Keep a personal wellness journal on DailyStrength to track your health and communicate with friends. http://dailystrength.org/people/15439/journal Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:09:48 +0100 DailyStrength RSS 0.11.3.0.6833 (FeedCreator 1.7.2) http://dailystrength.org/images/comprofiler/avatar/15439/1213246961.jpg http://dailystrength.org/people/15439 http://dailystrength.org/people/15439/journal/1336201 The NYC MS Fundraiser that my son took me to was not what I expected.  In fact, I would not have known it was one except for the few little signs around. In fact, it was very low key.  And no one APPEARED to have MS.  It was a food and alcohol sampling.. people mingled, chatted, ate, ... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:14:54 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/15439/journal/1312808 I'm excited, nervous, mixed feelings.. My son invited me to an MS fundraiser dinner in NYC.  I think I was (am) afraid I will lose control of just how much of my MS my kids will learn.   Yet, almost a year ago, I told them everything, and left the ball in their court.  Anyway... Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:57:50 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/15439/journal/1293341 Hi Everyone!  Lucky for me, my sister is here; that means I'll get out more, which in turn means less time on DS!  I'll miss you guys very much, as I already do, because I cut short my readings.. I went out today and had a great time!! BTW, I have question for "old timers... Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:08:21 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/15439/journal/1240307 There once was a discussion post about what was good about MS.Well for one thing, it makes me a part of you wonderful people who suffer with compassion, humor, warmth, etc, etc, etc.. I may not belong with you, because my MS still seems quite mild.. Arthritus and COPD/Emphasima may be anothe story, ... Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:51:00 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/15439/journal/1224810 I guess I am not responsive, because I am not really feeling that great.It started with a poor sleep and continued with my mom waking me up to get up two hours before the cleaning woman was to arrive. I just got pissed at her, because I was very tired.  She tried pulling out all the stops: cath... Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:27:53 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/15439/journal/1183791 I wonder, being diagnosed at 63: Currently, my MS is not a big problem for me, but, I've been thinking, if I were, 36, with husband, a job, kids, etc, feeling as I do, the my MS would be a big problem for me as it is for a lot of you.  I mean, I can write mine off as early old age... A... Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:36:45 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/15439/journal/1087176 Yes, thanks, I am doing fine, actually great!  I'm getting out, enjoying the weather.. My sister is a godsend, helping with our Mother..Actually, taking 90% of her care.. I peek in here from time to time to see what is going on, but mostly, I go out when I can..I'll be back to my ole ro... Thu, 29 May 2008 23:19:10 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/15439/journal/1058967 Hello my dear friends..Catarac surgery went well.. It is amazing what they can do!My sister is here, so I get to go out more, which means I am way  behind in DS.  She also uses my computer for her business, etc, which of course means there is more limitation for me.  I am having a goo... Sat, 17 May 2008 12:15:55 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/15439/journal/1012886 It doesn't take much for me to be busy.. ;o)I'm so far behind in DS...I'm busy.. ;o)My brother was here this weekend. :o)I'm cutting back on the cleaning woman, whom my mom had for 30 years, so more cleaning for me, before I forget how... :o/My online college course is nearing final ... Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:08:02 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/15439/journal/994825 I don't know if I have caregiver burnout or MS... And my mom is so different from how she used to be.. so strong, independent, even judgemental against people who are as she is now.  You know, I'm setting myself up to go to a  nursing home.  She is so obsessive and nervous and... Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:32:04 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/15439/journal/984641 Thanks everyone.. someone told me and I found the speech that Obama made on race! Take care and thanks again!  Clare Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:37:20 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/15439/journal/964564 Obama is in my town to speak at my high school, and I can't go!!! Booo Hooo  I dreampt about him last night.  I was in the office of that high school for some other unimportant reason and he was standing right there.  He looked so good and called me by name! Wow! I think I have a... Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:31:37 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/15439/journal/947928 Thank you, everyone for good wishes... My mom is home, but warn out, I guess from being in the hospital.  Slowly improving, so it seems..Well, take care, everyone and thanks again! Clare Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:51:49 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/15439/journal/939828 I miss you guys.. My mom is in the hospital and I go there to keep her company.It seems to be some respatory infection which is imporving greatly, and she should be home tomorrow.   I'm really tired from doing nothing, sitting around in the hospital, waiting for doctors and doing nothi... Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:30:48 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/15439/journal/925673 I finally caught up on my music.  I am truly embarassed to say that I just do not get it! Please do not be mad at me.  It is a criticism of myself, not the music.  After all, these people are loved by many and make a lot of money by their "music"!  To my limited view, a... Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:28:18 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/15439/journal/822633 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:12:26 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/15439/journal/775946 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:59:01 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/15439/journal/766657 What I should really be writing about is that I blew off on my mom, again!I wonder if part of it is that we never really were that close.. I have to find some way to be patient and understanding. I try to go out more so that I can have a break for the constancy of it... It's just the same old de... Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:26:31 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/15439/journal/766637 Forwards and Chains.. :o( When I see that I have a message or a hug, I get excited.When I  then see that it is a chain or a forward, I get diasppointed. I especially do not like the ones that imply that if I do not forward it, I am a bad person.I really just do not like them.  I am so... Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:15:12 +0100