How is it the middle of April already?
It seems like I was just complaining to Dan about March being the longest month ever and how I was so tired of cold weather. Now, the temperatures finally are getting warmer and our neighbors’ daffodils are popping up from the green grass.
Oh what a difference a bit more than a month makes.
To be precise, it has been 47 days since we last posted and those 7 weeks sure have kept us active and consumed by all sorts of MS activity. Here’s a look at some of the highlights.
PPC in DC
Dan, my caregiver, Jen, and I travelled to Washington, D.C., for the National MS Society’s Public Policy Conference at the beginning of March. The three of us rallied and advocated with nearly 200 other MS Activists from all over the U.S., focusing our collective efforts on advocating for MS research funding and prioritizing access to telehealth.
The wheel deal to out-pedal MS
We barely were home from D.C. for 48 hours before heading over to Evolution Fitness to show our support for its Bike-a-Thon for MS. The event had fantastic community support and raised around $1,650.00 benefitting the National MS Society.
Taking care of Teddy The Big Red Dog
We also sandwiched in a great visit with our neurologist in mid-March (yes, this visit was the first time Dan and I saw our neurologist in-person since the COVID pandemic began back in 2020) before we had quality dog watching time with Teddy, my brother Steve’s dog, at month’s end. I mention this largely because you need to see a photo of this beautiful dog plus his Easter photo shoot. Of course, we celebrated Easter too.
My moment as a model in motion
At the beginning of April, I once again had the opportunity to roll down the runway as an accessible model in Central Michigan University’s Threads Fashion Show, Masterpiece in Motion.
What a wonderful experience! I had a beautiful custom-made garment, and my disability did not keep me from strutting my stuff. Thanks to my designer, Lauren Fulk, for creating such a lovely look, and if you ever are feeling a little less than, I suggest putting on some lipstick and a sassy outfit. Makes you feel unstoppable!! To see a snippet of me on the runway, check out this link on our YouTube channel.
After these aforementioned 46 days, it’s no surprise I need to stop for a moment and catch my breath. But in true Digmann form, no stopping.
What’s next? Columbus, Ohio, and Springsteen 😉