The switch

I guess that it happens to everyone at some point in their life where the switch happens.  When the children begin to take care of their parents, who had in the past been the caregivers.  With my Dad being ill, I have know learned what it feels like to feel like the parent.  Such worry and fear, but most of all, you would like to have the power to make everything all better.  It is one of life's cruel jokes.

The other side of the scalpel

Due to my medical history, I have always viewed Doctors as mythical creatures, like a unicorn.  I remember the first time that I saw my surgeon shopping with his family at the grocery store.  I stared at him like I had just seen the white rabbit from "Alice in Wonderland".  How could he possibly be shopping at the store that us mere mortals went for groceries?

But now that I am working out of a Neurosurgeon's office, it gives the word "Doctor" a whole new meaning.  They are just normal people like you and I.  Life's little lessons....

Oh Barbie....

I was wondering......if Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends?  Life's little mysteries!

You never know what you are going to pick up

This video made me laugh so hard, I almost peed my pants!  Just shows you......in life, you never know what you are going to pick up!

Life's Contract

Today I met a couple that are dealing with a recent diagnosis of PD.  I remember the moment my Doctor told me I had Parkinson's......it was like watching a movie......this can't be my life!  When I signed up for this journey, this was not what I expected.  Guess I should read before signing, maybe it was in small print at the bottom of the contract!    

Day time TV

I love day time television.  There is something about watching Jerry Springer that makes you instantly feel better about your life!

Moments that you need to embrace

My weekend has been very full of important events!  On Friday night, my husband and I went to the "Erase MS" gala in Los Angeles.  This event was important, not because of the awesome dress I got to wear, or that my makeup was perfect (or pretty close to perfect!).  It was important because I was surrounded by people who were faced with the challenges that come with Multiple Sclerosis and it gave me insight.  I took that energy to the next day, when my husband and I went to the APDA Zent-athon 5K walk for Parkinson's disease.   



As we rounded the last loop of the walk, I could feel my body getting tired and each step became a little heavier. I have to admit, I did think about quiting the second half but I looked around and realized that I was surrounded by my friends and my husband.  I felt safe and knew that if I needed support, they would be there to help.  So I took some Sinemet and a drink of water and kept pushing forward.  When I finished the 5K, I had a moment where I felt incredibly fortunate.  For the last two days, I had been around people who have unimaginable struggles on a daily basis all alone.....no family, no husband and sometimes, not even a friend. We become so focused on our own pain that we miss the moments that we need to embrace.  There is not a minute in my day that I have no one to lean on.  I know that when I feel weak, I could look to my family, my friends, or my husband (my rock) and I will find the support I need to keep fighting and for that moment of realization......I am grateful.