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
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Category Archives: Motivation
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
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
Because 60% of your body can’t be ignored
Water, water everywhere, but no respect it gets. We mean, when’s the last time you said to a friend, “We should get together for a water sometime.” Even though it’s the foundation of our human bodies, water often takes the social beverage backseat to the likes of coffee, wine and beer. But we’re moving H2O…… Continue Reading
Picture our MS caregiving life
If we told you this essay about caregiving and Multiple Sclerosis was 21,000 words, would you read it? Are you scared by the number of words it takes to describe our day’s worth of events? Fear not. You can power through this one in less than seven minutes. We promise. It has been said that…… 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