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
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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
Put yourself at the top of your list
It often seems that life can’t get any busier. Then it proves you wrong. When dealing with everything, from the daily routines of work to shopping, paying bills and taking care of household chores, how can you fit in any fun time with family and friends and concentrate on your self-care? Maximizing your productivity and…… 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
Your self-care challenge for a new sort of spring cleaning
No matter what the weather is like outside, the calendar made it official on March 20. Spring has sprung. It’s time to do some spring cleaning! You know the routine: Open up the house and clean out the clutter. Do some redecorating. Start a home improvement project. But why stop with your home and physical…… Continue Reading
#ProgressiveMSDay
Dan and I knew something epic was brewing when a big white moving-van-type truck pulled up to our house around 7:45 a.m. A man got out of the truck and walked toward our house. Dan greeted him at the garage door. “Are the home owner?” he asked Dan, who confirmed his role with a quick…… Continue Reading
Music soothes our MS beast
We’ve made no secrets here about how much we LOVE music! From concerts with Train and O.A.R. to musicals like Wicked and movies like Xanadu (that’s right: Xanadu!), music is fundamental to who we are. And what we enjoy. And how we cope. If you’re living with Multiple Sclerosis or another chronic illness, or, heck,…… Continue Reading
Houston teen knows the art of MS fundraising
Helping other people is so much more to Maria Zapata than simply checking a box and saying, “I helped the community.” No, for this high school senior in Houston, Texas, improving the lives of her neighbors is a thing of beauty. And Maria’s neighborhood isn’t limited to state lines. Jennifer and I quickly learned this…… Continue Reading
Your challenge: Don’t save it for the seventh inning
This week’s self-care challenge for you is a bit of a stretch. That’s it. Stretch. Stretch regularly and stretch with purpose. It doesn’t even have to be part of warming up or cooling down from an exercise routine. Stretching has countless health benefits all by itself — from improving flexibility to increasing your energy and…… Continue Reading
Our challenge: Take a nap or give it a rest
Have you been participating in Dan and my self-care challenges these past three weeks? Did you download the Health Storylines app or visit healthstorylines.com to set up your free account? It’s a pretty valuable and easy-to-use wellness tool. Really, we wouldn’t steer you wrong 🙂 And for this fourth week of our self-care challenge, we…… Continue Reading