Who do you see in the mirror?

This morning, I wrote a blog entitled "Who is looking back at me?"   I believe it is my best blog ever.  Check it out at www.activatetheimaginable.wordpress.com

Therefore, I am entitling this blog as "Who do you see in the mirror?"

Have you really looked in the mirror since you were diagnosed with Parkinson's diease?  I did this morning.  I realized I see the same person as I did before I was diagnosed with such a chronic progressive illness.  I might not be able to move very fast in the mornings now, therefore, I just get up earlier and take some meds and when they kick in then I get moving to the same old beat as I did before my diagnosis.

I still look the same, brown hair or maybe strawberry blonde, depending on what color dye is on it.   I have beautiful hazel eyes that go great with that wonderful smile of mine.  My eyelids might not blink as much as they did before, however, I just look at it as if my eyes want to take in more beauty that surrounds me on this earth.

I'm still the loving and a caring person that I was before this crazy disease.  I still try to help those around me with stories of my own to motivate others.  I show others with this disease how much I care about them and teach them as much as I can so they can feel as good about theirselves as they possibly can.

Now look back in that mirror again.  Who do you see deep down inside?

For just one more day

I’m a young woman, whom used to be strong and free.
But now I’m stricken with Parkinson’s disease.
I can’t walk without shuffling my feet.
There are times I feel defeat.
I stay at home all day long, and wonder how it would feel to just work one more day.
If only I had that one day to feel complete.
In complete control of my destiny.

Mary Killian 2013

Shopping spree

My oldest sister found out about 6 months ago that she also has Parkinson's disease.  She is in the early stages of this disease.  On occasions she will call me to talk about her shopping sprees, which I can't help but laugh as she's telling me to stop.  The meds we both take cause an addiction to shopping.  However, she told me this time that I should not be laughing and should be telling her to stop.  I let her know that is not possible.  When I was at the top of my game with that shopping addiction, my 5 sisters were all telling me I needed to stop.  I laugh because I sure can relate.

Physical Therapy

I have been going to Physical Therapy for over a week now.  I have been getting my ankle back in shape.  Plus, a lot of core and balance exercises.  I am doing very well.  I'm amazed at how bad I really was doing.  These exercises are going to whip me back in shape and I just might feel like a teenager again....lol

If your not walking just right or your balance is keeping you from moving too fast, ask your doctor if Physical Therapy is for you. 

A  little exercise can go a long way.

Enjoy!

Who do you see in that reflection?

This morning, I wrote a blog entitled "Who is looking back at me?"   I believe it is my best blog ever.  Check it out at www.activatetheimaginable.wordpress.com

Therefore, I am entitling this blog as "Who do you see in the mirror?"

Have you really looked in the mirror since you were diagnosed with Parkinson's diease?  I did this morning.  I realized I see the same person as I did before I was diagnosed with such a chronic progressive disease.  I might not be able to move very fast in the mornings now, therefore, I just get up earlier and take some meds and when they kick in then I get moving to the same old beat as I did before until it's almost time for that next set of meds.

I still look the same, brown hair or maybe strawberry blonde, depending on what color dye is on it.   I have beautiful hazel eyes that go great with that wonderful smile of mine.  My eyelids might not blink as much as they did before, however, I just look at it as if my eyes want to take in more beauty that surrounds me on this earth.

Catch me at the right moment and you might see me twitch, jerk or stumble.  That's when I will share a laugh with you so you don't feel uncomfortable while this takes place.

I'm still the loving and a caring person that I was before this crazy disease.  I still try to help those around me with stories of my own to motivate others.  I show others with this disease how much I care about them and teach them as much as I can so they can feel as good about theirselves as they possibly can.

Now look back in that mirror again.  Who do you see deep down inside?

Reflection

Today, is the day that we sit in a quiet room.  Not even a clock ticking in the background.  Think of your favorite vacation, day or person and focus in on what happened that day or why that person is your favorite.  Think of the smells around you.  When was the last time you went to this place, or repeted what happened that day or seen that person.  How is this making you feel?  I know I have a smile on my face.  I remember that vacation as if it was yesterday, and I can't remember anything. 

I remember the talks with my husband on the beach at night.  Watching my kids sit and talk together.  It was just the four of us basking in the sun and water.  Drifting far out in the ocean on my raft and then wondering how fast I could get back to shore, just in case I spotted a shark.  The movies we all laughed at in the evenings before bedtime.  The smells of the sand, fell of the sun, the sounds of the waves and birds. 

This feels so good.  Even if I can't physically go there at least I can still in my mind.  What a wonderful vacation even if it was only 15 minutes in my mind.  I plan to go there another day this week.

Enjoy!

Oh Magic Pill

Oh Magic Pill

Oh Magic Pill

Please work your miracle on me

Help me to think, walk, and talk just for a while

Oh Magic Pill

Oh Magic Pill

You are my very best friend

You help me when my feet want to shuffle

And make me take those big steps

Oh Magic Pill

Oh Magic Pill

You take away that slur so people don’t laugh at me

To be able to communicate would just be grand

Oh Magic Pill

Oh Magic Pill

You’re always there to help me to stand upright

Too many falls may cause me to bruise or break

Oh Magic Pill

Oh Magic Pill

Please help me to move and act right, so my family doesn’t worry

For just an hour or two, let them think I’m normal again

Oh Magic Pill

Oh Magic Pill

You are my very best friend!