I have become more aware of my inability to remember things, that it doesn't bother me when Bob forgets. Ha, I haven't had a brain injury, and many times, I can't remember what I wanted to do from one minute to the next.
One thing Bob does, though, memory-wise, is he forgets what he is doing in the middle of doing things. For example, if he is exercising his arms, he'll do three repetitions, pause, then forget what he was doing. Also, there can be no activity or talking going on around him. He'll focus on that activity, not on his task at hand.
I helped Bob play poker with the "boys" today. Even though he was an excellent poker player before his stroke, he couldn't get the gist of the game. He knew pairs, straights, and what beats what, but he couldn't understand the betting and how the cards were dealt. Note to the Friday night poker guys: You'll actually be able to win now. Get all your poker playing in before Bob's skills come back. :-)
Pray for me to regain my patience, and pray for Bob to willfully move.
One day at a time...
A PRAYER FOR TODAY FROM Joel Osteen
"Heavenly Father, I know what you've put on the inside of me. By faith I see the dreams you've given me coming to pass, no matter what my circumstances are. I am full of Your power and I'm ready to become everything you created me to be. In Jesus' Name. Amen"
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