By now you may have read a news article or two focused on the relationship between obesity and Multiple Sclerosis. Articles with ominous headlines like: “New Study Provides More Evidence That Obesity Increases Risk for Developing MS” “Obesity Epidemic May Contribute To Multiple Sclerosis; Increases Risk By 40%.” Articles like these show the growing body…… Continue Reading
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Category Archives: Multiple Sclerosis
An MS caregiving story in pictures
It’s always humbling when people want to know more about us and about our shared battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Jennifer and I comment that our life together and serving as each other’s caregiver is an open book, and we’re willing to answer pretty much any question. Leave it to a Central Michigan University student to make…… Continue Reading
MS and accessorizing for good
It’s interesting how lines from movies have permanently worked their way into regular conversations between Dan and me. For example, trips to sporting event concession stands often trigger one of us to quote Spalding Smails from the golf classic Caddyshack, “I want a hamburger. No, cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake.…… Continue Reading
Finding support through Healthline’s MS Buddy
You seldom hear people say that they are jealous of a person with Multiple Sclerosis. After all, it is a wicked strong disease of the central nervous system that has the potential to lead to disability. Interestingly, Dan and I hear that quite often. Maybe not from the general public, but members of our MS…… Continue Reading
Discovering power in MS advocacy
Multiple Sclerosis possesses weapons that should make Dan and me feel powerless. Striking us with extreme fatigue. Weakening our limbs with constant numbness. Robbing me of my ability to walk. Powerless. But that’s not how we’ve rolled, both literally and figuratively, in our 10 years of marriage. Dan and I have lived to redefine what…… Continue Reading
Congrats to Laith Al-Saadi on The Voice!
If you aren’t yet watching The Voice this season, we encourage you to start. Now. Catch the progress of one of the most talented musicians we know, Laith Al-Saadi, who auditioned and was picked to compete on Team Adam! One of the first essays we ever posted on our blog was written about the night we met Laith…… Continue Reading
Get involved with MS around the UK
My brain froze when the interviewer asked Jennifer and me the simplest of questions: What is your favorite Beatles song? Wait. What? What is my favorite Beatles song, I quickly thought. Is it Penny Lane? No, that’s too cheesy. Here Comes the Sun? Equally as cheesy. Come on, Dan! Think! Think! Of course it’s While…… Continue Reading
Whether to go, weather we’ll stay
My initial thought when the National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch was that it was much ado about nothing. The posted watch predicted everything shy of hellfire and brimstone the very day Jennifer and I were set to traverse three hours to Ford Field in Detroit and watch our beloved CMU Chippewas battle…… Continue Reading
MS lessons learned on unwanted anniversary
When a child turns 18, that child is an adult, right? On his or her own. That’s the deal. Independence at eighteen. November 14, 2015, marked my 18 years. Time for my freedom. That’s how it’s supposed to be. Only one small thing: Freedom is not on my horizon. Even though I’m fully willing to…… Continue Reading
New York inspires new beginnings
So this is how it starts. Interesting how Dan and my recent trip to New York City is helping us reclaim our health. We were in the Big Apple presenting as part of a patient panel during the national Advertising Week XII conference. The title of our discussion asked, “Are you really putting your customers…… Continue Reading