I bet many of you are wondering how I am doing now and what really happened when I first went into surgery on September 6th, 2018. It wasn’t one thing that caused so many complications. It was a small snowball that started rolling downhill and when it gained momentum, became a huge disaster. If you need a […]
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How do you take your Schnitzel?
My mom was on her daughter duty for the second time… bless her heart. It was difficult not to feel like a burden. My last post, “Just when I was thinking things were looking up” detailed how I was at home with my health care team overseeing my physical needs and trying to keep me […]
There’s Always Plan B
I wasn’t going to write this blog post. I try to stay positive and didn’t want to bring anyone down, but part of the reason I blog is to share my personal experiences. Good or bad. Therefore I am sitting at my desk and typing this post for all of you. I felt so much […]
I Need Your Help
I will admit that I have trouble asking for help. I know that I have encouraged my readers to ask for support when they need it, but truthfully it’s been a challenge for me. I know… say it isn’t so. I recently wrote a blog post “When Parkinson’s isn’t the priority” where I explain that […]
A Week of Parkinson’s
We have all been there before…. asking the question, “what can I do to improve my Parkinson’s symptoms?” I sit in a therapy session with patients as they describe their loss of balance, memory, movement, speech, and their connection with life in general. I always have the same answers such as, “Have you tried that new […]
Mother’s Day with Parkinson’s
What is Mother’s Day? I believe it’s a chance for us to celebrate and reflect on the incredible mom’s out there. I wanted to share stories of three remarkable women who have found the strength and determination to overcome the challenges of motherhood with Parkinson’s disease. Melonie Larsen’s Story “Something I found challenging being a […]
Bakken Invitation Honoree Alumni
After surviving the ballistic missile threat in Hawaii, which I described, in my last blog post, I was ready to enjoy the experience of being a Bakken Invitation Honoree Alumni. Time for a field trip! Which I thought was perfect way to remind us that (even though we thought that we were going to die […]
Love Me, Love Me Not
There is a man who has been diagnosed for Parkinson’s disease for many years. He has learned how to manage his symptoms to the best of his ability and exercised daily. Although he lives alone in an assisted living home, he prides himself on remaining independent and still has a full-time job that he does […]
10 Things I Love About Turning 40
Yes, it is true. Today is my birthday and I am turning 40… woot woot! I know what you’re thinking, “I can’t believe she is going to be 40. Her skin is flawless. She is freakishly smart, witty, fashionable, flat-out adorable, courageous and her hair always looks like she just walked out of a salon.” […]
Dreaming about Parkinson’s
It was a bright sunny day as I pull up to the curb of a grassy park. The sky was bright blue with an occasional fluffy cloud leisurely drifting by. I feel the warmth of the sun beaming down on my face as I slowly get out of my car. I pull a yoga mat, […]