The weighing is the hardest part
When is the last time you weighed yourself? How did you do it? For most people, it’s a matter of stepping on a scale and looking at the number. But for Jennifer, who no longer can stand on her own,…
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Promising potential of precision medicine in MS care
There is exciting research happening at the University of Pennsylvania addressing ways to slow Multiple Sclerosis progression through precision medicine. Dan and I had the opportunity last month to interact with a lead researcher on this project. We, along with…
MS, PT and moving forward one punch and one high step at a time
Each of our podcasts opens and closes with the same responsive phrase: Dan: “We’re A Couple Takes on MS. I’m walking.” Jennifer: “And I’m rolling.” Dan: “But together, we’re moving forward.” One of the ways we keep moving forward together…
Amelia’s take on our Multiple Sclerosis
Jennifer and I have shared personal stories about our life with Multiple Sclerosis for more than 20 years. They’re what we know. But it’s always humbling when other people connect with us because they want to know more about our…
Our challenge of Multiple Sclerosis and multitasking
Multitasking is tough. Dan and I do not have children, but if we did, I am afraid we would neglect one child over the other. Simply put, we do not divide our attention between two things well. We lose focus…
It’s time to wake up to your MS
When life sounds an alarm, do you snooze it or consider it a wake-up call? A two-block walk to watch the Great Lakes Loons this season was a rude awakening for me in the face of my life with Multiple…
7 Questions with A Couple featuring Ardra Shephard
Award-winning blogger, podcaster, fashion maven Dan and I are beyond thrilled that the amazing, crazy-busy Ardra Shephard took time to contribute to our 7 Questions with a Couple feature. I kid you not, she is busy as an award-winning blogger,…
With 50, you get cake too
Just like that, Dan’s 50th birthday celebration is over. I had secretly stressed, fretted and worried about throwing him a surprise party for the past few months. I sent numerous texts and social media messages to friends and family about…
With 50, you get Covid
I had wracked my brain for months trying to think of the perfect present for Dan Digmann’s 50th birthday. Just what exactly was the right gift to mark a milestone birthday for the love of my life? Well, of course!…
John Mulaney sparked our sense of MS humor
I’m not content with settling for the adage that laughter is the best medicine. That is, not after Jennifer and my quest to see our favorite comedian John Mulaney taught us that the pursuit of laughter had the power to…