There were a few bumps in the road, but this post will describe some of the many positive aspects of our Caribbean vacation. The Room Location We had a first-floor room with a private, walk-out patio. From the patio we were afforded views of the swimming pool, the beach, and the ocean. The people-watching was …
Vacations come at a relatively high price for disabled people. I’m not referring only to dollars and cents. We also must deal with the considerable effort and even risk involved in leaving our safe havens and modifying the routines that we have so carefully crafted to get through each day. Despite the challenges, we decided …
Given that we have now ushered in 2013, this seems an appropriate time to render an honest assessment of what I’ve gained and lost in the past year, and what changes may await me in the coming year. 2012 Negatives Started having mini panic attacks Two painful experiences with lumbar punctures 2012 Positives New, very accessible …
Cleveland Skyline (Photo credit: digipixguy) Kim and I just returned from a five night vacation near Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland? Ya, that’s right. In order to explain, let me take you back to 1986. That was the year I graduated from college. Most chemical engineers at the University of Maine were being groomed for positions in …
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) I’m referring to my personal situation. This disease attacks everybody in a different way, and therefore each person’s experience with MS is unique. High Costs This disease is damned expensive. Last year I had $28,000 worth of unreimbursed medical expenses. This was in addition to even more medical expenses that were covered …