Steve,
Sad you are going through so much. I hope recovery goes as smooth as possible and you will start composing beautiful songs soon.
I do like that: "I understand my limitations, but refuse to be defined by a stroke."
Wishing you well.

Misha.

P.S. This is not a "normal" year by any means. My wife's good friend had a stroke last week... she is in her mid 30s. She is out of the hospital and recovering.