100 Things I've learned since I met up with stroke
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Another member mentioned blogging about 100 things we've learned since stroke. I liked that idea and figured I'd give it a shot. They probably won't be in any particular order as I move down the list and I'll try not to be repetitive. Here goes.....
I've learned.....
1. How much my child DOES love me even when I push her "buttons"
2. How much I love my child as I keep striving to do more.
3. How much I love my furry critters, especially being home with them 24/7 
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4. How many true friends I have who have stuck by my side and will be by my side in my journey
5. The importance of living in close proximity to family members who actually are there for us
6. How to get dressed and undressed with only 1/2 my extremities operating properly
7. How to wash and shower one-handed
8. How to maneuver getting into the shower with only 1/2 of my extremities working and not fall in the process
9. How to open mascara tube with using one hand and teeth
10 Apply mascara and other makeup one-handedly without looking wierd when I'm done
11 How to make my bed one-handedly with a "certain" kitten chasing the bedding around or plopping in the middle of the bed
12 How to one-handedly pick up a 4-legged furball
13 How to use my teeth when opening my deodorant
14 How to fold and hang clothes although it does take time
15 How to ask for help when I get "stuck" trying to accomplish something
16 To be thankful the one-touch can opener was invented
17 The importance of taking my prescribed medications in order to eliminate additional stroke or health risks
18 How to one-handedly open medicine bottles
19 How to one-handedly open for the first time a 64 oz bottle of juice
20 How to one-handedly make a drinkable pot of coffee
21 How to open sweetner packets with one hand and my teeth
22 To be thankful I don't have a dentist in the family who would have a fit with all the things I do with my teeth
23 How to make toast and butter said toast with one hand
24 How to spread peanut butter one-handedly on bread without tearing the bread
25 How to open and close bread bag ties (again with using teeth or between chin and chest while holding tie in good hand)
That's all for now.
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