Monthly Archives: October, 2013
An Attitude of Gratitude
Gratitude – we know this is a valuable attribute but it’s often easier said than done, don’t you think? Despite the unpredictability MS may bring or circumstances of every day life, I find it difficult sometimes to remain grateful and appreciative. When my feet hit the ground in the morning, I immediately know if my day …
Fatigue and the “To Do” List ~
We know that fatigue is one of the most common symptom for multiple sclerosis, occurring in nearly 80% of all MSers. I’ve learned to conserve my energy and value rest. I try to plan and pace my “to do” list, prioritizing and focusing on things that need to get done first. The biggest obstacle I …
Strengthen Your Resilience – Inspiration from David Rintell, Ed.D
Did you ever have a physician who made your day just by being themselves? I had the pleasure to work with one smart, caring and rather funny physician who truly impacted the lives of patients and families attending MS Educational Programs? Years later, I still fondly smile when thinking about his encouraging words and presentations. …
ECTRIMS 13′ Recap
As we head into the weekend, grab a cup of coffee and explore ECTRIMS 2013 recap: https://onlinelibrary.ectrims-congress.eu/ectrims You will need to register before exploring. WARNING…this may consume your weekend! 🙂 The ECTRIMS Online Library has conveniently archived the entire conference offering an opportunity to tap into areas that specifically interest you. Researchers and physicians from …
Smoothies…Making that Difference
One of my goals recently has been to eat healthier, make better choices. I thought I was making good choice for my daily diet, in reality, it was pretty bad. I recall visiting a local naturopathic where I proudly provided her with my food intake. Her response, “that’s atrocious!” I couldn’t believe it. What’s wrong …
What MS Cannot Do ~
I fondly remember talking to a patient following a MS Educational Program in Florida. We exchanged experiences, talked about our families and she shared this beautiful poem with me. I took this to every program I worked to share. Inspired by one special patient, I challenge myself to live my life to the fullest. …
Live a Life of No Regrets ~
Have you ever been in a situation, a time in your life, where you felt like everything was going wrong? Nothing was easy? The “why me” circumstances? Guilty right here! On Sunday, we had a powerful guest speaker at church that completely impacted our lives. As he shared his amazing story, our tears eventually turned …
Did You Know…Facts About MS
I find myself continually surfing the web researching as much as I can about MS. I ran across this post, Facts About MS, and wanted to share. Did you know the reported 400,000+ MSers in the United States was actually calculated in 1976? I knew that number seemed low considering anyone I talk to seems …
Simple Pleasures of Life ~ My BalanceWear Weighted Vest
My very own customized BalanceWear Weighted Vest has arrived. I can’t begin to describe how excited I am to begin my coordination and balance exercises provided by Jen, my PT. Our specific goals focus on improved balance and losing my cane. Now that’s what I’m talking about! While I know my balance and gait issues are …
SO I HAVE MS...now what? 
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