What's In Your Toolbox?Born into a family with a mechanically inclined father, I learned early on about tools. They were necessary to fix what might be the malfunction of a vehicle, an appliance...reactions3comments
The Yin and Yang of MS: Love and HateOne day, while feeling especially reflective and pondering over the plethora of aspects that living with Multiple Sclerosis brings, I wondered how much of a challenge it’d be to ascertain...reactions10comments
MS Brought Me Home Instead of...“This is not a great way to start the new year.” This text was the cold response received after advising my employer I’d be unable to return after the Christmas...reactions40comments
David and GoliathA biblical story that I learned as I grew up was the story of David and Goliath. In this story, the Philistine and Israelites were going to war. Everyday, Goliath...reactions2comments
Mothering In Spite OfTen years prior, I was Mommy to Justin - a relatively quiet, mild mannered little boy. Ten years later, I became Mommy to Jessica - an incredibly feisty, sassy, take-over-the-world little...reactions6comments
Don't Take Life For GrantedDo you remember a time when you awakened from a late afternoon nap and it was dusk? You needed to close the blinds, but it hit you suddenly that not...reactions10comments
X’s and O’sWhether it's... Dinner rolls and stuffing, it’s still bread; Forks and spoons it's still cutlery; Motrin and Aleve they’re still pain relievers; An apartment and a house, they are still...reactions7comments
I Don't Want Baby HandsOne of the many adorable things that my daughter did as an infant was to keep her pudgy little hands balled in tight little fists. I remember having to pry...reactions12comments
Phenomenal PackageIt's important to me that with the limitations and woes of MS, my self esteem and confidence doesn't falter. I wrote this piece as a reminder to myself that I...reactions4comments
Dancing With MSI love to indulge in a good celebration - especially birthdays. I’m much like my Aunt Edna who also enjoys celebrating her special day in true party fashion. One of...reactions6comments
Where Do I Go From Here?Fantasy Island. One of my favorite childhood shows. Mr. Rourke and his assistant 'Tattoo' would welcome guests who wanted to live out a personal fantasy such as, but not limited...reactions5comments
Telling My StoryMy Story Just like any other morning, the purposefully intrusive alarm blared and awakened me from my deep slumber to begin the day. As usual, the bathroom beckoned me incessantly...reactions5comments
The Hippo Is Eating FoodSometime in the early 80's, one of my younger sisters went with our mother to the grocery store. When they returned, said sister had a brand new pack of Bubblicious...reactions2comments
Unsolicited AdviceI was diagnosed with MS in 2007. It was around this time that a crop of MS experts was born. One day, as I struggled along going into work with...reactions13comments
The YuckageThough a positive attitude is best in most, if not all matters, unfortunately, I'm constantly reminded of the cons of living with MS. I refer to those cons as the...reactions1comment
