A LITTLE OF THIS...A LITTLE OF THAT

Some Sad News

2008-07-16T21:29:00.001-04:00

Hello readers, I'm sure some have you are wondering why there haven't been any new posts or recent updates. I'm Lisa's daughter, Jennifer(16), Monday, July 14th around 930pm, my mom had trouble breathing, we had to call 911, where she was then taken to the hospital. She later died from heart failure caused by a heart attack. She was 40. She enjoyed blogging and enjoyed the people who read her blog and she thanks anyone who read it while she went along. She loved seeing feedback on her blogs and hearing about other people's battles and their victories with MS. She will be missed by all, as a daughter, mother, girlfriend, and friend. Don't think that you can't win your battles against MS, you will have many victories, and sad things such as this happen sometimes, but she loved the life she lived and if she could come back and say that she did she would in an instant.

Rest In Peace
1968-2008

THE DAY WILLGET BETTER...LOL

2008-07-14T13:22:00.002-04:00

Not the greatest day, so far....lol

It will get better, just need recharging.

I will post back either tonight or tomorrow.

For now, KEEP MOVING FORWARD, AS THOSE ARE MY INTENTIONS! I just needed a rest before continuing up my hill....lol

Till Later,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

GOOD DAY, MY FRIENDS!!

2008-07-13T13:05:00.001-04:00

Sorry for the slow start today....it is the weekend. We all slept in this morning....lol
And, my morning wasn't off to a great start, either. My whole left side seems to have gone AWOL again! Now, that could have something to do with the crappy sleep I had last night...as well as, the overheating!! That's all I kept doing, sweating! My hair was soaked! And even now, I am still over heating..sitting in front of an a/c vent, that is on!

So, this is just going to be a write off day, RELAX, RECHARGE, DO NOTHING! This way, I do not set my self up for FAILURES!

I will post back later, but for now, typing is even difficult....lol

STAY FOCUSED! STAY POSITIVE!

Till Later,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

GOOD AFTERNOON!!

2008-07-12T15:32:00.004-04:00

Yes, it is afternoon...lol...I know I am late!! I do apologize.

We had an early morning..Our la-z-boy chairs came early, my kids left early - 1 to go to a friends for the day, the other to her dad's(he's another story that we do NOT want to talk about!!) so, it was a busy, and tiring morning.

But, we now have some peace & quiet....lol...and extreme comfort when watching T.V.

Jay, Mom, & Me, we all sat and watched a movie, and was it ever NICE!!

My back has been killing me, so walking has been even more difficult, lately. I usually keep the heating pad on it, so as to keep it from stiffening up. Sitting in my new chair, I am able to do just that. I even had 40 winks, during a boring part of the movie....lol...but then I woke up to finish watching.

I believe that we will be watching a movie again tonight, which will be cool.

I have a little story for you today. Jay told it to us, yesterday...lol

JAY WAS OUT SHOPPING YESTERDAY, AND HE KIND OF GENTLY BUMPED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. NOTHING HARD, JUST A "KISS", SO TO SPEAK. WELL, THEY BOTH STOPPED, AND GOT OUT OF THEIR VEHICLES. JAY WALKING TO THE FRONT OF HIS, AND A LITTLE SHORT GUY APPROACHING FROM THE OTHER. AS THE OTHER GUY APPROACHED, HE SAID TO JAY, "I'M NOT HAPPY!" JAY SAID TO HIM "THEN WHICH DWARF ARE YOU?"

Thought everyone could use a "little" smile today....lol

So, just in case I don't get back to post up later, have yourselves a good afternoon, and night...STAY STRONG, STAY POSITIVE, KEEP MOVING FORWARD!! NEVER GIVE UP!!

Till later Or Tomorrow,
Keep BELIEVING,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TO MY HONEY!!!

2008-07-11T10:15:00.008-04:00

Yes, today is MY LOVE'S BIRTHDAY!!

I had thought about going out to dinner, than maybe dancing, and a nice romantic stroll in the moonlight, for his SPECIAL evening...lol...but then I thought about it, and all the hookers in this city are tooo skanky....lol...HAHA!!!

No, we are going to have a nice special day, right at home...Jay is going to go get dinner for tonight, something he likes, and it is just going to be a quiet day.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY!!! I LOVE YOU!!

As for the doctor's, I rescheduled that for Tuesday morning, as I would have been soaked before I even got off the porch!

With today's weather, there really is no other choice but to stay in....I HATE RAIN!!

Till Later,
STAY STRONG, STAY FOCUSED,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

UPDATE: Well, today was a very quiet day...relaxing.

Jay had a very different B-Day then he has ever had before...lol...the tables got turned on him!!

Jay usually, at Christmas and Easter, makes my 2 girls go on scavenger hunts to find their big presents...he leaves them riddles in different places, both in & out of the house!

GUESS WHAT?? My girls did it to him today!! AND, they even put Happy Birthday Crepe Paper on our Motorcycle in front of the house!
Jay's face when he came home & saw our bike, was PERFECT!!

So, all in all, I do believe it was a GREAT DAY for everyone.

Also, the lady from CCAC came by today, to do the assessment, and she informed me that a physio therapist would be contacting me in the next 1-2 weeks!! I am VERY HAPPY about that...lol

Till tomorrow,
STAY FOCUSED, STAY STRONG, KNOW YOU ARE LOVED,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

UPDATE FOR TODAY!

2008-07-10T20:59:00.003-04:00

WHAT AN AWESOME DAY!!

I had a GREAT day...AGAIN!!

Let's hope, pray, believe, we are MOVING FORWARD!! I feel VERY POSITIVE, I am about a third of the way up my hill....lol...just 2 thirds to go!! With BABY STEPS, I WILL MAKE IT!!

THE BEST IS YET TO COME!! WHEN I WALK WITHOUT ASSISTANCE!!

So, tomorrow morning, I am off to the doctor's office...lol I am hoping that he will be as HAPPY as I am!!
I was also on the phone with the M.S. Society today, and they told me to get my doctor to refer me to the M.S. Clinic in Hamilton, at McMaster, as I have never dealt with them before. I am going to talk to him about it in the morning, see what he has to say.

Now, what I really would like, is for everyone who is facing their own CHALLENGES, and DEMONS, to STAY POSITIVE, and KEEP MOVING FORWARD!!

You CAN and WILL go on with your life!! YOU WILL SUCCEED!! OVERCOME your CHALLENGE, YOU CAN DO IT!!
Take baby steps, as every day will get better.

VICTORIES!! are yours to be had!! AND you WILL HAVE THEM!!

DON'T GIVE UP!! KNOW YOU ARE LOVED and SUPPORTED by everyone!! FAMILY, FRIENDS, all those facing their own CHALLENGES...you are in OUR thoughts and prayers, ALWAYS!!

Till tomorrow,
BE HAPPY! STAY POSITIVE!!
With Love From the HEART,
Lisa(seeseye)

LOOKS LIKE A BEAUTIFUL DAY, OUT THERE!

2008-07-10T10:43:00.002-04:00

THE SUN IS SHINING, IT LOOKS WONDERFUL!! So far, the day has proven to be another GOOD ONE!!

I have re-booked my doctor's appointment till tomorrow, only because, by 3 in the afternoon I do start slowing down....lol So, it is at 10 tomorrow morning, instead!

I have also been in touch with CCAC- Community Care Access- which is an association that provides people with disabilities health care assistance...things like daily personal care, physio therapy...which is what I am really wanting, right now! I should hear from them soon, as they did call today and get all my info...lol

Who knows, by the time they call to set up the physio, I may be walking on my own!! Wouldn`t that be AWESOME!?

Anyways, I want everyone to STAY POSITIVE, KEEP MOVING FORWARD!

YOU WILL WIN!!YOU CAN SUCCEED!! FACE THOSE CHALLENGES!! LOOK THEM IN THE FACE AND CHALLENGE THEM RIGHT BACK! NEVER GIVE UP!

KEEP CLIMBING YOUR HILLS - YOU WILL GET TO THE TOP! BABY STEPS, 1 AT A TIME!

Till Later,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

NIGHT TIME UPDATE!!

2008-07-09T21:18:00.003-04:00

UPDATE:

HI everyone!! I do hope that you all have had an AWESOME day!!

Mine was GREAT!!

I had nothing but VICTORIES today!!

I have actually had 2 good days, in a row!! Now, let's go for that 3rd day!!

I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow, so, having a good day tomorrow, that will be a GREAT THING!!

REMEMBER!! STAY POSITIVE! STAY FOCUSED! YOU CAN & WILL MOVE FORWARD!!

KEEP CLIMBING YOUR HILLS/MOUNTAINS!!

DO NOT GIVE UP!

Till tomorrow,
Stay Inspired!
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

BEEN HAVING A BUSY DAY!

2008-07-09T12:41:00.004-04:00

Sorry for such a late update....lol

My morning has been GREAT!, if not a little tedious, as well....lol

You see, no one understands, and I MEAN NO ONE!!. When you have a good day, everyone just figures, you are suddenly better! And you are going to be that way again tomorrow, and the next day, and so on. You know what? It does not always work like that!! And then, everyone gets all stressed out, because they figure you are suddenly back sliding...lol

NOT THE CASE!!

EVERYONE NEEDS TO GET ON THE SAME PAGE...ONE DAY AT A TIME, BABY STEPS!

I HOPE, BEYOND HOPE that tomorrow is as good as TODAY! But, I have NO control over that! The M.S. decides, NOT ME!

So, let's just hope tomorrow is as good....lol..I have every intention of it being just as good, if not BETTER!!

So far, today, I was able to get out of bed with little assistance, showered with just assistance getting in & out of the shower, have sat and listened to constant yakking....lol...excuse me, there is nothing wrong with a few minutes of silence, once in a while....lol...worst part, I cannot just get up & walk into another part of the house!!...lol

And, when it comes to me actually sitting down and writing my blog, working, or anything else I do on the computer?? HA!! I have a good day, just want to catch up on work, but NOOOO... not allowed...lol

And the reason for this? Everyone is so stressed out, no one can actually handle relaxing, not worrying, or finding something to worry about.

When you have a good day, go with it. BUT, be prepared, just in case tomorrow is not the same. And if it is not, DO NOT stress about it, just relax, recharge, and be ready for the next good day!! IT WILL HAPPEN!!

I will TRY to post up later...lol

Till later,
STAY STRONG, STAY FOCUSED,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

HAD FEET DONE!!! JUST WAITING FOR GRAB BAR GUY...LOL

2008-07-08T12:55:00.003-04:00

Well, the lady who came to do my feet, was AWESOME!! They feel soooo good! She even did some reflexology on them...that was so cool. She was even able to tell me that my right hip was all bruised from my latest fall....lol...I knew that from the pain....lol but, she was good. Needless to say, I will be having her come back again.

Now, we are finding that the wedding cake stairs that we bought for our pool, are inhibiting the water flow in our pool. That is gonna suck, if it ends up we have to get rid of them. Our pool water just looks awful! We are hoping that we can find someone who can maybe set them up differently for us....lol

I also have here, some info, as well as the link, for the MONTEL WILLIAMS FOUNDATION
He, also has M.S. Montel was diagnosed in 1999.
You can find out all of the details, here MONTEL

Right now, the fella is here doing the bars, and he is almost done.

So, I will be back later to post up.

Till Later,
Stay Strong,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

HAD A GOOD NIGHT, SO FAR GOOD MORNING...LOL

2008-07-07T12:12:00.006-04:00

Today, the sun is shining here...I hope it is shining where you are too.

Yesterday, was not one of my better days....lol...I fell in the washroom, AGAIN!! And, of course, do I not cause my right side to be hurt...my right hip feels like someone is in there with a hammer!!!

So, needless to say, so as not to set myself up for failures, I really did not try walking anywhere, yesterday....lol

Instead, my transporter chair was used...it just made the day easier!!

When I woke up this morning, I did some leg exercises in bed...I actually got my left leg to move, as well as 4 of my left toes...lol

But, once I got to the washroom, with assistance, my right hip gave up the ghost, and I needed help getting out of the washroom...but, I made it without falling!

I will just be taking it easy today, so as not to have any failures...lol

Tomorrow will be better, I KNOW it will!!

I have to take those BABY STEPS!!

EVERYDAY, THERE IS A NEW VICTORY!

SOON, THERE WILL BE NOTHING BUT VICTORIES!

AND, YOU WILL HAVE VICTORIES, TOO! YOU WILL MOVE FORWARD! I WILL MOVE FORWARD!

Till Later,
Stay Strong, Stay Focused,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

UPDATE:

I had grab bars put in today, in the washroom!! Tomorrow, the guy is coming back to put a couple of more up. to make walking, easier....hopefully...lol

I will also be calling tomorrow for an assessment, to have a physio therapist come in for therapy.

I really need to start moving this leg & foot, so I need a therapist to help me do this.

Also, tomorrow morning, I have a lady who is coming to take care of my nails, for me!

Sounds like I am going to be having a busy day tomorrow....so, I will likely be late in posting up.

BUT, I will post when everything here is done.

HAVE AN AWESOME NIGHT, BE STRONG, STAY FOCUSED!!

Till Tomorrow,
Love From the Heart
Lisa(seeseye)

GOOD MORNING! THE IMPORTANCE OF REMOVING STRESS!! GET RID OF IT! - NOW!!!

2008-07-06T11:09:00.007-04:00

Good morning to everyone! I hope everybody had a GREAT night! I know I DID!

I was able to use my walker to get to bed last night,...it felt WONDERFUL!

I slept for 9 hours!! I feel so refreshed, right now. But, when it comes time for a RECHARGE, I will be taking my nap....lol

DON'T FORGET...LISTEN TO YOUR BODY!! IT WILL TELL YOU WHAT TO DO, & WHEN TO DO IT!

YES, MOVING FORWARD IS HARD...BUT, IT CAN BE DONE!! IT IS TIME CONSUMING....BUT IT CAN BE DONE!! TAKING BABY STEPS, NOT BIG STEPS, THAT IS THE ONLY WAY!! VICTORIES ARE THERE!! YOU WILL MOVE FORWARD, WITH TIME & PATIENCE!!

STAY POSITIVE! STAY FOCUSED!

REMEMBER, SURROUND YOURSELF WITH POSITIVITY!! REMOVE ALL NEGATIVITY! STAY STRESS FREE!!

IF ANYONE TRIES TO BRING NEGATIVITY OR STRESS INTO YOUR LIFE, IGNORE THEM!! YOU HAVE ENOUGH OF YOUR OWN STRESS TO DEAL WITH, RIGHT NOW!! YOU DO NOT NEED THEIRS!

YES, THIS IS A STRESSFUL SITUATION FOR ALL INVOLVED, BUT, THOSE INVOLVED NEED TO WORK TOGETHER! NOT AGAINST ONE ANOTHER! WORKING TOGETHER, TOWARDS THE SAME GOAL, REMOVES STRESS, AS WELL AS, ENABLES THE MOVING FORWARD PROCESS TO HAPPEN MUCH SMOOTHER.

EVERYONE involved, needs to help each other, as well. DO NOT EXPECT JUST ONE PERSON, to do it ALL!!

CAREGIVERS, FAMILY, FRIENDS. YES, THEY ARE ALL THERE TO HELP, BUT,TOGETHER, AS A TEAM!! WITH YOU!

YOU WILL MOVE FORWARD!! I WILL MOVE FORWARD!

KEEP CLIMBING YOUR HILL, YOU WILL GET TO THE TOP!! YOU WILL MAKE IT!!

I WILL GET TO THE TOP!!

I WILL MEET YOU THERE...LOL

Till Later
Stay Strong, Stay Positive, My Friends,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

OMG!!! I DID IT!!!! - UPDATE

2008-07-05T23:18:00.003-04:00

YES!! I had to go to the washroom....lol..and OMG!! I got there, with some assistance from my MOM and daughter, in record time!! Then, I got out of the washroom, with little difficulty!!

I DID IT!! MAJOR VICTORY!!

I know that tomorrow, I will be facing NEW CHALLENGES, but, I AM READY FOR THEM!!

I WILL MOVE ON!! I AM MOVING FORWARD!!

I AM WINNING!!

STAYING POSITIVE, BEING FOCUSED, SURROUNDING YOURSELF WITH INSPIRATION....ALL KEYS TO MOVING FORWARD!!

LAUGHTER is a GREAT FORM of THERAPY!

MAKE SURE YOU GET SOME!! IT IS USUALLY EASY TO COME BY!

Especially, when you have a DAUGHTER who thinks she is a COMEDIENNE!!

For the last two nights, my youngest daughter has decided she is going to be FUNNY - making everybody laugh!!
Last night, and tonight, she has had my MOM(her Nannie), and me, in stitches!!

BELIEVE ME!! YOU NEED TO TRY IT!!

I had to share all of this with you...my FRIENDS

Have an AWESOME Day/Night,
wherever you may be,
Till tomorrow,
Stay POSITIVE, Stay STRONG,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

VERY LATE UPDATE!!

2008-07-05T19:01:00.003-04:00

I am sorry that I did not have a chance to post up today....lol,,,
When I woke up this morning, I had figured on an AWESOME day...lol
I DID NOT have FAILURES!!
BUT,
I was so tired, I went back to bed by noon....lol...and slept till almost 4...lol

My body has been needing the RECHARGE. and I have been LISTENING!!

I WILL BE WALKING AGAIN!! THIS I KNOW...THE DAMN HILL IS JUST A HIGH ONE!! BUT, I WILL MAKE IT BACK UP THERE!!!

EVERYONE CAN FACE THEIR CHALLENGES!!! YOU CAN WIN!! YOU CAN MOVE FORWARD!!

I hope everybody is having an AWESOME weekend!!

Till tomorrow,
STAY POSITIVE, STAY STRONG,
KEEP MOVING FORWARD!!
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

GOOD MORNING - HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!

2008-07-04T11:12:00.004-04:00

I hope everyone had an awesome night, full of INSPIRATION, NO NEGATIVITY!!

My BEST FRIEND, Pat, came to visit last night, then, I went to bed around midnight, and slept through until 8:30 this morning. I had a great sleep.

Today, though, is going to be a relaxing day....lol Just a day for RECHARGING!!

That is a key to FACING your CHALLENGES, as well....knowing when to just say...enough, it is time to REST!

I am just expecting the guy for the power chair to come & pick it up today, as well as the other guy for the grab bars. He is to be coming to give me the pricing, and to figure out the placement of the bars.

But, that will be it for today, I believe....lol

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!! DON'T STOP BELIEVING IN YOUR DREAMS!! YOU WILL MOVE FORWARD! KEEP CLIMBING YOUR HILLS!

STAY POSITIVE! STAY FOCUSED!

Till Later,
With Love from the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

**UPDATE**

I Am So SORRY!! I forgot that today was July 4th!

I hope all our American friends have had a WONDERFUL day!! And I do hope you ALL have an AWESOME Weekend, too!!

As for me...lol..I did just what I said I was going to do, today. RELAX!!

I laid in bed, watched T.V., had a NAP, and I do feel a bit clearer headed....lol drugs make you so wonky!!!.....lol

Could SOMEONE please tell me, WHY do people want to take drugs? I mean, WHY do they want to do ACID, COKE...all those hard drugs??
Those mind altering drugs? Believe me, it is NO FUN!!

Now, though, I am able to at least think straight....Not earlier today, I wasn't!!

I did have the fella come pick up the chair when I woke up, and he checked to see where we could put the bars, for walking...lol He is going to do up an estimate this weekend, and give me the price on Monday. Then we will have them installed....lol
It is going to make getting around a bit easier, till all this passes, which it will!!
I AM SLOWLY MOVING FORWARD!! BUT, I AM MOVING FORWARD!!

YOU CAN & WILL MOVE FORWARD, TOO!!

Till Later,
Stay Positive, Stay FOCUSED,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

RAINY MORNING - BUMMER!!

2008-07-03T10:40:00.007-04:00

Good morning, even though it is rainy....lol

Sorry I did not get the chance to update last night...my mom came back, and we got to talking, then it was bed time....lol

Right now, the guy is here for my power chair, so I will be back soon, to update.

Lisa(seeseye)

UPDATE THE CHAIR....LOL

Well, I had the guy drop off the chair, but, I don't think I will be keeping it past the 24hrs......lol...it really did not help, not when I tried it out. The thing is too low, and small...remember, I am 6ft. tall, I am sorry, but this thing is like it has been made for someone 4ft. or less!!!....lol

So, needless to say, it is going back, tomorrow.

Now, I did talk to the fella about grab bars, though..and, he seems to think they would likely help!! I feel, that if placed correctly, they would enable me to get to the washroom, and maybe even to the bedroom....lol

I am being told, by putting in grab bars, I am giving in....lol The thing is, with the bars, it will be easier to move, to get up & down from the toilet, it will enable me to do things on my own, as well as, give me mobility!! The bars will also help to give me some strength, as well as my balance back! It is not GIVING IN!! or GIVING UP!
I AM SHOWING THE M.S. THAT I WILL MOVE ON, THAT I WILL WIN, THAT IT WILL NOT RENDER ME DEPENDANT ON OTHER PEOPLE!!

This is all going to be temporary, until it goes into remission, yet, why do I want to keep tiring myself out, when I could make it easier...on EVERYONE involved, including me!!

The guy that was here today, he is coming back tomorrow, with the pricing for the bars, and we will go from there.

I will be back later today, with updates.

Till Later,
STAY STRONG, STAY POSITIVE,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

"""UPDATE"""

HAD TO TELL YOU!!

I GOT UP,FROM MY CHAIR IN THE KITCHEN, & USED MY WALKER, TO GET TO THE WASHROOM!! NOT ONCE, BUT TWICE!!

VICTORIES!!

Just to let everyone know!! Depending on how tonight goes, I may not update till morning....lol
REMEMBER....STAY POSITIVE. LET NO ONE, AND I MEAN NO ONE!! BRING YOU DOWN!! YOU CAN DO IT! YOU WILL DO IT! I WILL MOVE FORWARD!!!!

"I AM MOVING FORWARD!!"

Till Later,
Hold onto Your Dreams,
Wth Love From the Heart,
Lsa(seeseye)

MORNING UPDATE - UNDERSTANDING - COPING

2008-07-02T11:10:00.006-04:00

Off to a Good start. Did some leg exercises in bed this morning, then did MY OWN leg & FOOT RUB, in bed, all on my left leg.
Jay helped me to the washroom, were I washed up, & dressed, on my own....lol...victory!
Jay then assisted me to my chair in the kitchen, where I was able to make myself a coffee.
Jay has since gone back to sleep, after a stressful night, and he does need his sleep. It is very important for him to not get stressed, and to be sure he gets enough rest, so as not to make himself ill.

After he went to lay down, I discovered the telephone was in the living room!!!...I needed to make a phone call, to cancel the cat appointment...lol At first, I was like CRAP!! But then, I went - Wait, goofy...lol...you are sitting in a rolling chair, you have 1 working leg, roll backwards in there, and GET THE PHONE!! So, I did. It took me 15 minutes to go 20feet....lol...but NO PROBLEM!! I DID IT!! On my way there, I even re-set the a/c temperature schedule....lol

SO, VICTORY!!

I am making my way back up that hill, it is just going to take time....lol

I just wish everyone would realize, I do not determine nor decide, as to when I will be 100% again!! Whatever 100% will be....lol As long as I can use the left side of my body again, with CONTROL, I will be HAPPY!!

I am listening to my body, when it tells me what it can & cannot do. That is the only way MOVING FORWARD & COMING BACK can WORK!

YOU NEVER WANT TO SET YOURSELF UP FOR A FAILURE!! If you CANNOT DO IT NOW, WAIT! RELAX, RECHARGE, THEN TRY LATER! AT THAT TIME, YOU WILL THEN HAVE YOUR VICTORY!

In all honesty, YOU/ME, WE, are the only ones that know what our bodies need, and when they need it.
Our LOVED ONES, they can help us, by providing support, inspiration, LOVE, but, we are the ones that need to be able to tell them when, and what, we are in need of. NO, NOT DEMAND!! ASK! Explain, sit & talk, make them understand...appreciate your LOVED ONES,....they are there because they Love YOU!!
YOU/ME, WE, ARE STILL HERE, TRAPPED IN THESE BODIES THAT HAVE BETRAYED US! WE KNOW THAT!!
WE ARE FACING OUR INTERNAL STRUGGLES EVERYDAY THAT WE FIGHT!! AND, WE ARE FIGHTING TO KEEP MOVING FORWARD!!!!

WITH LOVE, SUPPORT & INSPIRATION, NOT NEGATIVITY!, WE/YOU & I, WILL MOVE FORWARD!!

UNDERSTANDING ON ALL PARTS, IS KEY, HERE. PATIENCE, DETERMINATION, NON-STRESSFUL SITUATIONS, BEING OPTIMISTIC, NOT PESSIMISTIC, WORKING TOGETHER, AS A TEAM, TO BEAT THE CHALLENGE...THAT IS VITAL TO SUCCESS!!

DOING ALL THIS, IS A WAY OF COPING WITH A SITUATION THAT YOU , NOR ANYONE ELSE, ASKED TO BE PUT IN....BUT, IF YOU WORK AS A TEAM, YOU WILL MOVE FORWARD!!
YOU WILL CLIMB THAT HILL! YOU WILL WIN!!

Till Later,
BE STRONG, STAY FOCUSED,
KEEP MOVING FORWARD!
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

CANADA DAY - EVENING UPDATE!

2008-07-01T22:14:00.007-04:00

I do hope that everyone had a WONDERFUL Canada Day! Mine was GREAT!! Very relaxing, & INSPIRING!

So much so, that Jay & I have decided, we are going to rent an R.V., within the next month, and take a trip to/around, the James Bay area!!!

REMEMBER, MOVE FORWARD! We had been planning for another East Coast trip, but, we had also wanted to do James Bay, on the bike. But, since riding is impossible for me, right now....lol....an R.V. will be AWESOME!!
So, I am starting to look into that now. I can't wait!!

M.S., is not ruining us!!

We, Jay & I, love to travel, so we are going to do JUST THAT!!

Not to worry, though, I will take my laptop with me, and I will be sure to post updates every night of our travels, and yes, pictures, too!!!!....lol

Until we go though, I will still be sharing everything with all of you, MY FRIENDS.

For now, though, I would like everyone out there to STAY POSITIVE, HOLD ONTO YOUR DREAMS, BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!!
YOU CAN WIN! YOU WILL MOVE FORWARD!

SAVOR YOUR VICTORIES! YOU WILL HAVE THEM!!

Till tomorrow,
Have A GREAT Day/Night, MY FRIENDS
Know You ARE LOVED, ,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

HAPPY CANADA DAY!!

2008-07-01T12:12:00.013-04:00

Yes, it is July 1 - CANADA DAY!! It is CANADA'S BIRTHDAY!
Today, is a day to have fun, PARTY!, fireworks, vacation, NO WORK!!
Today is going to be another MOVING FORWARD day....lol
Already, VICTORIES! I was able to use my walker to get to the washroom, this morning!! It was so GREAT!! I was then able to get myself washed up, and dressed! Now, I am here telling you about it!!
Slow, small, baby steps...but, I WILL WIN THIS CHALLENGE!! I AM WINNING THIS CHALLENGE!! MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IS LOSING!!

Now, as I am sitting here writing this, I am listening to one of my FAVORITE BANDS! COLLECTIVE SOUL! These guys are AWESOME!
Back in April, Jay & I went to see them live, in concert, at Casino Rama, in Orillia. It was the BEST concert that I had been to!
Of course, we did some gambling, too. You cannot go to a casino, and not play the slot machines....lol... Needless to say, Jay WON! I did not...boo hoo... But with Jay winning, it helped to pay for the weekend!! All in all, it was an AWESOME weekend!

We LOVE to travel, whether it be in the van, jeep, or on our Goldwing...motorcycle...for those not sure...lol

That is also what makes my latest M.S. CHALLENGE so hard on us....we cannot do the things we LOVE to do, at this time. BUT we will be doing it ALL, AGAIN, VERY SOON!!

One year ago today, we actually were on the road, riding our GOLDWING, hooked up with our trailer for our stuff, heading for the East Coast! 14 days, on the road, along the St. Lawrence River, through Gaspe, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Halifax!! It was beautiful!! The Ocean was Beautiful, all the little coastal fishing towns....WHAT A SIGHT!! We then took a Ferry Boat from Yarmouth, Halifax, across to Bangor, Maine, U.S., and came back home through the States.

I have some pictures, here, for you, from our East Coast Trip.

There you have it,....our East Coast trip, July, 2007!! And yes, that girl with all the leather on, black skull cap....yes, that's me...lol

I know, today's post was focused more on my travels & adventures, but I really wanted you to see that, YES I did have, and WILL HAVE, again a REAL LIFE!!

YOU TOO, WILL MOVE FORWARD!!

KEEP BELIEVING, STAY POSITIVE, STAY FOCUSED!

Till Later,
Know You Are Loved,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

TODAY'S M.S. VICTORIES UPDATES!!!

2008-06-30T20:50:00.002-04:00

Well, this lovely sunny day, held some more VICTORIES!!

I did some walking, with assistance, some leg exercises, to keep the circulation going in that left leg....lol WOW!! When the left foot, and leg fall asleep, does it ever HURT when you try walking on it!!....lol

My Mom has gone to visit her sister, who is my aunt, for the night, then they are going up to Mom's trailer until Wednesday. My Mom will be coming back to stay with us on Thursday, until this improves or finally Leaves!! She does offer Jay much needed assistance at this time....lol

MY LOVE, JAY, HE IS THE GREATEST MAN IN THE WORLD!! HE IS MY STRENGTH, MY INSPIRATION, MY MOTIVATION!! SOMETIMES, WE HAVE TO WAIT A LIFETIME, IT SEEMS, FOR THE RIGHT PERSON TO COME ALONG....WE MAKE MISTAKES, WE LEARN FROM THEM....THEN WE ARE REWARDED!! My PRINCE CHARMING, CAME RIDING UP, NOT ON A WHITE HORSE, BUT, ON AN IRON HORSE!!

We all need LOVE, SUPPORT, and ENCOURAGEMENT, in our lives. These things make our CHALLENGES, no matter what they may be, bearable!

Tomorrow, will hold MORE VICTORIES for me, THIS I KNOW!!

STAY POSITIVE, STAY FOCUSED!! YOU CAN & WILL MOVE FORWARD!!

Till Tomorrow,
Have An INSPIRING Day/Night,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

A NEW DAY HAS ARRIVED!! M.S. WILL BE PACKING IT'S BAGS - SOON!!!

2008-06-30T11:31:00.002-04:00

Yes, a sunny day has arrived! The sunshine just seems to contribute to a POSITIVE ATTITUDE!
VICTORIES happened already, this morning!!

I was able to get my left leg to move...albeit...ever so slightly, but, IT MOVED!! I got to the washroom with MY LOVE'S help, got dressed by myself, and, here I am.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS WILL NOT WIN!! M.S. WILL BE LEAVING!!

I know it is going to be a slow come back, climbing mountains & hills always takes longer, than walking downhill, or even a straight line...lol

My CHALLENGE at this moment, is getting my strength back on the left side. I have no balance, my equilibrium is shot....lol
I have no control over what the left side of my body does, and no strength there.
It will come back, just slowly....lol

REMEMBER turn your frowns upside down!! STAY POSITIVE! DRAW FROM YOUR INNER STRENGTH!

YOU CAN MOVE FORWARD! YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!
YOU ARE LOVED! YOU ARE NEEDED!!

Try to have patience with those that are there for you....lol....sometimes hard to do, I know, but, no matter what, THEY know that you do not mean it.
Dealing with our CHALLENGES & INNER DEMONS,
that is something that no one can ever understand, unless they have faced them personally, themselves...and WE must understand that, as well. I do know this is hard, as our emotions, hormones, EVERYTHING is out of whack....lol...but, REMEMBER YOU ARE GOING TO MOVE FORWARD!!
YOU WILL CONTINUE!! TOMORROW WILL BE BETTER!!

Till Later,
STAY POSITIVE, STAY FOCUSED!!
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

A GOODNIGHT UPDATE...

2008-06-29T21:55:00.004-04:00

A quick night time update, as I am fading, FAST!!

It is almost time to re-charge....lol

I had a few victories today, now that I do think about it...lol

1 - I GOT MYSELF DRESSED THIS MORNING!
2 - I DID SOME WORK ON THE COMPUTER TODAY, CO-HERENTLY....lol
3 - I CLEANED OUT A DRAWER IN THE KITCHEN, WHEELING AROUND IN MY CHAIR....lol
4 - I MADE A POT OF COFFEE!!!
5 - JAY & I SAT AND WATCHED A MOVIE THIS AFTERNOON - "HELLBOY" - IT WAS REALLY GOOD, IF YOU LIKE SCI-FI *HELLBOY 2 IS COMING OUT IN JULY, I DO WANT TO SEE THAT!!

So, I DID have victories, now that I think about it...lol Maybe that is why I am So tired, now???? You think?

REMEMBER THEY DO HAPPEN, WE JUST DON'T REALIZE IT TILL WE THINK ABOUT IT.

I AM MOVING FORWARD!! YOU WILL MOVE FORWARD, TOO!!

DO NOT LOSE SIGHT OF YOUR TOMORROWS!! YOU WILL REACH THEM!! One step at a time, one day at a time, but you WILL GET THERE!!
I WILL GET THERE!!

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS WILL NOT WIN!! I WILL WIN THIS BATTLE!!

I will leave you with this for tonight, as I found it somewhere on line, and thought it was cute....

it is by anonymous - "SMILE. It's the second best thing you can do with your lips"

Till Tomorrow,
Have an Awesome Day/Night, MY FRIENDS,
Stay Strong,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

IT'S SUNDAY!

2008-06-29T10:34:00.004-04:00

Starting another day....lol

First, last night...we watched JUNO...it, was not a bad movie, just not what I thought. It mostly centered around teen pregnancy. A 16 year old girl from the East Coast, who found herself to be pregnant by a young guy, is faced with decisions, as to how to handle the pregnancy.
Overall, it was a watchable movie...lol.... No one fell asleep!!

I think we will attempt the other one this evening.

So far, my day has been uneventful. I made it to the washroom, with MY LOVE'S help this morning. I then got myself dressed, with no assistance....lol...YEAH!!..small victory!!

TODAY WILL BE A MOVING FORWARD DAY!
STAY POSITIVE - STAY FOCUSED!!

YOU CAN & WILL MOVE FORWARD!!

Till Later,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

IT"S THE WEEKEND!!

2008-06-28T11:56:00.003-04:00

Yes, it is the Weekend!!

I had A GREAT SLEEP! Slept through the night...even through the thunder storm...lol

Woke up, did some therapy by myself, on my legs..stretches, tried to do some flexing, used my Pilate's ring to try to do some pushes with my thighs and calves, and also used it with my arms...lol

Anything to try to regain the strength in that left leg!!

I am climbing that hill, again today...just have to do it slowly...lol

See, I had climbed the hill on Thursday, or at least, I had started, but, I did too much. I already know that...and because of that, I was useless, yesterday.
Now, today has started out great!, small victories...with more to come!
I am not going to push anything today, just do what I am capable of doing, relax, recharge, when needed, and then tomorrow, I will be ready to face the next few steps back UP the hill....lol

Now, for the movie, last night....we did not get to watch it....lol I was so beat, and I took a sleeping pill, after my best friend, Pat left at midnight, that I fell asleep as soon as I hit the pillow...lol

So, we are going to try to watch them tonight....lol
There are two movies - JUNO & REDACTED - I really want to see JUNO, Jay wanted to see REDACTED. So, we will watch JUNO first, then the other, this way, if I don't make it for REDACTED, Jay can watch it.

I WILL BE WATCHING JUNO TONIGHT!! I will not miss my movie night, tonight...no way!!

That is one of the things you always have to remember...DO NOT LET YOUR CHALLENGE DEFINE/RULE YOUR LIFE!!

Try to maintain some normalcy in your un-normal life....lol STAY IN CONTROL!!
STAY IN CHARGE!!

YOU WILL WIN!! YOU WILL MOVE FORWARD!! CHALLENGE YOUR CHALLENGE RIGHT BACK!!

NEVER GIVE UP!! DO NOT QUIT!!

WE CAN ALL FACE & WIN OUR CHALLENGES!!

I will continue to move forward with my life, I WILL CONTINUE to CLIMB MY HILL!!

YOU WILL MOVE FORWARD, TOO!!

Till Later,
STAY STRONG, KEEP MOVING FORWARD!!
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

UPDATE FOR THE NIGHT.

2008-06-27T20:42:00.002-04:00

Good evening, MY FRIENDS.

I had a very uneventful day, today....lol....I actually slept, this afternoon, right up until dinner time. It was a needed sleep, RECHARGE time, as the pills are making me so dopey, and tired....lol

TOMORROWwill be different!!

Although, with assistance, I was still able to walk to the washroom, when I had to go....lol

Jay & I are going to attempt to watch a movie, again, tonight....lol.... Not sure which one, as he is out getting it now!! I will have to let you know in the morning, but, I am sure it will be better than the one the other night!

Have a GREAT night,
Stay Strong,
Till Tomorrow,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

GOOD MORNING!!

2008-06-27T09:04:00.008-04:00

Today, just did not start out the way I had thought it would, or had planned on when I woke up...lol

Do you ever have those days?

It all started, when I had to wake Jay, to take me to the washroom...lol....I did not want any "accidents"...lol

So, being awake now, I decided, to stay up. This was at 7:30 this morning...lol

Needless to say, my alone time, in which I was going to wake up fully, and update here, was short lived....lol

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE EVERYONE for wanting to be sure I am okay, but, there are still those times, when, you just do not want to carry on a conversation....lol...and at 7:30 in the morning, talking is not on my list of priorities....lol

But, I am not going to stress about it...lol...I will still have a good day!!

THERE WILL BE MORE VICTORIES, TODAY!!

TODAY WILL BE A MOVING FORWARD DAY!!

YOU WILL MOVE FORWARD, TOO!

Remember, life always gives us challenges....lol..albeit, some worse than others.
BUT, it is how WE, YOU, & I deal with our CHALLENGES,
that decides the outcome.

You see, I KNOW I WILL WALK AGAIN!!

It will not be today, it may not be tomorrow, BUT, IT WILL HAPPEN!
One day at a time, and it WILL HAPPEN!!

MY CHALLENGE NOW, climbing back up the hill that I tumbled down, a month ago....lol And we all know it takes longer to climb up a hill than to go down a hill....lol

You know, that hill euphemism was used by a walker at the WEBC(WEEKEND TO END BREAST CANCER) walk that Jay & I are on the moto safety crew for, last year, in Ottawa. The walker, Chad, made the hill comparison, when the Walker's, on the second day of their walk had this HUGE hill to climb, in the heat, and sun....lol

His words were to the effect, that climbing that hill, was in essence what every single person, who has fought their challenges with their disease, has had to do - CLIMB A HILL

In my eyes, all those walker's, they are HEROES!

THEY ARE MY INSPIRATION!!

THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE FOUGHT & WON THEIR CHALLENGE! INSPIRATION! HEROES!
THEY ARE SURVIVORS!!

To those that lost their challenges, THEY TOO ARE HEROES!! Those people, they are the ones that have inspired us to keep going, to do what we do to SURVIVE!!

We NEVER FORGET the HEROES!!

That is what we all need, HEROES, INSPIRATION!! Hold onto those kind of thoughts, believe, TOMORROW
, will be better!
YOU CAN MOVE FORWARD!!
I CAN & WILL MOVE FORWARD!!

I will be back later to update.

Till later,
STAY STRONG,
STAY FOCUSED,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

GOOD DAY UPDATE!!

2008-06-26T20:15:00.002-04:00

I thought I had better let everyone know how my day went...lol...as I am going to bed, VERY SOON!! I am SO, SO, TIRED!

I got to the doctor`s office. YEAH!!!! He said, yes, this latest M.S. flare up is going to go into remission, but, it will decide when....lol That`s Multiple Sclerosis....it likes to play games!! My take on it....I have gone as low as I am going to go, this time around, and the only place left to go now, is UP!! I WILL WIN!! I AM MOVING FORWARD!!
The doctor also decreased my prednisone doses...you have to be weaned off of that stuff, as it screws everything up, if not. He also gave me some Baclofen, which will help reduce the tremors I have been getting, as well.
So, all in all, my doctor's trip was a good one, and he wants to see me in 2 weeks, again.

From the doctor's we went for the cat food, then grocery shopping...lol....everyone still needs to eat!!

The new ramp was a blessing!! It made the whole day easier!

So MANY VICTORIES TODAY!!

Now, though, it is beddie bye time...lol....I am whipped!

TOMORROW I WILL HAVE MORE VICTORIES!!

I AM MOVING FORWARD! YOU CAN & WILL MOVE FORWARD!

YOU MUST STAY POSITIVE! STAY FOCUSED!

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH POSITIVE THINGS....FAMILY, FRIENDS, MUSIC, POETRY, ANYTHING THAT MAKES YOU SMILE!!

YOU CAN DO IT!! YOU CAN WIN! NEVER FORGET...YOU ARE IN CONTROL!!

Till tomorrow,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

BUSY DAY, TODAY!!

2008-06-26T10:00:00.004-04:00

First off, THE MOVIE, last night, "The Flock", was BORING!! I would not recommend it, really. Unless, you have insomnia....lol...Needless to say, I fell asleep, Jay watched it finished, though. He said it was boring, too. We will be trying for something different, next, THAT'S FOR SURE!! MY HONEY gets to pick the next one - something with ZOMBIES - of that I am sure....lol
ON a different note...
I called the doctor's office this morning, and I am going to see him after lunch.
From there, I want to get the cat food, as it is needed. By the time we get home, I already know, I will be needing a nap...lol
It will be time to RECHARGE
I do feel GREAT right now, but, I still need to get a shower, which will zap me...lol... So, I will RELAX after my shower, before going to the doctor`s....lol

I AM WINNING THIS BATTLE! Slowly, but surely, I AM MOVING FORWARD! MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS WILL NOT WIN!!

YOU TOO, CAN & WILL WIN YOUR CHALLENGES & BATTLES!!

STAY POSITIVE - STAY FOCUSED!

YOU CAN MOVE FORWARD! YOU CAN DO IT! I CAN DO IT!

Remember, one day at a time...lol
Be INSPIRED by every little VICTORY!! Savor each one. Tomorrow you will have more!!

What you could not do yesterday, you may do it today....if you could not do it today...DO NOT BEAT YOURSELF UP!! YOU WILL DO IT!!...maybe tomorrow...take your time...YOU WILL MOVE FORWARD!! YOU WILL WIN!!

I am going to start getting set for the doctor`s now...lol....this will take a while...no problem though...I cannot move any faster than my body lets me, and I know this. Remember, listen to your body, it will tell you when you can, or cannot do something...when it needs a rest.

I will update tonight & let everyone know how the day went. I GET TO USE MY RAMP today!!

Till Later,
Stay Strong,
Have AN INSPIRING DAY!!
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

UPDATE FOR TODAY!

2008-06-25T21:54:00.012-04:00

Well, my ramp is in!! I will be able to go out tomorrow!! I can't wait! It has been soooo long!!...lol

Here are some pictures of the ramp, as well as the "new " stairs at the sliding doors.
The way the original stairs were, they kind looked like they were just hanging there....lol....not a finished look. They needed to go under the whole door, and now it looks so much better!! I really like it, a lot!!

NEW STAIRS

RAMP

Tomorrow, I get to use my ramp!!

I had a really good day, today. Tomorrow will be even better!

I am going to be going to bed soon....MY LOVE & I HAVE A DATE, TONIGHT!!....Watching a movie, in bed...NO!! NOT THAT KIND OF MOVIE!! GET YOUR MIND OUT OF THE GUTTER!!...LOL

The movie is called The Flock, with Richard Gere. I will let you know about it tomorrow, after I have watched it.

Have a wonderful Day/Night, wherever you may be,
Stay Strong, Be Positive,
Know You are LOVED,
Till tomorrow,
With Love from the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

GOOD DAY, SUNSHINE!!

2008-06-25T12:03:00.003-04:00

The sun is shining, what a perfect start to what is going to be a WONDERFUL DAY!

I was able to do some left leg exercises in bed this morning, while I laid there.

Being that the kids are now finished school everyone was able to sleep in this morning....lol...what a JOY!

I actually was able to slide my leg into a knee bend position, and hold it there for 10 seconds, before it slid down....WHAT A RUSH that was! And I am trying to get the co-ordination back in my left hand again, as well. I still needed MY HONEY to assist me in walking to the washroom, but we got there, and I DRESSED MYSELF!!

VICTORIES!

As I am writing this, Glen & his crew from Inside Outside, are here putting in my ramp, so I can get out of the house, tomorrow!

My plans for tomorrow, I need to see my doctor, as he is going to be going away next week. So, tomorrow, I want to be able to see him. From there, I need to go to the pet store to get cat food for my #1 kitty, Lix.

Lix has kidney disease, and is in need of a kidney maintenance diet...special food...low protein...not the food that my other cat's eat. Lix's food can only be bought at the pet store, or the vet's. Buying it at the vet's is stupid, as it costs twice as much, AND he doesn't even like it! So, those are my plans for tomorrow.

For today, I will just savor any VICTORIES I have,,, RELAX, RECHARGE, and STAY FOCUSED!

I will be back later to update, and I will let you know when my ramp is done!!

Till later, BE STRONG, STAY POSITIVE, STAY FOCUSED!

YOU CAN & WILL MOVE FORWARD!
I CAN, WILL, & I AM MOVING FORWARD!!

With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

A GOODNIGHT UPDATE!!

2008-06-24T23:07:00.003-04:00

I had a GREAT DAY today!!
I had some more victories! There will be MORE tomorrow! This I AM SURE OF!!

MY FRIENDS, I AM WINNING!!

YOU CAN WIN!! YOU CAN & WILL MOVE FORWARD!!

I WILL & I AM MOVING FORWARD!!

Time for bed, time to recharge for MORE VICTORIES, TOMORROW!!

Have a wonderful day/night, wherever you may be,
Know you are loved,
Stay Strong,
With Love from the Heart,
Till tomorrow,
Lisa(seeseye)

OH!! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNING!!!

2008-06-24T10:16:00.002-04:00

And it is just that! BEAUTIFUL!!

Yes, I am in an EXCELLENT frame of mind, today!! Woke up, did some leg exercises in bed, on my own, actually got the left leg to move a bit!! When I TOLD it to! Got to the washroom, with MY LOVE'S assistance, & my walker, NOT THE CHAIR!!, got my self dressed, and here I am.

I HAD TO SHARE THIS WITH YOU!

VICTORIES!!

I AM MOVING FORWARD!I AM WINNING THIS CHALLENGE!!

YOU WILL WIN YOUR FIGHTS & CHALLENGES!! YOU CAN & WILL MOVE FORWARD!!

YOU MUST STAY POSITIVE! STAY FOCUSED! DRAW ON YOUR INNER STRENGTH!
Remember....YOU are in control.....NOT your DEMONS!

I AM IN CONTROL...NOT MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS!

I know I will have more small victories, today. And I will savor each of them....then move forward, to the next, whenever that may be. Slow, tiring, yes...but, WELL WORTH IT!

I WILL WIN!!

Till later,
STAY STRONG, STAY POSITIVE!
With Love from the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

NIGHT TIME UPDATE!!

2008-06-23T22:10:00.006-04:00

I just wanted everyone to know, I did have a few small victories today!! I am basically learning to walk all over again....lol

You see, with M.S., it has to decide when it is going to let go, not me...no matter how hard I try.

On a different note, tomorrow, Tuesday, Glen & Roger, from Inside Outside, are coming to build my ramp, so I can get out of the house!! I still cannot do stairs. I am so looking forward to getting out just for a bit....lol

It will be a temporary ramp, that can be removed when not needed, and put back when/if needed, again, which I hope will be never!

BUT, in putting the ramp in, I am telling the M.S. that it WILL NOT WIN!! It WILL NOT SUCCEED in DESTROYING ME!!

I WILL WIN!! I AM MOVING FORWARD!!

Till tomorrow,
Stay Strong, my Friends,
Stay Focused, Believe in yourself ,
You Will Move Forward, I Will Move Forward!!

With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

A NEW DAY!!!

2008-06-23T11:01:00.004-04:00

Good Day My Friends!

Well, the day has started with little victories! With the help of MY LOVE this morning, I had my shower, after "DANCING" our way to the washroom....lol
Then a leg rub from MOM, then dressed, and breakfast. Ready to start an inspiring day, to have more victories! No Matter how BIG or SMALL....they all count!

Now, let me tell you about last evening... nothing juicy....lol.... DID I MAKE YOU SMILE & THINK FOR A MINUTE?

Jay went out and got us a movie for last night...not what you are thinking...lol

It was called "Fool's Gold", with Matthew McConaghey, Kate Hudson, and Donald Sutherland It was a very good movie...funny. I would have to recommend it, as it was very entertaining!

I AM WINNING THIS CHALLENGE!

YOU CAN WIN YOUR CHALLENGES!!

PLEASE, MY FRIENDS, DO NOT GIVE UP!
REMEMBER, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! DRAW FROM THE STRENGTH OF YOUR LOVED ONES, DRAW FROM YOUR INNER STRENGTH!!

YOU CAN & WILL MOVE FORWARD!
I CAN, WILL, & AM MOVING FORWARD!

Till later, stay STRONG, be POSITIVE know you are LOVED by everyone in your life.
KNOW YOU CAN MOVE FORWARD!

Till later,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

THOUGHT this was CUTE!! And, I AM A BLONDE!!....lol

BLONDES WANTING TO BE COPS

Three Blondes were all applying for the last available position
On the Texas Highway Patrol.

The detective conducting the interview looked at the three of Them and said, "So y'all want to be cops, huh The blondes all nodded. The detective got up, opened a file drawer and pulled out a Folder. Sitting back down, he opened it and pulled out a Picture, and said, "To be a detective, you have to be able to Detect. You must be able to notice things such as distinguishing Features and oddities, such as scars and so forth." So saying, he stuck the photo in the face of the first blonde And withdrew it after about two seconds.
"Now," he said, "did you notice any distinguishing features About this man?"
The blonde immediately said, "Yes, I did. He has only one eye!" The detective shook his head and said, "Of course he has only One eye in this picture! It's a profile of his face!
You're dismissed!" The first blonde hung her head and walked out of the office.
The detective then turned to the second blonde, stuck the photo In her face for two seconds, pulled it back and said, "What About you? Notice anything unusual or outstanding about this man?" "Yes! He only has one ear!" The detective put his head in his hands and exclaimed, "Didn't You hear what I just told the other lady? This is a profile of The man's face! Of course you can only see one ear!! You're Excused too!" The second blonde sheepishly walked out of the office.
The detective turned his attention to the third and last blonde
And said, "This is probably a waste of time, but..." He flashed
The photo in her face for a couple of seconds and withdrew it,
Saying, "All right, did you notice anything distinguishing or Unusual about this man?"

The blonde said, "I sure did. This man wears contact lenses."

The detective frowned, took another look at the picture and
Began looking at some of the papers in the folder.

He looked up at the blonde with a puzzled expression and said,
"You're absolutely right! His bio says he wears contacts! How in
The world could you tell that by looking at his picture?"

The blonde rolled her eyes and said, "Well, Helloooo! With
Only one eye and one ear, he certainly can't wear glasses."

Hope you got a chuckle...laughter is a great form of therapy.

More later

HAPPY SUNDAY!!!

2008-06-22T13:14:00.004-04:00

Good afternoon Everyone!!

I have had such a WONDERFUL morning!

Slept in, got up, with MY LOVE`S help, had coffee, brekky. AND with a little assistance, I made it to the washroom, using my walker!! NOT my chair.

I AM WINNING!! I AM MOVING FORWARD!!

YOU CAN & WILL MOVE FORWARD!!

STAY POSITIVE - STAY FOCUSED!!

When life hands you lemons - make lemonade!

Take life one day at a time...DO NOT RUSH IT!! What you could not do today, you can do it tomorrow...NEVER FORGET THAT!! Take your victories today, cherish them, and tomorrow you WILL have more!!

DRAW ON YOUR INNER STRENGTH!!
YOU CAN & WILL MOVE FORWARD!
I CAN & WILL MOVE FORWARD!
I WILL WIN!!

I will be back later to update.

Stay strong,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

NIGHTTIME UPDATE!!

2008-06-21T21:04:00.005-04:00

Really nothing much....made a pot of coffee before dinner...lol...without spilling it, & with one hand, at that!
I walked with my Honey's help to the washroom...we danced our way there!

It is so great! I get to lead. Right, left...right, left.....I would not be able to do this, without the LOVE OF MY LIFE!! I LOVE YOU, JAY. THANK YOU FOR BEING MY LIFE PARTNER!

My mother has been cleaning my house, giving me leg rubs, and being a wonderful inspiration to me, as well. I LOVE YOU, MOM! THANK YOU!

Well, I do believe my last victory for today, will be getting into bed....lol

It is almost time for a well deserved sleep!!!

Have a great night/day, wherever you may be in this WONDERFUL WORLD!!,
HAVE POSITIVE, SWEET DREAMS,
KNOW YOU ARE LOVED,
Till tomorrow,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

I WILL WIN!! I AM WINNING!!

2008-06-21T11:32:00.003-04:00

I just wanted everyone to know, I have had some small victories already, this morning!!
Everything has to be done with baby steps, slowly, but, it will work!
Tomorrow will be something new, that I can do.

Yes, I had a couple of bad days, but, those have passed, and I WILL MOVE FORWARD!! I WILL WIN THIS FIGHT!!
YOU CAN WIN YOUR FIGHT!

We control our destiny. You Are in Charge! I Am In Charge!

The human body is an intricate piece of artwork....capable of healing itself, if given the right tools, maintained properly, and listened to.
By the right tools, I mean doctor's, medication, treatments that are necessary to maintain.
Listening to our bodies, that is important, as well. When your body needs rest. LISTEN! It is telling you it needs to recharge. Kind of like a battery...lol
Once charged up, You are ready to go again...lol

YOU CONTROL IT ALL! DO NOT LET YOUR CHALLENGE CONTROL YOU!

Take everything, one day at a time...YOU CAN AND WILL MOVE FORWARD! I CAN, WILL AND AM MOVING FORWARD! I WILL WIN! YOU WILL WIN!

When I started writing this post today, it was morning....lol It is now the middle of the afternoon!!!....lol
But, during all of this, I have had more victories!!

I was able to use my walker to walk from the washroom to the kitchen...lol!! VICTORY!!

Now, though, I am tired, so, time to rest, recharge....lol

If I am able, I will update this evening. If not, I will post in the morning.

Please, stay STRONG, STAY FOCUSED, KEEP MOVING FORWARD!!

Till later,
With Love from the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

NEW DAY!!!

2008-06-20T12:53:00.012-04:00

Like the title says...it is a new day. So far, still nothing on my left side....but, it will come back!!! It will just take a while. Time is what is needed.

I did have a couple of victories, today!! After I got up, Jay got me into the shower, so I could wash. After my shower, my mom gave me a much needed massage on my left leg...OMG!! it was wonderful!

We are basically doing physio....lol....try to get this leg working.

I know this is going to GO INTO REMISSION!! I WILL WIN!! I WILL MOVE FORWARD!!

Now, as promised, I have pictures for you!!!

This is my female cat, Squiggle

This is my new kitty, Felix

And this is my #1 kitty, also male, LIX!

All of these pictures were taken for me by my daughter, and I will get some better ones for you, when I can walk....lol
Till then, I thought at least you could see my babies!! I also have some of my ferrets, for you to see....

I hope you have fun checking out my FARM...lol
...lol

I am going to rest for a bit after lunch, but, I will be back later to update for the night.

Till Later,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

UPDATE!! BEFORE BED

Just wanted everyone to know, I had a few more victories today....lol There will be more, tomorrow! BABY STEPS, ONE DAY AT A TIME

I AM WINNING!!

I would also like to thank everyone who has sent me e-mails, and well-wishes. Your words have been encouraging, and appreciated....lol Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I am off to bed for the night...need my beauty sleep....lol No, I just need sleep.

Wherever you may be in this Big Old World, have a great night/day, and I will see you tomorrow.

Sweet Dreams, my FRIENDS,

Lisa(seeseye)

SORRY FOR A MISSED DAY!

2008-06-19T21:47:00.004-04:00

A DAY LATE UPDATE! I am sorry I am a day late....lol
I had a rough day yesterday, and to boot, no internet!!!!

Today, now that was a different story. I actually got myself dressed this morning, got from my bed to my transporter chair, than Jay got me into the Jeep, and we went for a 3 hour drive to pick up my mom for the weekend! Then of course, 3 hours back home....lol

Now, I am just dead tired!

My left side has no strength in it at all. I cannot even use my walker to walk. So, my poor Jay has been my left side. Now, with my mom here, that will take a bit of the pressure off of Jay and my kids. Between all of them, I WILL WALK AGAIN!! I KNOW I CAN DO IT!!

My honey bought for me today, an ankle brace, to keep my left foot from turning over when I try walking. It has definitely helped!! Wow, does it ever hurt when you come down on a bent ankle....lol...the brace is great!

On a different note, I did get some pictures of all my animals yesterday, so, I will post those tomorrow.

Well, I am off to bed tonight...I think I will be asleep before my head hits the pillow!! I will have pictures, tomorrow, and a full update. MORE victories will be MINE!!!
Have a GREAT night/day,
Till tomorrow,
With Love from the HEART,
Lisa(seeseye)

NOT SO GREAT MORNING....LOL....SO FAR!! IT WILL GET BETTER!!

2008-06-17T09:32:00.005-04:00

Just as the title says, not so good.

I fell, not once, but twice, this morning. It is as if I have NOTHING on my left side! Thank God!! - Jay was with me when it happened this time. This time, no matter how hard I tried, I could not get up! Even now, typing, I am having a hard time.

The tremors are trying to go through on the left, making my hand shake real bad, all the while, numbness, & tingling....no feeling...lol

It will come back at some time today, even if briefly....lol.... but it will.

I think it is the prednisone that I am on, causing these adverse attacks.I presently am taking ..yes..500mg. of prednisone a day! With those doses, things get kind of screwed up....lol...but the idea is to hopefully shorten the length of the exacerbation,...shock it back into remission.
Four years ago, when I had my last flare up, which is when I went from first stage M.S. - relapsing, remitting, to secondary progressive, which I am now,the doctor's tried putting me on Copaxone, a daily injection, for first stage M.S., but when I would take it, I would actually turn into, what I liked to call, a jelly fish....lol
No strength in my entire body. could not walk, could not sit, let alone hold my head up. But, after about 6 hours, everything would start to come back again. It was a side effect, but one that was able to prove that I had progressed. I was taken off the copaxone, and after a couple of weeks, everything went into remission, but, I could no longer work.
THAT IS WHY, I KNOW THIS WILL BE DOING THE SAME...it just may take longer, as this is worse than the last time, and I am also older now, than I was then....lol

I WILL WIN THIS!!

Today will get better. 2 steps forward, maybe 1 step back, but still a victory! Every step forward will add up to a larger amount than the steps back, therefore - spelling VICTORY!! MY VICTORY!!

I will post back later today.
Stay strong,
Till later,
With Love from the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

SEEING DOCTOR THIS MORNING - NEW KITTY CAT - ALL CATS!!

2008-06-16T09:34:00.003-04:00

Well, after an uneventful night, not much to say, as my walking is really bad right now....but, that will pass, eventually, too. I did have tremors on my left side, about 5 this morning...WICKED tremors...which I will tell the doctor about today. I do know that at my first visit to him when this started 2 weeks ago, he said everything would get worse, before it gets better(improves). AND, that is exactly what is happening. Yesterday, it seems it still wants to play games, now, I kind of look like a cross between someone who has had a stroke, and a person with Parkinson's Disease. I have neither! That is M.S.!

BUT, I WILL WIN IN THE END!

"Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try."
-A S Kumar-

I saw the above^quote this morning, and thought it was an appropriate one for today.
I am trying, as I believe, I WILL WIN!

I will update the doctor's when I return, later. God only knows what he is going to tell me today....but, it will not be bad news...this I am positive on.

MY NEW KITTY -

Felix is beautiful! And so loveable!! He is big, black, and oh so furry!! And, he gets along well with my other 2, just as I knew he would, even my number 1 cat Lix....At another time, I will tell you the story behind Lix's name. So, I now have a Lix, Felix, and Squiggle. 2 males, 1 female. I will get you pictures, soon...I promise.

I have to start getting ready for the doctor, but I will update all when I return.

Till later,
Stay STRONG,
With Love from the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

UPDATE:

Sorry, I did not get to the doctor's today. Could not get down the stairs, NO MATTER how hard I tried!!! Stopped stressing over it, and I called him, instead. NO Problem...call when you can get here, we will take you in, then.

That was the best that anyone could want to hear. You see, I know this is all part of this curse....even the doctor's know it is going to go into remission...just when?...is anyone's guess. I say 2 more months....max...but believe me, if it goes sooner, I will not be begging it to stay!....lol

I WILL WIN THIS!! NOT THE M.S.

Main thing, stay focused, stay strong, be ready to WIN!!

On the positive side today, Jay went and bought me a wheelchair, for getting out with, till my legs decide to work again....lol
Our friends that did our deck are going to be building a temporary ramp to the deck & yard for me, so I can go out, even when my legs will not work.

And, Suzette, the wife of Glen, from INSIDE OUTSIDE, is going to clean my house for me!!! What a doll, and what wonderful friends!! My kids and Jay, they are all my Angels, doing everything for me...but, I do not want to overload them, so, Suzette is going to do it for me.

Well, enough for now, I did not get any pictures yet, but as soon as I do, I will get them posted.

Till later,
Love from the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

GOOD MORNING!!??!! HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!

2008-06-15T08:11:00.008-04:00

At first, I did not think it was a GOOD MORNING....lol

But, then, I was like, yes, little victories!

I got out of bed, struggled...lol...out of bed, go to the washroom, .....then...whomp!...fall!!. HELP!! someone, HONEY!!, I can't get up!!...but, guess what....I DID GET UP!!! YES, scared, sore, crawling...lol...best I could, haul myself up, compose. But, I DID IT!!

The worst...trying to get someone else to walk in your shoes...HUH!....pun on words there...WALK?....No one can understand, unless they live it!! I know this...but, that is why YOU have to be YOUR OWN STRENGTH, YOUR OWN COURAGE, DRAW FROM WITHIN!! YOU CAN & YOU WILL, I CAN & I WILL, MOVE FORWARD, SUCCEED!!

Remember, savor your victories, your triumphs, knowing that YOU are the one who DID it!!

Yes, I was upset this morning when I went down, crying, no one could hear me, no one to help me, but, I drew on my inner strength, my belief in myself, my willingness, to succeed, to WIN! I basically sat there, rubbing a numb, bruised arm, taking stock of the situation....Now, I have to tell you this..... picture it...I have a smaller home, older, bathroom not much bigger than a broom closet, with a walk in shower...I am close to 6ft. tall....what a site I must have been!! Folded up on the little floor, looking at a toilet & a sink...Whoot!!...how nice of a site! YOU SEE?? There is the humor...laugh at your challenge...CHALLENGE it right back..I DID NOT LOSE THE FIGHT IN THE WASHROOM!! THE M.S. LOST!! I WON THE BATTLE!! YOU CAN TOO!! NO MATTER WHAT IT MAY BE!
I will post more later, post some stuff on the fatigue aspect, and some pictures, as well.

Till later,
Stay STRONG,
With Love from the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

EDIT: I just had these sent to me from a lady I know. I thought I would share them with you...brought a smile to my face..

TEACHER: Maria, go to the map and find North America ..
MARIA: Here it is.
TEACHER: Correct. Now class, who discovered America ?
CLASS: Maria.
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TEACHER: John, why are you doing your mathmultiplication on the floor?
JOHN: You told me to do it without using tables.

__________________________________________

TEACHER: Glenn, how do you spell 'crocodile?'
GLENN: K-R-O-K-O-D-I-A-L'
TEACHER: No, that's wrong
GLENN: Maybe it is wrong, but you
asked me how I spell it.

____________________________________________

TEACHER: Donald, what is the chemical
formula for water?
DONALD: H I J K L M N O.
TEACHER: What are you talking about?
DONALD: Yesterday you said it's H to O.

_________________________________

TEACHER: George Washington not only
chopped down his father's cherry tree, but also admitted it. Now, Louie, do
you know why his father didn't punish him?
LOUIS: Because George still had the axe
in his hand.
______________________________________

TEACHER: Now, Simon, tell me frankly, do you
say prayers before eating?
SIMON: No sir, I don't have to, my Mom
is a good cook.

______________________________

TEACHER: Clyde , your composition on 'My
Dog' is exactly the same as your brother's. Did you copy his?
CLYDE : No, sir. It's the same dog.
___________________________________

TEACHER: Harold, what do you call a
person who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested?
HAROLD: A teacher

NIGHTTIME UPDATE!!

2008-06-14T21:52:00.006-04:00

JUST WANTED TO GIVE A QUICK BED TIME UPDATE.

Today, had a couple small victories! At first, I was like, NO!! Nothing Happened today! But, then I thought my day through, kind of replayed it....lol
I was able to make Jay a pot of coffee this morning, when he awoke...lol

Then, I cleaned out the fridge..I know, WHOOPPEE!!!....lol But, for me, small victories! Then, I went for a 2 hour nap...much needed, believe me.

Tomorrow, I will tell you a bit about this thing called fatigue...a very real issue with M.S.

Right now, though, I am heading for bed, and I will see everyone tomorrow.

Have a great night/day, depending on where you are in this big world....lol

Stay strong,
With love from the heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

EDIT:

OMG!! I almost forgot, as I am so tired....lol

Jay adopted a new kitty cat from the humane society for me!!! His name is Felix, he is a black kitty, just like my others, and he is 3years old. I get him tomorrow!!

I cannot wait!

I will get some pics tomorrow of all my pets, then post them for you to see.

Love & prayers till tomorrow,
Lisa

I WILL MOVE FORWARD!! I WILL WIN!

2008-06-14T08:02:00.006-04:00

I WILL BE THE ONE TO WIN THIS BATTLE!!

I started out yesterday, as I told everyone, with little victories! Unfortunately, those were short lived....lol Just as I knew was going to be the case. But, today is a new day, and, IT WILL BE ME WHO WINS THIS BATTLE, NOT THE M.S.!

The purpose of my telling everyone my daily struggles with this challenge, were to hopefully offer inspiration, courage, understanding, & strength. If I have given just 1 other person/reader, out there facing their own demons, the strength to keep fighting, than I will have succeeded in doing the right thing.

YOU ARE YOUR OWN INSPIRATION. THE STRENGTH YOU HAVE TO MOVE FORWARD, COMES FROM WITHIN YOU!! Support, from loved ones & friends is definitely a blessing, a needed encouragement, to provide you with your inner strength. But, knowing YOU ARE NOT ALONE, YOU are your own BEST FRIEND and YOU WILL SUCCEED!!

Like, take me, yesterday, small short lived victories....but, more than what I had been able to do the day before. And, maybe, just maybe, TODAY, I will have a few more little victories that I did not have yesterday!....lol...that is an inspiration in itself, as I will have been the one to have done them, NO ONE ELSE will have done them for me.

So, when those little victories happen, be proud, savour them, knowing that tomorrow, or the day after, there will be more!! DO NOT push yourself, listen to your body, it will tell you when to go, when it needs rest.

YOU CAN & WILL MOVE FORWARD!! I CAN & WILL MOVE FORWARD!!

Till later,
With Love From the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

I AM WINNING!!

2008-06-13T10:03:00.003-04:00

YES!! I have some limited movement & motion on my left side this morning. Still cannot get in the pool today, though...the weather sucks!! Just my luck!....lol...
Tomorrow, maybe???? We are going out to get some things, in a while. I will post back here later. Let everyone know how it's coming.

I am MOVING FORWARD!! MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IS LOSING! THIS BATTLE WILL BE MINE!

Please, everyone, stay healthy, stay strong, DO NOT GIVE UP!!

Till later,
With Love,
Lisa(seeseye)

UPDATES - SOME GOOD - I THINK....

2008-06-12T09:46:00.010-04:00

Just as the heading says, I believe these are good signs.

I had an awful lot of leg cramping & leg/foot spasms this morning. My left leg and foot want to move, but not where I want them to go. This tells me the signals are trying to get through, or are getting through, that they are just crossed. I have put in a call to the doctor, maybe he can send me for some physio, so I can retrain everything. Or, at least get me a leg/ankle brace, to keep the foot from not staying flat, therefore compounding things by possibly breaking my ankle or leg!

I am taking this as signs of improvement, now I just need to be careful, & get the strength back.

I WILL BEAT THIS FLARE UP!! MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS WILL NOT WIN - I WILL!!

On a different note....I was not able to get in my pool yesterday, as I was too shaky. That was pretty well when I knew I was winning! Tremors had started coming, therefore, live signals were happening!

As long as the rain holds off today, and hopefully it starts warming up just a bit, maybe we will give it another shot!

I have to call the doctor back after lunch...then I will hopefully know more. This is not over with yet, I know that. But, I am MOVING FORWARD, and I believe this is the most excitement I have felt since the onset of this latest exacerbation, 2 weeks ago. It will now take some time to get everything back, but knowing I WILL DO IT, I WILL SUCCEED, makes all the difference in the world!!

I will get those pictures of the new pool stairs, posted for everyone to see, later today. And, I will let everyone know what the doctor comes up with for me, later, as well.

OOHHH - soon, no more one fingered/hand, typing!! It will be sooo GREAT!!
That really sucks! Typos like crazy, slower than molasses, soon, no more...lol

Till later, stay healthy & strong,
With Love,
Lisa(seeseye)

UPDATE TO THE UPDATE!

First of all, I am being referred for physio, by the doctor....YEAH!!! I will be seeing him on Monday morning, so, I can find out more then. I am figuring that since he is referring me, he thinks I will be able to get it back, as well.....lol

Also, I now have the pictures of the new pool stairs, as they are in my pool.

I plan to be getting in there, very soon....lol

Look!! My roses are blooming!

Have fun, stay strong, till later,

Lisa(seeseye)

WE HAVE STAIRS!!!

2008-06-11T09:20:00.004-04:00

Yes, we went yesterday, and we purchased the wedding cake stairs for the pool! They are being put in by our friends, today. I will be able to go swimming, later!! Below is what the stairs we bought look like - -

I will post an actual picture with them in our pool, once done.

I am really glad they are being put in. I need to get this left leg working!! I can hardly walk this morning, even with my walker!! I did have another charlie horse this morning in my left leg, but it did nothing! I am trying sooooo hard to be patient! I know it is going to go into remission, but the worst is waiting!
That is why M.S. IS so mean....lol...it plays games!!
SEE, I know I am going to WIN! It's just not knowing WHEN!, or how long I will be like this. No matter what, I have not fought Multiple Sclerosis for all these years, changed my life & my children's lives, for the better, come this far, to let M.S. BEAT ME!! NO! NEVER!! I have too much to do, to many places to go & see, this demon will not stop me now! I will MOVE FORWARD! I WILL GO ON! I WILL WIN!!

Yes, emotions do go up & down, but, anyone who is human, is going to have emotions. The main thing is, channeling those emotions, turning the downward spirals into upward ones, staying as positive as you can, knowing you will succeed! Taking the negative & making it positive...I know sometimes hard to do....lol If you have to get mad at your demons & challenges, than do so! You are now channeling those emotions, to where they should be directed!
The biggest thing, STAY POSITIVE! STAY FOCUSED! KNOW THAT YOU CAN & WILL SUCCEED!!

Try to SMILE!! A smile can do a wonder of good!! Surround yourself with happy thoughts, smiling faces, positive thoughts & inspirations. Watch a funny show, listen to your favorite songs, laugh at funny jokes or thoughts. Relieve the stress. Stress is such a debilitating factor in itself. Remove all stressful situations, or as much of it as you can...lol
AND REMEMBER - - YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!

I will put up the new pictures later, for all to see.

Till later,
With Love from the Heart,
Lisa(seeseye)

ANOTHER OUTING!!! YAY!!!!

2008-06-10T10:34:00.005-04:00

Jay & I will be heading out today to look for wedding cake stairs for our pool. Right now, I cannot get in or out of the pool with the deck ladder, so I need stairs!!

This is what they look like

It will be so easy for me to get in & out of the pool! I cannot wait!

A quick M.S. Update.

I had some more sporadic pain this morning in my left calf - kind of a charlie horse - it actually felt good...lol I had feeling!! Signals are trying to get through! I do know this means very little, yet still a sign. And a good one in my eyes! It could still take days, weeks, even months, but it will go into remission! I will MOVE FORWARD! I AM GOING TO WIN!!

As for those drapes on the new sliding door, we bought them yesterday, but still have to put them up properly. They do look good, just not 100%, but they will be soon....lol

I will post pictures of the pool stairs, once they are in, for you to see.

Please, let me say thank you, to everyone who has written to me, I answer all!! It may take me a bit, one fingering it & all....lol...but, I will respond!!

And, Terry, DO NOT GIVE UP!! MOVE FORWARD!
Please include Terry & family in you prayers, as well. They are facing challenges, & demons, also.

With Love to ALL,
From the Heart, till later
Lisa(seeseye)

UPDATES - AS PROMISED

2008-06-09T15:18:00.009-04:00

Well, I went to the doctor's today, for my follow up. He has put in a request to my neurologist for an appointment, to see if she has any miracles up her sleeves to speed this back into remission...lol Now, it is just a waiting game.

The sliding doors have now been completed, & I have before & after pics for you, NOW!!

BEFORE

AFTER

THE WHOLE THING

A FEW THINGS TO ADD, TODAY

2008-06-08T18:52:00.005-04:00

First, I hope everyone has had a nice weekend.

Jay took me out of the house for a couple of hours today, for a drive. I had to get out, just for a while!! It was wonderful! Thank you, Honey.

I wanted to let you know, that my Honey, he also bought me yesterday, a gorgeous stuffed Get Well White Teddy Bear, as well as, a Garden light up bear, that I have placed on the new deck, & that I can see through my new sliding doors!! I LOVE TEDDY Bears!

I thought I would also add some WEBC crew pictures from last year in Toronto, than you could see us some more!

I will update everyone on my M.S. tomorrow, once I get to the doctor's office in the morning.

WEBC PICS

Please enjoy, have a great night, I will update more tomorrow.
Till then,
Lisa(seeseye)

My Poem

2008-06-07T20:45:00.006-04:00

I wrote this poem, a couple of years ago, now. It was written for my father, who passed away on Jan. 4,2006. That was the worst day of my life!!
I decided I would like to share this with you.

Here is my Poem...

You Are...
by: Lisa Anne Kuhn

You are the sun in my sky,
The stars and the moon that i reach for.
You are the rock that i cling to,
You are my strength.
You, are the friend i never knew,
the one i know now.
You are my smiles, my tears;
my joys, my fears,
my sorrows,
YOU are the dreams of my
tomorrows.

Copyright ©2008 Lisa Anne Kuhn

NEED INSPIRATION?

2008-06-07T14:08:00.005-04:00

Now is a time when getting some extra inspiration is a good thing. Thought I would share this with you, from my friend Majestic. She has some truly inspiring thoughts and quotes. Worth the read. Majesticvisions blogspot

SLIDING DOORS ARE IN

2008-06-07T10:48:00.005-04:00

Well, the sliding doors are in, now the finishing touches are following...the trim, we have to go get drapes. When everything is done, I will then post some pics.

Me, I am still incapacitated somewhat. I do have some independence back with my new walker. I did have some minor pain in my left foot last evening, which tells me the signals are trying to get through. Now, to just get the leg to work, again, and the arm as well...lol

I am hoping that with the insight I have given everyone about my personal battle with M.S., that I have enabled you to have a better understanding of this awful disease.

I will continue to update you on my progress, my challenges. This is a great form of therapy, as well. Being able to share this with you.

I am not looking for sympathy, just strength, and understanding.

I will post, again, soon.

Have a wonderful day, stay happy & healthy till we talk again.

Lisa(seeseye)

COMING ALONG

2008-06-06T14:16:00.006-04:00

Just wanted to give a quick update, about everything going on right now.

The New Sliding Door.

YEAH!!! It is being installed, now, as I write this. Before & after pics will be posted, soon.

ME & My M.S.

I awoke this morning, could not walk, at all. The only way to describe what is happening at this time...think of what a person goes through when they have a stroke. That is the challenge I am faced with, today. I did not have a stroke. But, that is Multiple Sclerosis, and one of it's many ugly faces. Multiple, meaning of course, many. Sclerosis, meaning, scarring/scars. Many scars. My wiring is basically, shorting out. M.S. is a disease of the central nervous system.

THE most wonderful man in the world, my lifeline, my rock, my love, gave me back some of my independence today. He went out and bought me a walker that I could use in the house. A Grab bar for the washroom. HE also moved my computer up to the kitchen, from my basement office, so I could easily get to the washroom, or anywhere else on the main floor, without having to kill myself on the stairs!!!

That has to be the worst...becoming dependent on everyone else to do for you, what you have always done for yourself.

But, again I say, I WILL OVERCOME! This is just a temporary setback...a minor challenge!!! I WILL DRIVE again, SOON, I WILL RIDE with my love again, VERY SOON!!
We are NOT selling the bike, I WILL be riding WITH YOU!! THIS I VOW!

DAMN! Typing one fingered SUCKS!! LOL!!!

I will not let depression set in..I WILL stay focused, stay in control, stay positive..I WILL WIN!!

PLease, everyone, stay healthy, Happy,stay strong, and do not forget, no matter what curves life throws your way, you CAN & WILL SURVIVE & OVERCOME!! Know that you are LOVED, and YOU are SPECIAL to someone, if not to everyone in your life!

From the heart with LOVE,
Lisa(seeseye)

MY MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS CHALLENGE - UPDATE

2008-06-05T11:23:00.008-04:00

I just wanted to let all my faithful visitors know, I am now taking daily blasts of prednisone, in the hopes of sending my M.S. back into partial remission.

My other options, if this fails, will be i.v. treatments in the hospital, on an in or out patient schedule. The other is home care, to administer the i.v. I chose the prednisone, in the hopes of it working, as it has in the past. I will be seeing my Doctor again on Monday, for a follow up and re-evaluation, and will know more then.

The only things I really do not like about the prednisone are, of course, the side effects. But feeling like I am drunk, or stoned all the time, really sucks!!

I am confident in this working, and have every intention of continuing and moving forward, just as I was before this challenge arose.

A positive outlook, positive thinking, the support of loved ones, family and friends, and the willingness to continue and move forward, are the best forms of therapy a person could have. It always has been for me.

My children have been doing more around the house for me right now, with little or no argument or bribery, needed.

The most wonderful man a woman could ever hope for, my boyfriend/soon to be spouse, has been supportive, loving, caring, my lifeline...I Love You Honey...Thank you.

Those are the things that truly make this a bearable situation, and give me the strength, ambition, and courage to fight this, carry on, and move forward!!

No drugs can take the place of love, support, and faith.

I have included here a couple of links for your viewing, so you can see that there are others with the same feelings as me, who are also fighting their own demons, and challenges, but refuse to give up and let those demons win!!
LIVING FORWARD WITH DISABOOM

DISABOOM WEBSITE/MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

I WILL MOVE FORWARD!!

NO OTTAWA WEBC THIS YEAR

2008-06-03T14:53:00.009-04:00

Well, because of this M.S. flare up I am going through right now, we cannot do the Ottawa Weekend to End Breast Cancer. This is so upsetting and disappointing for me. But, the Toronto WEBC is in September, and by golly, I WILL BE THERE!
We do not walk the 60kms, but are part of the Moto Safety crew. Moto Safety is responsible for ensuring the walkers are kept safe, and inspired as well as encouraged, throughout the walk. Crew members are assigned to the higher volume intersections, helping walkers to cross these, safely. After walkers have cleared our assigned intersection, we then get onto our motorcycle, and head for the next assigned area. This routine is repeated over the 2 day, 60km walk, until the walkers return to ground zero, for closing ceremonies.
The WEBC is one of the most inspiring weekends anyone could ever experience. The courage, as well as dedication & determination to bring an end to this awful disease, which affects women & men, is what makes all who participate, Heroes in my eyes.
This would have been my second year doing the walk in Ottawa, and it will be my 3rd in Toronto.
We are hoping to be able to do the walk in Halifax, which will be the first one held there. Again, it will be dependent on my situation, come time for that walk. I will need to be a passenger on our Honda Goldwing, as I do not personally ride. I am a permanent passenger to my husband. We would have been riding to Ottawa, just as we will have to when we do Halifax, as well as Toronto.
All I can do is hope for better days ahead, and a quick end to this flare up!!
Below I have included some pictures from our previous walks. Enjoy, and when we do our next walk, I will post new pics then.

Have a Happy, Healthy day.

Pool Lining is Fixed, Deck Done! Just Need Pool ladder, & Sliding Door...

2008-06-01T20:42:00.005-04:00

Yep. I have had the pool lining patched, just have to get to putting in the pool ladder. Also, the deck has now been finished, and depending on the weather tomorrow, the sliding doors should be done then, as well. Pictures will then follow!
As you know, I had been down with a flu bug in the past weeks. Well, I would like to let you know, that I am now down with something, again. My postings will be few till this passes.
I have Multiple Sclerosis, and in the last 2 days, have been hit with a flare up(exacerbation). I am having a lot of difficulty walking, my coordination is way off, and doing just the most menial of tasks, is exhausting right now.
I have had M.S. for at least 15 years, if not longer. I was diagnosed 15 years ago, when I was 25 years old.
Four years ago I went from first stage, relapsing remitting to second stage, which is secondary progressive.
Most times I am pretty good, even though I can no longer work, do walk with a cane, and use a walker for longer walking distances.
Unfortunately, the reasons for a flare up are not 100% known, therefore, just being thankful for every good day, is the best therapy, for me. And, knowing, this will pass(hoping), is what makes it somewhat bearable.
Enough now, I just wanted everyone to know why I may be posting sparingly, but do not fear, I will put up those pictures, once everything is done.
Wishing you health & happiness till we talk again.
Lisa

JOKES FOR TODAY

2008-05-28T12:36:00.008-04:00

This one is too good....

Baked Beans - This is hilarious!

(This one is much too cute not to share. Enjoy! Be sure to
grab a tissue; I think you'll be laughing so hard you'll cry!)

One day I met a sweet gentleman and fell in love. When it
became apparent that we would marry, I made the supreme
sacrifice and gave up beans.
Some months later , on my birthday, my car broke down
on the way home from work. Since I lived in the countryside
I called my husband and told him that I would be late because
I had to walk home. On my way, I passed by a small diner and
the odor of baked beans was more than I could stand. With
miles to walk, I figured that I would walk off any ill
effects by the time I reached home, so I stopped at the diner and
before I knew it, I had consumed three large orders of baked
beans. All the way home, I made sure that I released ALL the gas.
Upon my arrival, my husband seemed excited to see me
and exclaimed delightedly: 'Darling I have a surprise for dinner
tonight!'
He then blindfolded me and led me to my chair at the dinner table.

I took a seat and just as he was about to remove my blindfold,
the telephone rang. He made me promise not to touch the blindfold
until he returned and went to answer the call.
The baked beans I had consumed were still affecting me and
the pressure was becoming most unbearable, so while
my husband was out of the room I seized the opportunity,
shifted my weight to one leg and let one go. It was not only
loud, but it smelled like a fertilizer truck running over a
skunk in front of a pulpwood mill. I took my napkin from my
lap and fanned the air around me vigorously.
Then, shifting to the other cheek, I ripped off three more.
The stink was worse than cooked cabbage!!!
Keeping my ears carefully tuned to the conversation in the
other room, I went on like this for another few minutes.
The pleasure was indescribable. When eventually the telephone
farewells signaled the end of my freedom, I quickly fanned
the air a few more times with my napkin, placed it on my lap
and folded my hands back on it feeling very relieved and pleased with
myself.
My face must have been the picture of innocence when my
husband returned, apologizing for taking so long. He asked me
if I had peeked through the blindfold, and I assured him I had not.
At this point , he removed the blindfold, and twelve dinner
guests seated around the table chorused: 'Happy Birthday!'

I fainted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Lawyers

The United Way realized that it had never received a donation from the
city's most successful
lawyer. So a United Way volunteer paid the lawyer a visit in his lavish
office. The volunteer opened
the meeting by saying, 'Our research shows that even though your annual
income is over two
million dollars, you don't give a penny to charity. Wouldn't you like to
give something back to your
community through the United Way?'

The lawyer thinks for just a minute and says, 'First, did your research
also show you that my mother
is dying after a long, painful illness and she has huge medical bills
that are far beyond her ability to
pay?'

Embarrassed, the United Way rep mumbles, 'Uh... no, I didn't know that.'

'Secondly,' says the lawyer, ' did it show that my brother, a disabled
veteran, is blind and confined to
a wheelchair and is unable to support his wife and six children?'

The stricken United Way rep begins to stammer an apology, but is cut off
again.

'Third, did your research also show you that my sister's husband died in
dreadful car accident, leaving
her penniless with a mortgage and three children, one of whom is disabled
and another that has
learning disabilities requiring an array of private tutors?'

The humiliated United Way rep, completely beaten, says, 'I'm so sorry, I
had no idea.'

'So' said the lawyer '...if I didn't give any money to any of them, what the hell makes you think I'd give any to you?

Pool Is Now Open!

2008-05-27T16:47:00.005-04:00

Well, after a slow start to spring, the weather finally warmed up enough in the last couple of days to open the pool. The only thing left to do is put the ladder in, and a couple of more sunny, warm days to warm the water up.
The only thing that stinks, I found a tear in the lining of the inside pool wall, so that has to be fixed, as well.
Last summer we redid our back yard. We had the old fence torn down and a new one put up. Then, a small deck was put on the house. After we had company over(2 people plus us=4), we decided we needed the deck to be larger. So, we had the same people, Inside Outside Home Services come back and make the deck larger.
Well, about 1 week later, we decided we were getting an above ground pool. And not a little one, either. A 30 by 15 foot, oval pool! And, of course, a deck ladder is a necessity, as those ones that go directly from the ground just stink! Guess what? We had to call Inside Outside back in to add even more on to the deck, as well as make that part higher, for the deck ladder.
Right now, Inside Outside's website is under construction, please check back soon for more information.
We did end up with a really nice deck, thanks to them. So much so, that they have been asked to come back, and, yes, make the deck even bigger this week!! And, I am even getting a sliding door from my bedroom out to the new deck addition...I can't wait!
This should all be done by this weekend, I hope, and when it is done, I will post up some pictures of the work that's been done.
Till then, I guess I will just fix the tear in the pool liner, hope for even warmer days, and have myself a swim.

I am Back!!

2008-05-24T16:07:00.003-04:00

Well, I am back, after a bit of sickness & recuperation. I was down with the flu for over a week, and then we, my hubby and I, went away for the long weekend. I am just getting caught up on things now, and I am in the process of doing up a nice piece on our trip, along with some pictures, for your viewing pleasure.
Give me a day or two, check back, and I will have everything posted up for you.
Till then, have a good weekend, enjoy the sun we are finally getting, and I will talk to you soon.

Lisa

AWESOME TRIP!!

2008-05-22T10:31:00.032-04:00

A few days ago I told everyone how my hubby and I do a lot of traveling, being involved with the WEBC walks, as well as our own personal adventures.
Well, for the May long weekend, we went on a 4 day road trip through the North!
We started in Ipperwash, Ontario, on Friday, after having spent the night at a great motel, called the Ipperwash Beach Motel, and it was cold!! We made our way through some small towns, and eventually arrived in Tobermory. We waited for the ferry boat, the Chi-Cheemaun, to take us across to Manitoulin Island. The ferry ride was great!
We disembarked about 2 hours later, and it was even colder!
Traveling across the Island was beautiful. The scenery was breathtaking, even though dusk was setting in. But because of this, we started looking for somewhere to spend the night, and as luck would have it, there was a big fishing derby going on, so all the motels on the island were fully booked! So, we just kept driving till we were off the island.
We basically took the first place we came upon, being so tired and all. Word of warning - DO NOT ever stay at the Weebly Motel, in Webber, Ontario! It was the motel that your worst dreams are made up of.
We noticed what we originally thought was a nice looking motel, set back from the main road. My husband went in to the office to get us a room for the night. The lady behind the desk told him it was $75.00 a night, but, if he paid cash, it would only be $60.00. Well, that alone should have made us run! But, oh no, we were so tired.
We went to the room, and it was just disgusting! Best way to describe it, you took a shower, and still did not feel clean! Needless to say, it was a fitful sleep, sleeping with one eye open, and out the door at 7 the next morning. I think we actually ran...hahaha!!
We headed into the nearest town for gas, which is another story in itself. I mean, you have seen the gas prices, right?
We continued on our way, going up, up, and up, till we passed through Sault Ste Marie, on our way to Wawa.

Wawa was our main goal for the weekend. The word Wawa, is Ojibwa for wild goose.
We found the greatest Motel with cabins, just as we were coming into Wawa. High Falls Motel & Cabins
This place was awesome! The cabins have everything you need in them. They are clean, well maintained, and newly renovated, too. Anna & Zenon, the owners, are wonderful!! If you get the chance to go to Wawa, be sure you stay here, High Falls Motel & Cabins, you will not be disappointed!
We left High Falls on Sunday morning, and started out towards Timmins...Yes, home of Shania Twain.

When we awoke, there was a wet snow falling in Wawa.

But as we continued north, we actually ran into mini blizzards!! Remember, long weekend in May, supposedly the first one of summer? Yea, right! The trees were covered in snow, and it was staying on the ground. Mind you, it was a good day to see wildlife.
On dim dreary days, the animals usually will come out of the bushes, and this day was one of them!
On our travels we saw a huge Moose!! He was off to the side of the road, just checking out the bushes and weeds. Unfortunately, by the time we turned around to go back for a picture, he had skittered back into the bush. So, no picture of him, but he was amazing, and beautiful!
We continued on, and came upon a black bear making his way towards the road. As we approached, we slowed down, and he started back up the embankment. He must have known I wanted his picture though, because, even though he went behind some dense bushes, he sat down, and posed for a shot!!

We continued on through the snow, which was beautiful on the trees and bushes. We passed through Timmins, and continued on to Sudbury, which would be our final stop, before heading home.

Our last evening on the road was spent at The Comfort Inn, and there is really no need to tell you that Comfort Inns are one of the better hotels/motels out there. I have never stayed at one which was bad.
Our evening was uneventful, but relaxing.
We continued bright and early the following morning, heading home.
All in all, even with the cold weather, and snow, it was a great long weekend, and I would recommend to everyone, that if you have the opportunity to travel through the northern parts of Ontario, you will not be sorry!
Thanks for reading, and below I have added some more pictures for you to see.

JOKES FOR THE DAY

2008-05-14T09:18:00.007-04:00

Since no body wants to answer riddles, I thought I would give you something else.
Sometimes I come across funny stories, jokes, sayings...So, I thought I would share them here, as well, for everyone to enjoy.

Here are a couple I found today...

The love story of Ralph and Edna.

Just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to, doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have. Ralph and Edna were both patients in a mental hospital. One day while they were walking past the hospital swimming pool. Ralph suddenly jumped into the deep end. He sank to the bottom of the pool and stayed there .

Edna promptly jumped in to save him. She swam to the bottom and pulled him out. When the Head Nurse Director became aware of Edna's heroic act she immediately ordered her to be discharged from the hospital, as she now considered her to be mentally stable.

When she went to tell Edna the news she said, 'E dna, I have good news and bad news. The good news is you're being discharged, since you were able to rationally respond to a crisis by jumping in and saving the life of the person you love. I have concluded that your act displays sound mindedness. The bad news is, Ralph hung himself in the bathroom with his bathrobe belt right after you saved him. I am so sorry, but he's dead.'

Edna replied, 'He didn't hang himself, I put him there to dry. How soon
can I go home?'

BBQ RULES

We are about to enter the summer and BBQ season. Therefore it is important
to refresh your memory on the etiquette of this sublime outdoor cooking
activity, as it's the only type of cooking a 'real' man will do, probably
because there is an element of danger involved.

When a man volunteers to do the BBQ the following chain of events are put
into motion:

Routine...
(1) The woman buys the food.
(2) The woman makes the salad, prepares the vegetables, and makes dessert.
(3) The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with
the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man who is
lounging beside the grill - beer in hand.

Here comes the important part:
(4) THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL.

More routine....
(5) The woman goes inside to organize the plates and cutlery.
(6) The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is burning.He thanks
her and asks if she will bring another beer while he deals with the
situation.

Important again:
(7) THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN.

More routine....
(8) The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces,
and brings them to the table.
(9) After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes.

And most important of all:
(10) Everyone PRAISES the MAN and THANKS HIM for his cooking efforts.
(11) The man asks the woman how she enjoyed 'her night off.' And, upon
seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just no pleasing some women....

I Have Been Out of Commission For Awhile.

2008-05-13T22:56:00.005-04:00

Yes, I have been out of sorts lately, with a very bad cold. I am starting to come back around, and hopefully I will be able to get back to a normal routine...soon...lol

I will be away alot in the coming months, but, I will make sure I let everyone know how things are going.

My husband and I are involved with The Weekend to End Breast Cancer walks, and we have 2 walks, plus a Ride to Conquer Cancer, all in the next while.

We are part of the Moto Safety Crew.

I will definitely post up some pictures from the events, as they happen.

Keep checking back for updates, as I will be back to normal soon.

Here are some links for the Weekend, check them out...

TORONTO WEBC

OTTAWA WEBC

TODAY'S RIDDLE...

2008-04-22T20:39:00.007-04:00

I have another riddle for you. Every day, I will try to post a new one for you. The same applies here, as the last one. Submit your answers in the comments, and the correct answer will be posted the following day!!
Have fun!

"A murderer is condemned to death. He has to choose between three rooms. The first is full of raging fires, the second is full of assassins with loaded guns, and the third is full of lions that haven't eaten in 3 years. Which room is safest for him?"

(Added : April 26)

**Since we have had no answers so far, the riddle will remain unanswered, until someone posts a guess at it!!**

I'm waiting......

(Added: May 3)

**This is an answer I received from a young lady named Hannah.

"Hi Lisa, . I think the answer is The lions if they have not eaten for 3 years then they are probably dead. Take Care Hannah."

YES!! She is correct!! Thank you, Hannah, and well done. Hannah also has a very excellent blog here...http://poppies.bravejournal.com/
Please feel free to check it out.

AN UNUSUAL PARAGRAPH.

2008-04-22T16:45:00.003-04:00

I received this in an email today. I thought I would share it with you. Can you figure it out?
If you have an answer, no matter what it may be, leave it in the comments section following this post. Tomorrow I will post the answer for all to see. Be sure to check back to see if your answer was correct!
Good luck...

"This is an unusual paragraph. I'm curious how quickly you can find out what is so unusual about it. It looks so plain you would think nothing was wrong with it. In fact, nothing is wrong with it! It is unusual though. Study it, and think about it, but you still may not find anything odd. But if you work at it a bit, you might find out. Try to do so without any coaching!"

(Added: April 26)

**This has still been unanswered, so same applies. Post an answer, than I will let everyone know the correct one.**

HAPPY EARTH DAY!!

2008-04-22T15:50:00.003-04:00

Yes, today, April 22, is Earth Day.
Maybe you helped plant trees, cleaned up a park, carpooled, walked, or rode your bike, to work today, or just cleaned up your own back yard?
You may not think you have actually done anything to help the environment, but you have!!
Your children, grandchildren, and generations to come, all Thank You... I Thank You.
Keep up the great work!

What did you do for Earth Day? Share your comments, below.

Forums?

2008-04-21T08:53:00.000-04:00

Just what is it with people? Whenever I visit a forum, no matter what it is for, there are whiners and complainers.
"I joined this site(for free) with the intent of making money, now I get nothing!" "What do you mean, I am being censored? What happened to free speech?" Those are just 2 that I came across today.
Give it a rest, people, everyone else knows it is all in fun, and we would like to be able to enjoy our time on these forums, without putting up with your nonsense!
Just what is up with people???