Patient vs Patience

VS

It's me against myself in this one folks...how hard can it be? Some days, harder than you can imagine and others it's a walk in the park. I am gaining understanding, empathy and a bunch of other "stuff" that can only be obtained by going a mile in someone else's shoes. My PT had the "check the attitude at the door" talk with me last week and I really, really tried this week...between that and a trip or two to the pool...my shoulder feels better than it has yet..120 degrees of flexion (180 is normal and a month ago I was barely at 90)...Focus on the positive; what is it that you CAN do that you couldn't about a month ago?

1 - Drive

2 - Get a swimsuit on (all of you out there, try to put a speedo one-piece on one handed...especially if sweaty at all)
3 - Actively get my hand up the wall

4 - Pull my pants up bi-laterally

5 - chop and dice things

6 - open bottles

7 - hands behind my head - feels soooooooooooo good

8 - tie my shoes

That's the short list for now...

Off to The OC to visit the family and practice some more patience....Later