tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post2726833467314051083..comments2023-10-16T08:47:15.509-04:00Comments on Kay's Thinking Cap: How I Got to Be Me: Laughing through RecoveryKay Dennisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02646717192332313215noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post-62419430962695105332008-05-06T21:50:00.000-04:002008-05-06T21:50:00.000-04:00One of my blog friends alerted me to the fact that...One of my blog friends alerted me to the fact that our favorite movie this year, The Bell Jar and the Butterfly (or the Butterfly and the Bell Jar???) is now out on DVD.<BR/><BR/>The point is that sometimes many many people are faced with changing, altering their circumstances, coping with loss of abilities.<BR/><BR/>None of this is ever easy and growth is possible.<BR/><BR/>I appreciate so much,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post-5006766840609113692008-04-30T02:42:00.000-04:002008-04-30T02:42:00.000-04:00Kay, you are a rehab therapist's dream patient -- ...Kay, you are a rehab therapist's dream patient -- one with determination, persistence, with a great sense of humor and just a little bit crazy at times. Some of the best patients able to make progress are those who find humor in their mistakes. I love it when they can trip me up somehow (not always too hard to do) so we can laugh together.joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post-33236944220094075202008-04-29T12:03:00.000-04:002008-04-29T12:03:00.000-04:00Now I understand why your blog centers around humo...Now I understand why your blog centers around humor. Looks like it helped you get through a lot of ugly stuff. Glad you made it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post-51087932819254373492008-04-26T11:58:00.000-04:002008-04-26T11:58:00.000-04:00I have a close friend who has just gone through a ...I have a close friend who has just gone through a stroke. Your writings help me to understand what she is going through. Hers was a very light stroke and she is already making great strides toward complete recovery. Still it is a slow progress for her and I can see how she is using humor to the best of her ability.<BR/><BR/>My blog is back up. YAAA!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06372751543635560383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post-46392231970901385702008-04-24T23:50:00.000-04:002008-04-24T23:50:00.000-04:00It is so true that Humor is often the saving grace...It is so true that Humor is often the saving grace! And the thing about laughter is that it is vrry very close to tears...It is my experience that a really good Belly laugh or a very good Belly cry will serve one better than a lot of medicines! It is a great to read all of this Kay, and to be inspired by all that you overcame.OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post-67562665352384158512008-04-24T18:06:00.000-04:002008-04-24T18:06:00.000-04:00I find #4, #5, #8 and #9 hard enough to do with TW...I find #4, #5, #8 and #9 hard enough to do with TWO hands! - even putting on a bra is difficult - I found an easy way to put it on - if you ever have a<BR/>problem putting on a bra I'll clue you in!<BR/><BR/>Did you see "Plaza Suite?" There's a scene in the movie where HE has to put pantyhose on a drunken lady. So funny!!<BR/><BR/>I've never had to wear elastic stockings but I hear tell that's millie garfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04787056828424618917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post-63471602990013779522008-04-24T07:53:00.000-04:002008-04-24T07:53:00.000-04:00It's always good to find those chunks of humor in ...It's always good to find those chunks of humor in the middle of chaos. Thanks for continuing to share you story, Kay. You inspire me!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16706134799870107518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post-61092176910182716312008-04-24T04:12:00.000-04:002008-04-24T04:12:00.000-04:00Your attitude about all that happened to you, and ...Your attitude about all that happened to you, and your obvious success in overcoming the challenges continue to impress me. You are an example of biting off more than you can chew, and chewing it.Travelin'Omahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18415472674768977723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post-12459764058772364392008-04-23T23:45:00.000-04:002008-04-23T23:45:00.000-04:00Luckily, Mr. kenju didn't have to diaper any babie...Luckily, Mr. kenju didn't have to diaper any babies after his stroke, but many of the others on your list have been a problem for him. Simply bathing and cleaning up have been a problem, but are beiginning to go away now. You are amazing, Kay.kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20703123.post-58512962369120006522008-04-23T23:26:00.000-04:002008-04-23T23:26:00.000-04:00You continue to amaze me, Kay. As you recount your...You continue to amaze me, Kay. As you recount your story, I know we are in for the hard times you've said you've been through (with ex and kids), but I'm just grateful that you just kept defying the odds. I cared for my stepmom after a stroke although she did 3 months in rehab and got most movement back. When you were recuperating as a young woman, they didn't have all the velcro garments (many Fran aka Redondowriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10603407790426583209noreply@blogger.com