Giving Thanks When Life Hands You a Cane
My appointment was scheduled for 9 a.m. It was 9:32 when the nurse called my name. I arose from where I had been warming a seat cushion and followed her down the hall to…
Journeying Through Parkinson’s Disease
— Sherri Woodbridge
Sherri was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s disease over 15 years ago. She can be found working in her garden, going for walks, taking pictures, or reading books to her three favorite grandkids. Sherri is taking life somewhat slower, and perhaps with guarded steps, but she’s not giving in.
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Saying Goodbye to ‘Journeying Through Parkinson’s Disease’
How do I start this? What do I say? A few years after I was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s disease, I went to my movement disorder specialist for my routine, three-month…
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Sherri Woodbridge -- Journeying Through Parkinson's Disease
‘Get It On Time’ Petition Seeks Better Access to Parkinson’s Meds in UK
A healthcare petition called “Get It On Time” is circulating in the U.K. among people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). According to the petition, hospitalized PD patients are not getting the medications they need…
We Share a Fear of Being a Burden, but We All Need Someone
“You’re not a burden. You’re a human.” –Anonymous It’s easy to feel alone when living with a chronic illness. You may think no one else truly understands, that you’re nothing more than a burden…
True Grit Is What It Takes
It seems to me that the word grit is on the lips of many people today. It is old-fashioned, conjuring up memories of movies starring John Wayne. Having grit means having the determination to…
With Parkinson’s, the Good Is Worth the Fight
In her latest column at Parkinson’s News Today, Jean Mellano shares a frightening experience she had several years ago while cycling in Spain. “The memory of that trip plays in my mind as…
Are You a Victim or a Winner?
When I think of a victim, I think of someone who has had something bad happen to them. A victim could be someone who has been tricked or fooled in some way. Maybe the…
Playing Helps to Calm a Blustery Day with Parkinson’s
Fall is rapidly passing by, and with it goes your last opportunity to fly a kite. Even though April is National Kite Flying Month, I have always thought the blustery days of fall…
Giving Up Is Not an Option: I Still Have Purpose
I discovered this quote a while ago and found it to be inspiring: “It is impossible to be satisfied with existence once you have tasted purpose.” When you have Parkinson’s…
Life Doesn’t Allow Do-overs, So Move On from Guilt
Sometimes, I beat myself up when something goes wrong in my life. I convince myself that if I had only done it this way instead of that way, things may have turned out so…
Hope Is Good Medicine When Fighting Parkinson’s Disease
I thought I knew what to expect. But I was hoping that the first opinion was incorrect — that they had missed something or seen something that wasn’t there.
Have Hope That a New Day Is Coming
It is raining in southern Oregon. Do you know what’s good about so much rain? Things stay green all year long. It might seem depressing, but not today. Today, it’s raining, and though…
Some Days, I Feel Like I’m Coming Apart at the Seams
My couch has seen better days. One of the cushions is beginning to unravel at the seams. We all know what unraveling is: A piece of thread that has held a seam together has…
A Tough Climb: Nan Little’s Parkinson’s Journey
Many would find the book title “If I Can Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, Why Can’t I Brush My Teeth?” intriguing. Few people, however, would understand its meaning. …
Taking a Rest with Parkinson’s Disease
My youngest grandson fought his daily naps. My oldest grandson, on the other hand, loved naps so much that when they rolled around, he would ask if it was “time for sleeping yet.” Needless…
When Silence Is Golden
There is a story of a little girl who was late coming home from school one day. Her mother was beside herself with worry. When the girl finally came through the door, her mother’s…
Do You Live in the Shadows or the Light?
The tallest sunflower I am aware of measures 30 feet, 1 inch. It was grown by Hans-Peter Schiffer and was first verified by Guinness World Records in August 2014. Schiffer now holds the…
