NEWS & POSTS
The hardest part of my Multiple Sclerosis Rituxan infusion isn’t the struggle to find a plump vein for an IV placement, or the five hours Dan and I spend in the infusion center, or even the fatigue that follows. The…
A personal essay on caregiving, marriage, and living with MS — exploring the quiet dance partners learn through trust, love and daily practice.
I never could have imagined that exactly 28 years after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, I’d find myself on a runway in Fort Lauderdale, Florida—modeling adaptive clothing, no less. And I certainly never imagined I’d be modeling adaptive clothing with…
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,…
One of the greatest joys Dan and I have found in living with Multiple Sclerosis is connecting with college students pursuing their careers in healthcare. We’ve had several opportunities this fall to do just that, speaking virtually with College of…
Some couples spend their weekends at home, catching up on to-do lists and binging shows on Netflix. But over the past few weeks, Dan and I have been racking up the miles across Michigan. From Dearborn to Detroit, Lansing to…
Dan and I often say that our life with MS is about moving forward together. After all, Dan is walking, and I am rolling. We’re always moving forward side by side. Now, we’re taking that movement to a new kind…
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…
Dan and I always are excited to share stories about what the students from Central Michigan University’s Physical Therapy program are doing to support people within the Multiple Sclerosis community. Let’s say the next generation of healthcare professionals is showing…