Social Whirl

One of the things my therapists worked with me on in California was reestablishing and active social life. Before my last accident, I was busy and involved and led a very interactive life as well as worked 60+ hours a week. I loved it.

Nothing turns one off to social interaction like not knowing what's going on. Short term memory problems and my hearing impairment combine to derail my interpersonal trains. early on. Something like that is embarrassing not only for me but for people around me who cannot underatand that I can be brilliant one minute and not know where I live the next.

God has responded to my prayers and willingness to step out in faith. I was at a meeting last night, a Red hats pool party today and a Bible Study tonight. I was too disinhibited at the meeting (not uncommon with brain injured folks) and spoke too loudly and too often yet never really got said what I wanted to get across... but there will be other chances... or there won't. God is at the helm and will tend to the outcome. My job is to trust Him amd place myself completerly in His hands. How freeing that is!

Feeling more connected with our new church family is also a big thing. I love the children of God, but I need to make a affot to go to functions where I don't know others and often must attent alone due to Richard's work. Before my brain injury that was never a problem. I assimilated quickly and loved every minute of it.

Yhen there is teh problem of fatigue. I usually cannot got yo more than onne public function in a dahy. Today, I did three! I made it through all without "flooding," getting lost in a conversation, or having to leave to take a nap. I feel pretty accom,plished about all that and will push the envelope harder. God is indeed GOOD!