Max limit to stats?
 

It seem there is a maximum limit to stats within the system (correct me if I am wrong). I have a GM that likes to push beyond limits. After a recent roleplaying session where he "changed" my character, I find myself unable to cleanly modify my character to a 26 strength (at level 16) without resorting to the "ugly" method of using "permanent" modifiers (results in a "/" on the character sheet).

Is this intended? Is there anyway easy way to modify the base parameters to avoid this limitation?