Original Posting: 11/07/2015 My optometrist asked his usual questions in his unique and timberous voice. He was our hidden gem in an unassuming WalMart vision center. The proverbial “DIners, Drive-ins, and Dives” find in the world of optometry. He was highly intelligent and very knowledgable, although very quiet and introverted. After six years of exams Read more

Original posting: 11/02/2015 Anyone who has had to order my mom a latte would understand why I have an issue with being difficult when eating and drinking at food establishments. I am not the one who will send anything back, even if they get the order wrong. I am just thankful to have the meal Read more

Original Posting: 10/27/2015 I chose the lab because it was adjacent to my neurologist’s office, so I figured somehow this would make my life easier. It was close to campus, but so were five others. Sonora Quests are like McDonald’s, with one on every corner, but my favorite location had closed. Now that I was Read more

Original Posting: 10/21/2015 In the months leading up to the diagnosis, I tried to keep one toe in MS research and the rest of my body out of the proverbial autoimmune water. I live my life embracing the holographic nature of the universe and posit myself as the create-tress of my life. I believe worrying Read more

Original Posting: 10/20/2015 We had a few hours before picking up our sons and a few hours had passed since my doctor confirmed my diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. We decided to stop at the Copper Still Moon Shine Grill to share a plate of nachos and toast the end of a journey. And the beginning Read more

Original Posting: 10/17/2015 I proceeded to explain to my husband that there was a well of tears that I had been keeping dammed in for the last week. I freely admit that I tend to rationalize my emotions. This was yet another example of a painful situation where I had just decided to set my Read more