I Am Not Thankful For Parkinson's, but...

Tis the season. It is the time of year (if you can get past all the Christmas stuff already out) that we take time to be thankful. A time of year when we remember and give thanks for all we have, but this year, there is one thing I am not thankful for, and I am not sure I ever will be. I must admit, I am just not thankful for Parkinson’s.

When Silence is Golden - A New Article on Yahoo Lifestyles and The Mighty

This is a new article (not even published on my blog yet) that has been picked up by the Mighty and Yahoo Lifestyles. I hope you enjoy it and thank you for joining me on this journey.

Silence is Golden - Yahoo Lifestyles

Silence is Golden - The Mighty

"It's You I Like"

As a child, he walked into my living room each day and asked the simple question, “Won’t you be my neighbor?” With his cardigan sweaters, sneakers, and simple, quiet ways, he took us down many paths of discovery, and taught us wonderful lessons in his simple way. Each and every day, he reminded me, and millions of children, that I was special just the way I was, and this simple lesson is something I need to remember every single day.

Yahoo Lifestyles Article - Answering "How Are You?"

Answering "How Are You As A Person With Parkinson's" has now been published by Yahoo Lifestyles. Thanks as always for reading.

https://themighty.com/2019/11/parkinsons-disease-living-in-the-moment/

New Article Published on "The Mighty" and "Yahoo Lifestyles" - Living in the Moment

Living in the moment when you have Parkinson's

https://themighty.com/2019/11/parkinsons-disease-living-in-the-moment/

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/learning-live-moment-progressive-disease-234043725.html

Am I Enough?

So many things I cannot do. So many ways my body is failing. So many extra things my wife, my children, and others have to pick up and do because of my illness. So many decisions that have to be considered and made because of me. I know my wife and children love me, but am I enough?

My Warped Sense of Humor - Yahoo Lifestyle Link (republished blog)

Yahoo Lifestyle has picked up the blog posting republished by "The Mighty". Check it out here:

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/warped-sense-humor-helped-parkinson-191431326.html

As always, thank you so much for reading and for joining me on this journey.

2nd blog republished on "The Mighty"

I am excited to report that a second article has been picked up by "The Mighty". Thanks for your encouragement, and thanks for reading.

https://themighty.com/2019/11/being-honest-health-parkinsons/

It's The Small Things (That Make The Difference)

“Saruman believes it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. It is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love. Why Bilbo Baggins? Perhaps because I am afraid, and he gives me courage.” -Gandolf the Grey

Blog Republished on "The Mighty"

Today, 'The Mighty" republished one of my blogs. I have included the link here. Enjoy, and thanks for reading.

How Laughter Helps With Parkinson's

As Elvis Would Say, "All Shook Up"

“I’m Fine”. How many times a day do we say this or hear this from others. It is our go to response to the question, “How are you doing?” Many times we give this response without even thinking, when often we are anything but fine. Why do we have such a hard time being honest?

...But God

"You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good..." Genesis 50:20

Grieving When Dealing With Chronic Illness - Great Article

One of the most unexpected parts of dealing with a chronic illness is the grief, and grieving process, you and your loved ones experience. In some ways, you are watching yourself slowly lose pieces of who you are little by little. This article did a great job of capturing those feelings and sharing them with others.

https://themighty.com/2017/09/grieving-my-old-self-chronic-illness-change/?utm_source=ChronicIllness_Page&utm_medium=Facebook&sfns=mo