Stories from My Past
As much as it’s the Thanksgiving season, I was thinking about the impact Multiple Sclerosis has had on our lives
I attended a webinar today called “Grief: What Helps When It Hurts” by the Hospice Foundation of America. I was
Having turned fifty-seven this week; Hope of retirement in eight years seems bleak. Thinking of losing my income somehow; Is
Being a caregiver is difficult. It’s a lot of hard work; it’s emotionally trying; it’s downright exhausting…but also very rewarding.
For the past year, I have excitedly looked forward to this year’s beach vacation. I have dreamed about how awesome
Before I start this blog, I want to write a disclaimer: I’m very tired and having difficulty this week, so
We had a great fortune this year to rent a beach house for our summer vacation that included a handicap-accessible
Of all the caregiving responsibilities I do daily, the one I think is most important is inspecting and caring for
Always be Prepared. That was the Scout motto when I was a kid, and I’ve taken it to heart for
With much excitement but a little trepidation, Lynn and I returned to church last Sunday. We had not been able
Occasionally, I get an email from someone who is a new caregiver asking for advice on how to adjust to
People have different ways of relieving stress and frustration, and as Lynn’s condition progressed from independence to total dependency, I