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Rising Tide, my husband, Lynn's, first published novel
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Sometimes readers have a need to talk privately. If you want to send me an email about your MS or caregiver challenges or thriumps, I would love to hear from you. My email address is donnasteigleder@gmail.comPublic Service Warning: Do Not Purchase from Radical Mobility
If you are considering purchasing a 4-wheel drive wheelchair, please do not purchase from Radical Mobility. We bought one in 2009 from them. It never worked. We sent the parts to them to repair. They never returned them. We finally received the parts we sent them them this year (2015). Multiple customers of theirs have told us of similar issues. Please, do not make the same mistake we made. Look elsewhere. I'll share more if you contact me directly.
Monthly Archives: March 2012
The Secret Life of a Caregiver
I follow the writings of another caregiver, Patrick, (http://caregivinglyyours.blogspot.com) who has been caring for his wife who has MS for 22 years. Patrick recently discovered he had cancer and one of the comments he made in his blog struck home … Continue reading
Posted in Emotional Effects, Ms Journey, Relationships
Tagged Caregiver, Depression, fear, Guilt, Health, MS support, Relationships, Secrets
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Short Trip but Major Planning
If you are a caregiver for someone who is totally dependent on you for everything, you know that there is no such thing as a “quick run” into anywhere when you take the person you are caring for with you. … Continue reading
Posted in Ms Journey
Tagged Caregiver, Disability, handicap accessible, Multiple Sclerosis, travel
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Grieving over things lost
I thought I was beyond grieving about how things had changed. …or maybe we are never completely finished grieving over loss. It seems to come back when you’re not expecting it which in many ways makes it harder to handle. … Continue reading
Posted in Emotional Effects, MS Information, Relationships
Tagged Caregiver, changes, Grief, loss, Multiple Sclerosis, Relationships
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Life Changes
I’m going to be a grandma for the first time in June! My daughter is having a little boy and I’ve been more than a little excited since the first moment I heard the news (which was about two days … Continue reading
Posted in Ms Journey
Tagged baby, Blessings, Caregiver, changes, family, Marriage, MS support
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Hope or Reality?
It is Lynn’s belief that if he accepts that he has MS then he is allowing MS to “have” him. He says that he has seen enough people who we struggling along, maybe feeling bad, but still going along until they find … Continue reading
Posted in Emotional Effects, Ms Journey, Relationships
Tagged Caregiver, Future, Hope, MS support, Multiple Sclerosis, Relationships
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MS Connection Site correction
Last week I mentioned that the MS society had established a new site to help connect individuals interested in MS. I did not realize at the time that I was using a test site and I gave you the wrong … Continue reading
Posted in MS Information
Tagged Caregiver, MS Connection, MS Information, MS support, Multiple Sclerosis, NMSS
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Connect the Dots
When I was a child, I loved working pencil and paper puzzles. You know the ones I’m talking about? There were dots, numbers, or letters on a page and as you connected the dots, a picture emerged. What I did … Continue reading
Posted in MS Information, Uncategorized
Tagged Caregiver, connection, Help, MS Resources, Multiple Sclerosis, NMSS
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The Day It all Changed
In 2010, I was going into work every day and Lynn stayed home alone. At that time he was still walking though he would lose his balance frequently and fall. However, being the stubborn man he was, he chose not … Continue reading
Posted in Ms Journey, Relationships
Tagged Caregiver, Caregiver Support, fear, Help, Multiple Sclerosis, Relationships
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MS Caregiver Sharing 