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By Mandy Crest, Health Guide Thursday, November 13, 2008
Sunday isn't meant for chores. Sensing the waning days of autumn at its finest, we decided to take a scenic drive. On a whim, we set off for Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia, where the water meets the mountains in a spectacular display of natural beauty.     Built in the 1700's, thi...
How My Husband Helps me with my MS: National Caregiver Month
11/14/08 1:47pm

Mandy:

Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos. I enjoyed seeing them and will have to learn how to post photos too. Seeing them is such a mood lifter.

And you are so right about how earlier generations had to deal with health issues. How hard it must have been for them! I can't imagine dealing without all the information I can get thru the internet and that's only been around for about a decade. Let alone easy access to good doctors, tests, medications -- and transportation to get me to them!

- Julie

Mandy Crest, Health Guide
11/14/08 3:05pm

Glad you enjoyed them -- the photos really don't do justice to the beauty of that area!

 

 

 

 

Lisa Emrich, Health Guide
11/15/08 10:35am

I too enjoyed the photos.  Very creative there, m'dear.

 

Just think of how many patients would have been thought to be hysterical.  A disease all made up in their head which could cause them to lose function and abilities, or to regain those abilities.  So bizarre really.

 

I've not yet visited Harper's Ferry.  It's on that massive list of things available in the area which I never seem to get to in my speeding life.  So much to do and experience!!

Mandy Crest, Health Guide
11/16/08 1:47pm

It's so easy to give in to MS and stay home -- I'm so glad we made the effort -- it was well worth it.

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By Mandy Crest, Health Guide— Last Modified: 12/18/10, First Published: 11/13/08