The reason I share my
lists is because I want others to have a better understanding of what sorts of
things are worth noting in the realm of neurological rehab, that even seemingly
small accomplishments matter.
1) Texting people beyond
immediate family members.
2) taking 3 pictures on
MY phone at Chicago botanic Gardens.
3) going to a different
part of the Gardens on our recent visit - with Ron, my daughters, & my aunt
& uncle
4) bending my knees when
I do one of my Feldenkrais home therapy exercises.
5) recognizing that
being on my own when Ron and Leena join Cara in London will be a challenge in
itself.
6) weeding my flower
pots, & keeping all the plants alive.
7) letting myself think
about things - as in "will I someday???" which can sometimes feel
really frustrating, but allowing myself to wonder is still a positive.
8) my flute playing,
though short, is more melodic - like a little tune.
9) experimenting a bit
more on the piano.
10) sometimes reading
texts.
11) keeping on doing my
vision home therapy.
12) recognizing that
every little thing that moves me back towards some independence is very
positive. Becoming so dependent on others because of getting sick was a major
negative, & anything I can do to regain independence is a plus.
13) coming up with
another list - this one. It's interesting that once a list is started, it
grows, & gets my brain onto a different track.
