Taking the Long Way Home

Taking the Long Way Home

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Something has weighed me down for a long time.  The funny thing about issues that weigh us down is that we can tell ourselves carrying that burden isn’t that bad. We eventually get used to feeling weighed down and even feel like something’s missing if it’s gone.  I...
Good Days and Bad Days

Good Days and Bad Days

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.. When I was first diagnosed with MS, a friend of mine bought me a journal to help me process everything. One side of the journal had a happy baby face with the title “Good Days,” and the other side had a crying baby face with the title “Bad Days.” I loved my kind,...
A Letter to My Past Self, on the Day of My MS Diagnosis

A Letter to My Past Self, on the Day of My MS Diagnosis

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Hey girl, I know you’re scared. I know you feel pushed around by everyone telling you that your life has to change immediately. You’re angry at them for telling you everything you thought was ok yesterday is no longer ok today. As if suddenly they know you better than...
Life: Under New Management

Life: Under New Management

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I needed a mindset upgrade before I could reach the next level.  My husband and I had the best waitress the other night. She was exactly what you want in a server – accommodating, generous, and personable. I said, “I bet the new management at this hotel is...