Tag Archives: MS

Goodbye, Hello

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Climbing Downhill

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 →

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Hotel Review-HOMEWOOD SUITES, KC AIRPORT

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Climbing Downhill

In March of 2021, we stayed at the Homewood Suites in Kansas City. The suite had a living area (similar to the picture below) that was a great setup for having a meal together with family who met us there. … Continue reading →

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Windows to Weather

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Climbing Downhill

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 →

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Hotel Review-STAYBRIDGE INN – MADISON EAST, WI

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Climbing Downhill

In December of 2020 and in April of 2021, we stayed at the Staybridge Inn on the east side of Madison. The suite had a separate living area, bedroom and bathroom. The living area was similar to the picture shown … Continue reading →

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Facebook Flames

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Climbing Downhill

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 →

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Hotel Review-HOLIDAY INN WICHITA EAST I-35

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Climbing Downhill

Last July, we traveled to the Wichita area in Kansas and needed a hotel for two nights. We chose the Holiday Inn Wichita East I-35. The hotel is beautiful with it’s warm colors and sleek designs. It was the first … Continue reading →

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Recalculating

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Climbing Downhill

When GPS technology was first available in our vehicles, and a change in direction was necessary to reach a destination, the device would alert the driver with the word “recalculating”.  In a similar way, when MS affects the body, changes … Continue reading →

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Hotel Review-EMBASSY SUITES, OVERLAND PARK, KS

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Climbing Downhill

In February of 2020, we stayed at the Embassy Suites in Overland Park. That was more than a year ago, so the layout and features could have changed between then and now, but I will post the pictures and opinions … Continue reading →

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Hotel Review-HAMPTON INN – DERBY, KS

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Climbing Downhill

In November of 2019, we spent a night at the Hampton Inn in Derby, Kansas. The bathroom was small compared to other hotels we’ve stayed in. There wasn’t a lot of room around the toilet to maneuver. The sink was … Continue reading →

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