Monthly Archives: February 2016

What Resources are Available if I’m Not Around Anymore?

About this time last week, I was experiencing discomfort in my abdomen. As the hours progressed, the pain got worse until eventually it was so intense that I was vomiting. Unable to sit up, I was lying on the floor moaning … Continue reading

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Helpful Resources for Supplies, Equipment or Information

With Relapsing Remitting MS (RRMS), Lynn would have an exacerbation that could last days or weeks, but he would return to “normal” at some point and nothing much changed. With Secondary Progressive MS (SPMS), he stopped getting better. He happened to … Continue reading

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Waiting for the Next Shoe to Drop

I was talking to a fellow caregiver this week about an event that occurred to him and he made the comment, “Yeah, I’m just waiting for the next shoe to drop.” That comment really struck home. I confess; I’m like … Continue reading

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