The 10 Blessings of MS

The  10 Blessings of MS

Recently, I felt like a rock star!

   

I was signing orange bandannas for some of the 5000 participants the day before the 2013 MS Bike Tour. On October 6, 2013,  riders had the rare and immeasurable pleasure of riding through the streets of NYC car free. As one of the MS Champions my job was to ask people, who didn't know anyone w/ this unpredictable disease, if they would ride for me.  Hence, the autographed bandannas.

During the 13+ years that I've had multiple sclerosis, life certainly has not been a bed of roses.  There have been - and still are, though far less often today - some very dark days.  I wouldn't be human if I didn't boo-hoo occasionally about this sucky disease.

But I am here to say that despite the scary name and despite the fact that I do not know how my MS will progress, a corner has been turned. Today, I realize that MS is a blessing in the disguise of a disease. here's why:

When Life Gives You Lemons...

First, I have to brag a little.  My dog Cookie was featured earlier this year in a great article in DNA Info, a

Cookie

site that covers local issues on Manhattan's East Side.  I am so embarrassed to say it took me this long to figure out how to get it into my blog!
I am a member of Community Board 8, an advisory board to the Manhattan Borough President.  I guess you could say Cookie is an honorary member!   Take a look at this article and then I'll get to the surprise...

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The Fountain of (almost free) Youth

The Fountain of (almost free) Youth    

In the interests of full disclosure, I must tell you that I am blessed w/ Italian parents who both look much younger than their years.  Both in their upper 70's, Nancy and George could pass for 50ish.  So if you want to dismiss my advice because I got lucky in the genetic lottery, I will not be offended, but...