Small Victories

I have been very impatient with therapy. To me it seems like I should be able to do so much more than I can right now. I see people who are elderly and fragile doing things that seem like they are impossible for me. But I have noticed the small victories, the ones that do not seem to count but that add up to massive success. Often these small victories are more important and worthy of celebration than the one huge success. I have been here 10 days and have noticed many small victories that I choose to celebrate.
* Being able to get dressed almost completely by myself (everything but the bra and shoes)
* Being able to stand with the assistance of one person and a walker
* Increasing the foods I can swallow
*Being able to start to take "steps" with help
* Being able to pick up a beanbag with my hand
*Improved balance while sitting
* With a railing and one person assisting I can get into and out of bed
* I have found tricks to allow me to position myself in bed and move independently when lying down
* Brushing my own teeth, washing my own face, putting on deodorant, and brushing hair
* Kicking a slowly rolling ball with my bad leg (not soccer star style, but my foot hits the ball)
* Being able to independently eat with adaptations (food cut small, special plate/"scoop dish")