I think my mom and dad will be surprised to hear that a gift they gave me more than two decades ago is something Jennifer and I turn to often in dealing with the daily realities of multiple sclerosis. I’m surprised myself. After all, when you get confirmed in the Lutheran church, it’s expected that…… Continue Reading
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Category Archives: Multiple Sclerosis
Our anniversary … Me and my mistress in Chicago
As I’m closing in on 10 years since I first learned that I most likely had MS, here’s a previous reflection about a rendezvous I had with my “mistress” on our anniversary … As we stroll down Chicago’s Christmas-decked Michigan Avenue, you squeeze my hand and remind me that this day is our second anniversary.…… Continue Reading
Odds and ends
We were toying with the idea of posting a blog that ties up some loose ends, and inspired by the recent post on Brain Cheese, here are some of the things we’ve been meaning to tell you: Bruce didn’t play “For You.” Despite our valiant efforts from the not-so-cheap seats, Springsteen didn’t see our sign…… Continue Reading
Were they really talking about us?
After presenting eight of the 10 awards, Matt “Mojo” Lersch paused to ask officials for direction before moving onto the ninth. The master of ceremonies at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter’s 2009 Annual Meeting and Celebration of Volunteers and Top Fundraisers in Livonia showed the crowd of nearly 200 people the specific directions…… Continue Reading
35
Well, I guess it’s time to face it. This Friday, November 6 is my 35th birthday. And yes, I am freaking out about it. I’m not exactly sure why, after all it’s just a number. But 35 is just a bigger number than I care (or are prepared) to be. Maybe it’s because this birthday…… Continue Reading
Blessings counted … even in the bathroom
It was early in the morning and I was ready to leave for work. A travel mug full of black coffee in my left hand; car keys in my right. Jennifer rolled down the hallway and asked, “Hey, Dan? Would you have time to help me go to the bathroom one more time before you…… Continue Reading
River Royalty
It was a long ride to Buckley’s Mountainside Canoe. While I was excited about floating the river, all that kept coming to mind were the “what if” questions: “What if I can’t get in the river?” “What if I have to go to the bathroom?” “What if I get stuck on a rock?” “What if…… Continue Reading
Where we've been and where we're going to be
OK, so it’s been several weeks since we’ve checked in with you. Hmmm… Let’s see. Guess we’ve been busy: • Settling into a routine with our CMU graduate class, “The Legal Search for Social Justice” • Volunteering at our church – Immanuel Lutheran Church – with Jennifer serving as a Vacation Bible School teacher and…… Continue Reading
I'll show you mine if you show me yours
Many thanks to everyone for your kind words of encouragement in the weeks leading up to and following my 8K at the Crim Festival of Races! After sharing my race experiences with you, one of the comments posted by fellow blogger Patrick Leer of Caregivingly Yours got me thinking. He asked, “OK so what was…… Continue Reading
BREAKING NEWS: Dan & Jennifer on Acorda Therapeutics "I Walk Because" Web site
After winning Acorda Therapeutics’ national contest in search of people to tell stories of their lives with MS, a series of five podcasts featuring Dan and Jennifer are live on the “I Walk Because” Web site today: iwalkbecause.org/podcasts. Dan and Jennifer will be checking in later with more details, but please watch these amazing videos…… Continue Reading