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Crash and I Are Recovering Together
It started off as any other day, a bright sunny Monday afternoon in Southern California. My dog Crash and I were enjoying our daily walk to the community dog park. This was a place where we went often because he loved to dig, run, bark and play. I noticed that my Parkinson’s was a little […]
A letter To PD On Our Anniversary
Today is my 6-year anniversary of being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. I wonder what Parkinson’s will give me to celebrate 6 years of having a committed relationship with it? Whoa… to think back to all the memorable moments that we have spent together… Priceless. I felt that the best way to celebrate our courtship was […]
What I Can Do
I have been having a little bit of a challenge with my Parkinson’s disease lately. It has been, shall we say frustrating… yes, I can think of more descriptive words to describe the current state of my health, but I will refrain. I used to be able to know my body and how my symptoms […]
Just Say No
Every time you say no to someone else, you say yes to you.” –Reiki Master Suri It has been a skill that I have been practicing for over a decade and am just now getting comfortable with it… saying no. I haven’t perfected the art of denial, without guilt, but I do appreciate the many […]
What would you say about Parkinson’s disease?
If someone asked you, “Tell me about your Parkinson’s disease”, what would you say? Would it be something optimistic, inspirational or motivating? Or maybe it would be something fearful, angry, or sad? There is no right answer… just as long as it comes from the heart. One of the main reasons people read my blog… […]
A Duopa Pump Question
One of the main reasons I started the Perky Parkie blog was to extend my reach and help connect the Parkinson’s community. Living in Southern California, I’m limited on the amount of exercise classes and support groups I can facilitate. Once I realized that I couldn’t be two places at once and my Parkinson’s made traveling difficult, I […]
What Happens If I Turn My DBS Off?
I get asked quite frequently, “If you had to do it all over again, would you still elect to have Deep Brain Stimulation surgery (DBS) to help control your symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?” Why do I post this now? Well Monday, I will be going into the operating room and having my stimulators… AKA […]
What Is A Hero?
This last weekend, I made the long journey to the state of Kansas. To the city of Hays to be specific. I was following the yellow brick road to attend the Emerald Ball and receive an award acknowledging my “Outstanding Achievements in the Parkinson’s community.” First day in Hays, I am doing my part to […]
Blue Blankin
When I was a baby, besides being freakin’ adorable, I had a security blanket name Blue Blankin. Blue was a comfort for me when times got scary or stressful. I could wrap myself up in her and I felt safe. It is incredible that a small crochet blanket would become such an important part […]
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