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Today these two words were used a lot:

[ˈstəbərn]

stubborn

ADJECTIVE

1. having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so: 

   "he accused her of being a silly, stubborn old woman"

   synonyms: obstinate · 

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   antonyms: compliant

   • difficult to move, remove, or cure: 
     "the removal of stubborn screws"
     synonyms: indelible · 
     
     
     in·de·pend·ent

     [ˌindəˈpendənt]

     ADJECTIVE

     1. free from outside control; not depending on another's authority: 

        "the study is totally independent of central government"

        synonyms: freethinking · free · 

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     2. not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence: 

        "I wanted to remain independent in old age"

        synonyms: self-sufficient · 

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        I really do understand the desire to be independent. I also understand the even stronger desire to stay out of the hospital, once released. 

        
        

        Mom tried doing things several times she was told not to do, by her physical therapist, during her home visit. I feel like I'm tattling :)

        It does make me nervous that she tries to walk the stairs alone. If you have seen our house, you'd understand!

        
        

        She will need someone home with her most of the day. I can leave to get Julia at school but mom has to agree to sit tight, while I'm gone. God help us all!

        She got a chance to pet lucky, cuddle with Daniel and greet Julia's fish. 

        
        

        Please continue to pray for a full recovery. She's about 80% there!