The Joy Nestled Beside MeMy parents' visits begin with a "Hi Di!" and a kiss and then we delve into chatter about this and that, and my sisters are pretty much the same. My... By Dianne ScottBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
Mother's Day Reflections: What Made Me a Mom With MSI know what made me a daughter. The Heavens sent me to be birthed into the world through parents that never faltered in providing an abundance of love, shelter, nurturing... By Dianne ScottBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Those Times When MS Is Not Just There, but 'There'You already know you have MS. I mean, it's always hovering about and there's just no way out or around it. There are times, however, it's as if MS really... By Dianne ScottBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Diagnosis MS: My Past, Present and FutureSince March was MS Awareness Month, I thought I might reflect and ponder on my nearly 15-year journey with MS - where I began, where I am, and where I... By Dianne ScottBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Messaging With a Friend Ushers In MS Awareness Month - And My RealityEach Monday, I enjoy starting my day by texting good morning greetings and well wishes to friends and family. The intent is to hopefully brighten the recipient's day and begin... By Dianne ScottBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Not 'Getting It' Turns FatalThe very day I was diagnosed with MS, I received a script for a cane. Several years later, I began using a walker in addition to - and then in lieu... By Dianne ScottBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Bit of an MS VentI've read articles that talk about what people should not say to someone with multiple sclerosis. I always agree. I also understand they may not mean it, or even recognize... By Dianne ScottBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
The Villainous MSBeing a victim of theft can make you feel worried, sad, frustrated, scared, or angry. Years ago, I hosted a birthday party at my home for a close friend. The... By Dianne ScottBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Tips for a Happy New MS ’22 YearIt's another new year and if you're like me, you're an optimist and are looking forward to all of the wondrous things that are possibly lying ahead such as breakthroughs... By Dianne ScottBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Bit of Empathy Goes a Long WaySometimes multiple sclerosis makes me numb. At times, I can't feel parts of my body like my feet, legs, hands, and arms. Yet, there are times that I feel too... By Dianne ScottBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Seasons Greetings, MS: Blessed to Enjoy Another HolidayThere are some people that are just 'over' the holidays. The pandemic and its risks in addition to the recent surges and variants, emotional unrest relative to whether or not... By Dianne ScottBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Checking Out (With My MS) SeizuresI'm aware enough to know that I've been "here" before. "The" concerned look(s) focused on me, the headache, extreme tiredness, and feeling confused are all too familiar. It feels as... By Dianne ScottBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Let The Names Upon My MS Journey BeginWhen I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, my world, as I had known it for 37 years, suddenly changed. Now, there was an actual reason for my fatigue, physical weakness... By Dianne ScottBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Asking Myself The Hard QuestionsMS is so unpredictable. This chronic disease often presents mysteries that are quite unsolicited, such as, how I will feel on any given morning. I can retire to bed feeling... By Dianne ScottBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
My Journey with My New Assisted 'Friends'It was a hot day in July 2007 when I sat registered, signed in, and anxiously awaiting my turn in the spacious, bright lobby of a local neurology office. This... By Dianne ScottBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
This New Different School Year Reminds Me Of My New & Different NormalWe just started yet another brand new and different school year with new and different elements our youth now face due to the pandemic. For example, students greeting one another... By Dianne ScottBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Taking A Break From MS With CocomelonMy daughter recently became the Godmother of an adorable 1-year-old. Suddenly, I was reintroduced to the world of sippy cups, diapers, busy fingers, wandering little feet - and introduced to... By Dianne ScottBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Shaking in a New SymptomYou might remember Mariah Carey's song about moving on from a failed relationship. She soulfully sang that she was striving to "Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it off..." And there... By Dianne ScottBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Out and About in Spite of MSBeing primarily homebound is not what I signed up for. Getting out, for me, can definitely be tiring and requires quite the effort. When I was no longer able to... By Dianne ScottBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
The Pros, Cons, and Search of a (New) Home Health AideIt's been 14 years and multiple sclerosis has impinged my life and not in the best of ways. The loss of fine and gross motor skills and fatigue has significantly... By Dianne ScottBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments