The other day, I walked into a room and stopped. Not because I needed something but because I couldn’t remember why I was there. Does this ever happen to you? Moments like that—those little lapses in memory—happen to everyone, but…
‘I didn’t set out to become a caregiver.’ Like a lot of people, I stepped into the role of a caregiver because it was needed. Because it was part of loving someone. Quite honestly, there wasn’t another option. My wife,…
Three inches is roughly the width of a standard smartphone. Not a big deal, right? Sure, three inches is somewhat insignificant, that is, until you start talking about surgery and a caregiving relationship. It. Is. Monumental. That’s the length of…
Today marks nine days since Dan’s hernia surgery. From my perspective, he is healing like a champ. Each day he is a little steadier, a little stronger, and a little more himself. His pain is easing and watching his body…
A personal essay on caregiving, marriage, and living with MS — exploring the quiet dance partners learn through trust, love and daily practice.
I’ve realized after 25+ years living with Multiple Sclerosis that some of the hardest battles are the ones no one sees. And Jennifer and I both understand the challenges of managing the invisible symptoms of MS: fatigue, numbness, balance problems,…
Multiple Sclerosis has taken a lot from me over the past 25 years. I mean, I could’ve let that be the end of the story when it slowly stole essential things like feeling in my fingers and toes. But instead,…
“We have no choice in how MS will affect our lives, but we do have the ability to stay in the game and play the cards we are dealt. Sure, this can involve some bluffing and making it look easier…
Last week, Bruce Springsteen released his epic collection of previously unreleased songs, “Tracks II.” Listening to these recordings reminded me of how much his music has supported me through my journey life with Multiple Sclerosis and as Jennifer’s primary caregiver.…
Kudos to Wartburg College for exemplifying the leadership and adaptive change it taught and instilled in me as a graduate student these past 20 months. I was among the eight students enrolled in the third cohort of its online MA…