Sunday, May 26, 2013

Vicki's Posts

Make a Difference for the Future of MS

There are many ways people touched by MS can make a difference.My hero Sylvia Lawry made a difference when her brother had MS and she took out a newspaper ad to see if anyone had found a cure. After many responses she found no cure, but she did find many people touched by MS who felt helpless she did. As a result she started an association to give... Read moreChevron

Even with MS, Do Not Take Small Things for Granted: Question of the Week

What do you take for granted? In May, my question of the week was What are you grateful for? Michael B. Gerber said, “The opposite of gratitude is taking things for granted. So let’s make that the next question. What did we take for granted today?” Michael, this one is for you.Michael suggested “Paved roads, elbows and... Read moreChevron

Taking a Break from MS: Having Fun

What do you do for fun? Everyone needs a break sometimes. And for every person, fun may come in a different form.What is fun for you?Do you watch TV, play games, or go out to dinner? Do you have a hobby, or would you like to try a new one? What about a trip to the spa, a massage or a new hairdo?If you are an animal lover, do you go horseback... Read moreChevron

Trigeminal Neuralgia, MS and Me

I was brushing my teeth one morning with my electric toothbrush, just as I did every morning for years, and my life changed forever.  Suddenly there was a shock in my mouth, as if there was a lightning storm on my teeth. I immediately dropped my toothbrush, but it did not stop. Tears were streaming down my face because of the most intense... Read moreChevron

Celebrities with Multiple Sclerosis: Neil Cavuto

Neil Cavuto is my MS hero. He lives with MS the way it should be done - with gusto. When asked for advice for other MSers, Neil Cavuto says, “All I can do is live my life to the fullest, and assure them they can too.”* It wasn’t always that way. When he was first diagnosed with MS, he didn’t believe it was true. It had been... Read moreChevron