Not everything is bad about living with a chronic illness. There. I said it. Don’t get me wrong. It sucks that I have Multiple Sclerosis, and it will continue to create unwanted challenges for the rest of my life. But…
It has been three weeks, and I still am angry with Bruce Springsteen. And while I am angry at my husband’s most favorite musician, I’m also filled with gratitude and cannot thank Mr. Springsteen enough. On Sunday, April 20, Dan…
“Live each day to its fullest instead of sitting back and waiting in fear of a storm that may never come.” I blame and credit MS for my overly cautious, expect-the-worst mentality. Such a curse yet such a blessing, even…
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…
Evolution Fitness is putting its own spin on the term “Bike MS.” The Mt. Pleasant-based gym is hosting its annual Evolution Fitness Bike-a-Thon for MS from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, to raise money for the National Multiple…
“Let that sink in; I wasn’t even a year old, and I lost all the vision in my right eye.” I imagine it was a totally traumatic event for my family when the accident that took my sight happened, but…
I have the best memories of growing up and playing at Brooke and Heidi’s house. They are sisters who grew up in the same Swartz Creek neighborhood as me, and there was nothing better than walking down our street to…
MS advocate, author, Multiple Sclerosis Podcast host Welcome to “7 Questions with A Couple,” a series that includes quick conversations with a variety of experts and influencers from throughout the Multiple Sclerosis community. We are humbled to share with you…
“… how can I encourage inclusion if I am content with sitting silently on the sidelines. Ending exclusion starts with asking a simple question: ‘What about me?’” – Jennifer Digmann I’ve been thinking a lot about inclusion lately. Or, if…
Without knowing me, Target sees me. Me, and the estimated 3.3 million people in the United States who have a disability and need to use a wheelchair. Dan and I were on a recent shopping trip to this iconic mega-merchandise retailer…