scream inside to death. I like this place and I have taken a seat on the couch here to find lots of warmth and conversation.

 

I love your new perspective on life We have a second chance so lets take it.

I hope that the good things will continue too and that the challenges fade away soon as memories.

It is always better watching a movie with someone else because they see things I don't see sometimes and when we do see the same things then we can laugh or scoff at them. It isn't as much fun alone. Nothing is.

Yup I think that it is always nice to enjoy the beauty around me including a handsome man but my tastes have evolved over the years and interesting is the word I use now over handsome. My eye is caught by many things beyond what is magazine material. On the other hand I am still shallow enough to say that I was glad that when I had my stroke I had just gotten out of the shower and was dressed nice for work.

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Sue: ya I didn't know it was common! But it does make sense...

 

Debbie: ya 2015!

 

Betsy: We do have a second chance, and it has new challenges but new wisdoms too! Betsy I'm glad I was dressed too, you're not alone :)

 

PS Correct me if I'm inferring your names incorrectly!

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Hello Christine, keep up that positive outlook, it keeps us going and helps in our recovery.  After three years, I am so much wiser. I used to get so angry with my husband's, and be so  ready to shout and  scream, not so much now. What with me going for my walks and going to my "silver sneakers" classes, and meeting good people, I feel good!   Had a wonderful Christmas with my husband's family and for once they behaved!  The only thing was my husband daughter, who got into it with her Mother, and wanted my husband to  get  in the mix. 

 

Never mind, have a Happy New Year!

 

God Bless

 

Yvonne

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