Talk to people about their Multiple Sclerosis symptoms, and many are quick to come forward with sensitivity to the heat. Jennifer and I get it. We also are weakened most times the temperature tops 80.3 degrees, give or take a few depending on weather wildcards like direct sunshine and hovering humidity. Summer heatwaves are so…… Continue Reading
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MS and camping at Coldwater in incredibly cold weather
The same thought crossed both of our minds shortly after midnight as we huddled together shivering under five blankets. “We won’t die from hypothermia if it only gets down to 34 degrees, will we?” Jennifer reassured herself that we had keys to the van, and we could just go home where it was warm, while…… Continue Reading
Virginia is for … conquering MS fears
It seems like we just got back from our epic trip to Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia to present at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Brian Mason Weekend Escape. Guess when you successfully tackle one of your biggest flying fears, the adrenaline rush takes its time leaving your system. Sure, we’ve taken direct flights countless…… Continue Reading
Taking MS back to school
Catching the “Back to School” spirit, Jennifer and I remember the excitement that came with each new year. Things like new clothes. An unopened box of 64 Crayola crayons, with the color sharpener in back. Promising yourself that this is the year you’re going to stay on top of your homework, get a good night…… Continue Reading
Judas Priest! How we won at the casino.
And to think we didn’t really want to go to the concert in the first place. Even though our friend Steve Jessmore texted us to see if we were interested in going, and Jennifer’s brother, Steve, also called to invite us, we weren’t sold initially. Not that we were anti-Judas Priest or Deep Purple. We…… Continue Reading
Boat breaks down barriers for wheelchairs on the water
We learned this past weekend that wheelchairs indeed can float on water. And with this, Jennifer hooked us all with her knack for fishing. For real. Thanks to the determination of our dear friend Pete, we experienced the ultimate in accessible adventures courtesy of Barrier-Free Boating. In his quest to find a place where Jennifer…… Continue Reading
My Sonny day
All I could think was, “Oh my God! I’m so low to the ground!” My wheelchair was nowhere in sight, but this was exactly where I had wanted to be for nearly three years. I finally was riding shotgun in Dan’s Buick Verano. Its shiny brown-metallic exterior had mocked me since he bought the car…… Continue Reading
Hand jive or jive hand?
I’m not going to lie. My right hand is shot. It wasn’t enough for Multiple Sclerosis to take away my legs’ ability to walk. Over the last few months, the disease has started to affect my dominant hand’s ability to open up and function. Imagine trying to pick up a fork with a closed fist.…… Continue Reading
Why Real Talk MS is THE real deal in MS podcasts
The massive amounts of Multiple Sclerosis information online can easily overwhelm anybody looking for the latest MS news. Each day, there are TONS of new MS data, facts and resources reported—everything from cutting-edge clinical trials to research trends, treatment options, advocacy opportunities, inspirational stories and more. So much important stuff, and we count our blessings…… Continue Reading
PT students chalk up success with MS community
Color us blessed. Sure, Dan and I both have Multiple Sclerosis, but we also have an amazing group of future physical therapists supporting our fight against this frustrating chronic illness. On Saturday, April 21, the Physical Therapy Student Organization at Central Michigan University will host its annual Stomp Out MS Walk/Run with Color. All proceeds…… Continue Reading