Journeying Through Parkinson’s Disease   – a column by Sherri Woodbridge

May 13, 2019May 9, 2019

Finding the Little Surprises in Life

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

My youngest grandson is 4. He loves to do whatever we’re doing, whether it’s cooking with Grandpa, changing the oil in his dad’s truck, or planting seeds in the ... Read more

May 8, 2019May 6, 2019

You’re Not a Pack Mule: Release Your Burdens

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

I was reading through some forums for Parkinson’s disease recently and came across one that was talking about stress. I am a fairly calm, even-keeled person who handles stress ... Read more

May 6, 2019May 2, 2019

Speaking to the Heart: A Story of Connection and a Meaningful Life

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

I have been reading a book by disability advocate Joni Eareckson Tada. One part in particular had me mulling over it for days. In her book, Joni tells a story ... Read more

May 1, 2019April 30, 2019

Empathy Is One Thing, but Apathy Is Quite Another

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

Two words are often confused with each other in the English language: empathy and apathy. Not only are their meanings different, but they are also quite at opposition with ... Read more

April 29, 2019April 25, 2019

Rock Steady Boxing Saved Me from the Great Lakes

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

I will never again underestimate the strength of a McDonald’s paper cup — or my Rock Steady Boxing class. The other day, I took my grandson to his favorite ... Read more

April 24, 2019May 15, 2019

Parkinson’s Isn’t Always Invisible

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

I had breakfast with some friends today. One I hadn’t seen for six months and another for 10 years. Both of them are forever kind of friends, the sort ... Read more

April 22, 2019June 3, 2019

Seize the Moment to Fulfill Your Purpose

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

I lie in bed at night, my left hand under my head. In this position, I can hear the ticking of my watch. Each beat reminds me that another ... Read more

April 17, 2019April 16, 2019

I’m Excited About the Potential of the PKG-Watch for Parkinson’s Care

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

While at my boxing class the other evening, one of my classmates told me about a watch he is testing. It is called the Personal KinetiGraph (PKG)-Watch. This device is ... Read more

April 15, 2019April 18, 2019

My Joy of Gardening Is More Than Skin Deep

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

If you’re anything like me, there’s something energizing about gardening and pulling weeds. About pruning back overgrowth and watering budding seedlings, even if, because of having Parkinson’s, you can ... Read more

April 10, 2019April 9, 2019

I’m Learning Not to Make Assumptions

Columns, Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease   - a column by Sherri Woodbridge

I have a bad habit of assuming things. You would think (an assumption) that I would have learned by now, but no. Take today for example. My husband and ... Read more

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