So it seems that you've learned that sometimes if you want to do something badly enough you have to be willing to pay the price-- and you decided it was worth it. And you still believe it was worth it-- therefore, it was. I haven't had a stroke but I do understand that concept. You know my back still bothers me even all these years after my car wreck, but I don't let it stop me from doing what I want to do. I just keep the ibuprofen handy and know I may be paying for it for a few days afterwards. Life is short-- keep making memories. :Clap-Hands:

Hi Wes!

Sounds like you have at least SOME of the same kind of windows in your house as in mine. i know we have a few different kinds but i swear it sounds like some were made by the same manufacturer. . . know what i mean?

hey try to get yourself some rest. it is o.k. to do that. you deserve that without apology.

be good to yourself friend

Brian

So you think you MAY have over done it a bit on Sunday? Probably did but you are still basking in the joy you had while you were doing it. So it was worth it! I can understand the concept of not knowing how your day is going from one day to the next. Not in the same way as you probably but I have to make adjustments in my day too!

I am sure the presentation did go well and I understand being your own worst critic. [i suffer from that myself.] The really important thing is; you DID do it!

It definitely is okay to take a nap as needed, go to bed early or whatever it takes to get your needed rest! Have a great evening.

I love you and am praying for a better day for you tomorrow!

Mom

Yes that energy gremlin... grrrgh . I have learned..lol That If i over do, the next few days.. I will be very tired... I do try to pace myself.. but there are things we want to do and enjoy, sometimes you can stop and have a little energy break.. and sometimes you just over do .. and know there will be consequences..

No No Never give up.. I had one Dr tell me,, about 18 months would peak... I had another old Dr (friend) said as Long as you keep trying that is the main thing.

All I could do in the beginning was drag my left along with me, with a walker. within a month I was up to a cane.. then about 6 months.. un-aided. I walk with a limp.. I have had people ask if I had knee surgery. So far I have not figured out how to run.. but I am not planning on any marathons..

I had the focus and attention span of a gnat.. I still have some days,, where I have several projects started..lol and days I go in the laundry room, and find a load half folded...

but I cook meals, bake, drive, etc. I have practice with computer games.. staying focused, using timers.. Iam almost 6 yrs post stroke.. and I Do not see the giant strides.. but it is more like "fine tuning" I have found easier ways to do things.. and I have adjusted to the deficits.. Stroke is all about time, practice and patience.

Tired days, days out of energy.. because I have over done, I know I will have ssome problems with "word retrieval" or slurring my words.. I do have more energy now than I had first year or so post stroke. The Dr also found I was severely deficient in vitamin D.. once we got my levels in the more normal range, it has made a big difference also.

...Just know .. we will over do , and try to plan so you have some days.. after that you maybe can take it a bit easy... But enjoy what you like.. and Congrats on the presentation

Bonnie