There's nothing quite so satisfying as a happy marriage, but MS and marriage can be a volatile combination. MS is, by nature, extremely unpredictable, not only when looking toward the future, but on a day-to-day basis. It places enormous strains on family life and completely obliterates any sense of normalcy. Both the patient/spouse and the... Read more
Sometimes I think there is not a single thing in my life that doesn’t somehow relate to multiple sclerosis. I just bought a new bra and I’m so pleased with the comfort and fit! Where was I when they came up with these half-sizes? I’m pretty sure that Jake questioned my sanity when I proclaimed my delight at the new bra for the... Read more
The economic and political news we are witness to lately is disheartening on so many levels.The political mudslinging is ugly and serves only to distract attention from the real issues facing our country. The economic downturn has us deeply concerned about the huge losses to retirement accounts, plummeting home values, and inflation eating away at... Read more
I am an optimist. I always hope for the best outcome. When things don’t turn out right, I try to find some good in it. Barring that, I usually can find a lesson in there somewhere, or at least make peace with the situation.On the other hand, I don’t live life with my head in the sand, especially when it comes to multiple sclerosis, and... Read more
Jake and I understand multiple sclerosis and just how little control we have over this disease. We know it in our hearts and minds. We’ve talked about it and we’ve written about it. Intellectually speaking, we get it.That doesn’t stop MS from occasionally playing mind games in our house. Even as we speak the words, we know how... Read more
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