It wasn’t supposed to come to this: Me, asking for a workplace accommodation because of my Multiple Sclerosis. I was invincible for more than 17 years as the assistant director of publications at Central Michigan University. I even had an office on the second floor and never once flinched at repeatedly climbing two flights of…… Continue Reading
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Category Archives: Multiple Sclerosis
Connecting MS to spring training
When I met Dan on September 28, 2002, I remember thinking that he was cute, charming and easy to talk to. He also had strong faith and understood the realities of life with Multiple Sclerosis. As my mom and I drove home from the Finding Your Buried Treasure program where we met earlier that day,…… Continue Reading
Our virtual tour for MS Awareness Month ’17
March officially is MS Awareness Month! We’ve been pushing things out online and in-person to ensure our circles of friends get all the facts, perspectives and experiences to increase their understanding of this chronic progressive disease of the central nervous system. See how we effortlessly worked that fact about MS into our written conversation with…… Continue Reading
Blessings & Baton Rouge: MS On the Move Luncheon
On a typical Sunday, I often extend my right hand asking, “How are you this morning, Chris?” And her usual response is a heartfelt, “Blessed.” That frequent exchange at church is quick, and so powerful. Just that one word: blessed. Dan and I often have discussed the concept of being blessed. Since we both are…… Continue Reading
MS resilience in and beyond the Super Bowl
My dad always has told me that, “If you want to hoot with the owls at night, you better be able to soar with the eagles at dawn.” And after a late night hooting for the New England Patriots stunning comeback win in Super Bowl LI, I am trying to soar this morning. Slowly, I…… Continue Reading
It’s just a cold, right?
It’s 40 degrees and raining on Monday. Then you wake up to sunshine and a crisp 18 degrees on Tuesday … just in time for 32 degrees and six inches of snow by the weekend. No wonder sniffles, sneezes and tissues take over our lives throughout the winter months. We’ve all been there, right? But…… Continue Reading
Realize your awesomeness in 2017
Happy New Year! Um, yes true, it was new a few weeks ago, but nevertheless, all the best to you in 2017! May this year bring you happiness, joy and good health. These good wishes remind me of a New Year conversation Dan and I recently had. We were discussing our resolutions and he asked,…… Continue Reading
Odds and Ends
Merriam‑Webster defines “odds and ends” as, “miscellaneous articles or remnants.” This is a perfect title to capture all of the assorted bits I want to share on this chilly fall morning. First and foremost, Dan and I thank each and every one of you who shared kind thoughts and words consoling us after Cooper’s sudden…… Continue Reading
Goodbye, Sprout
I don’t want to write this today. Heck, Dan and I really haven’t felt much like writing period. Maybe our not writing is due to the gloomy fall weather outside. Perhaps its Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Yes, maybe that is it. Seasons changing. Knowing that another cold, snowy Michigan winter is right around the corner.…… Continue Reading
But I want to play too
Throughout the summers, Dan makes the most of a gift I got him when he received his master’s degree from Central Michigan University: An officially licensed CMU cornhole game, complete with maroon and gold bean bags. Friends and family come over to cook out, hang out and chill out, and inevitably they find themselves lining…… Continue Reading