Looking for peace in the storm? “We’re gonna die!” you hear your friend scream above the loud crash of a wave as it slams into the side of your fishing boat. The small craft groans and creaks as it gets twisted and pushed in the water. Coldwater sprays your face as you grab a nearby […]
Should a full-time sole caregiver ever ask for help? The answer to that question is 100% yes. So much yes! I can’t really express enough how important it is to ask for help. Asking for help when you are the sole caregiver for someone is one of the best ways to preserve your sanity. When […]
A consistent struggle for me since my Spinal cord injury on November 26, 2011, has been feelings of hopelessness. In talking with others who are paralysis survivors I think this is very common. The lack of independence and dignity that goes along with paralysis can be overwhelming and lead to these feelings of hopelessness. But […]
Travel with paralysis is something that many of us enjoyed before paralysis became part of our lives. I am excited to share with you that travel is still possible even after paralysis. I don’t want to sugarcoat the truth, the first time you travel after an injury/illness that results in paralysis you will absolutely have challenges. […]
Some effects of Paralysis after a stroke If you are suffering from post-stroke paralysis, you are not in this alone. In fact, stroke is the leading cause of paralysis with more than one-third of paralysis patients having a stroke as the cause. This translates into approximately 1.8 million stroke survivors living with paralysis in the […]
Why does God heal? Then Jesus turned to the paralyzed man and said, “Stand up, pick up your mat, and go home! And immediately, as everyone watched, the man jumped up, picked up his mat, and went home praising God. (Luke 5:24-25) One man was there who had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. When Jesus […]
Since my husband’s injury in 2011, one of the ways we have been able to thrive is by establishing and keeping routines. It is amazing to me how important daily routines are when caring for someone with a spinal cord injury. You are dealing with a body that has lost much of its ability to […]
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” -Martin Luther King I love this quote by Martin Luther King and I have found to be so absolutely true in my life. After a spinal cord injury […]
Me Time for spouses One of the most common things I hear from fellow spouses who are also caregivers in the paralysis world is they just can’t find any time for themselves. They all seem to love the idea of “me time” but feel the reality of it is just not possible. I would like […]
The good news is that multiple sclerosis is not a death sentence. The bad news is that, as the disease progresses, it can gradually affect your quality of life. We’re going to take a closer look at just one of the many debilitating symptoms of MS that crops up as the disease progresses. We will […]
