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Category Archives: People Stories
The Purpose of the Pouch
My mother came to visit a few months ago, and with her she brought a big box. Going through the box was an adventure of sorts. It was a curious collection of random items. There were pictures I hadn’t seen … Continue reading →
Posted in Family History, People Stories
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Tagged daughter, family, father, little, love, pouch, quarter
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An Arm or a Leg
Experiencing the death of a spouse, child, parent or other loved one can be excruciatingly painful. When a loved one dies, it can feel like a piece of you is missing. You hear people say that losing someone they love … Continue reading →
Posted in MS/Multiple Sclerosis, People Stories, Uncategorized
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Tagged death, loss, loved one, MS/Multiple Sclerosis, multiple, sclerosis
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Texas Birdhouses
We lived in Texas for four years, a long time for a military family. The nice neighborhood we lived in had a lot of military families, so neighbors came and left often. I believed an exception to the transient lifestyle … Continue reading →
Goodbye, Hello
I have a friend whose body is stricken with a condition other than MS, but her struggles are similar to mine. She made a comment once about how she and I both “must repeatedly say goodbye to body parts”. Her wording … Continue reading →
Posted in MS/Multiple Sclerosis, People Stories
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Tagged cook, cooking, MS, multiple, recipes, sclerosis
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Savings Accounts
If you open a bank account, and regularly set aside and deposit some money there; the account will grow and be available to draw from when you need or want it at a later date. It’s common sense, but it … Continue reading →
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Tagged account, bank, memories, memory, MS, multiple sclerosis, savings
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What Were the Odds?
As Christmas approaches, I am reminded of a story that my friend Jim shared with my son who was embarking on his own military journey. It’s a war story, but a love story at the same time. One might think … Continue reading →
Treasure Box of Memories
One holiday season, as Christmas was approaching. I wanted to do something meaningful for our mothers. Gone were the days when they needed things. Plants and flowers get repetitive. What our mothers had done for us through the years was … Continue reading →
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Tagged box. Christmas, gift, meaningful, memories, treasure, treasures
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Windows to Weather
There’s a window in the front of my house. When I look out of it, some days I see the sun shining bright and some days it competes with clouds. Some days water sprinkles from the sky, while other times … Continue reading →
Posted in People Stories
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Tagged choice, Mother Nature, MS, multiple sclerosis, rainbow, spirit, weather, window
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Two Toddlers and the Toe
Having two toddlers in a room can create some sweet moments. Having two toddlers in a room can lead to some challenging moments. Having two toddlers in a room will certainly provide some humorous moments. Little Miss sat on the … Continue reading →
Facebook Flames
Social media can be a minefield. That’s exactly what it was when I saw the entry of a friend there. We’ll call her Diana. Diana could be very kind, but she also clearly had anger issues that were made apparent … Continue reading →
Posted in MS/Multiple Sclerosis, People Stories
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Tagged ask, assistance, help, MS, multiple, sclerosis, wheelchair
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Climbing Downhill 