Thursday, August 14, 2014

Montel Williams - NO EXCUSES - 14th Anniversary of MS diagnosis



We live in a region where, this time of year, it is 90-105 degrees (F) during the day.  So, we must venture on our 1-2 mile walks in the middle of the night or wee hours of the morning.  Yet, we make it happen.  Great thing about that is that our little town is peaceful and safe during that time; plus, if a foot starts dropping and I begin shuffling, there's no one around to ponder about it or feel sorry for me.  (chuckle)  Thank you, Mr. Williams, for inspiring us to get out there and move...to live life abundantly!

Sunday, July 20, 2014

"I know someone with MS, and they're doing fine!"

http://www.momentummagazineonline.com/man-steel-heroes-ms/

"It's been my observation that many people who have MS are like him -- tough as nails.  In fact, they manage to function so well that others don't have any idea what they are going through.  I can't count the number of times that people have said to me, upon learning that my husband has MS, 'My aunt/uncle/friend/cousin/acquaintance has that, and is doing fine.'  Or, 'Isn't it great that they have all kinds of new medicine for that now?'..."  [click link above to read more]