Fox council member Dave Iverson says Patkinson’s is a disease of subtraction. It takes things away one by one. Whether that’s the swing of your arm, your sense of smell or whatever it happens to be. So addition becomes really important; you have to figure out what you can add back into your life.
Today Earl and Matthew took the trip to Shands with me. It’s always good to have family or a good friend to go with you as they are important part of treatment because the medical team do depend on their input of observations they may see of how you function. Anyway…..Parkinson’s has done some math on me. It has
subtracted some speech and swallow functions. My wonderful medical provider Janet Romrell has added in speech and swallow rehab. I want to give so much credit to Janet she believes in me, she gives so much time and thought into adding to every subtraction.
I was also seen by the head neurologist of Shands who gave me thumbs up for my Kilimanjaro climb however, he did caution that the lack of oxygen at that high altitude my get the better of me. He prescribed emergency meds just in case and said to make good judgement.
I will make good judgement and I know Earl will give me good advise HOWEVER, I know I can do this, I know I can make the Summit of Kilimanjaro.
I feel really good about Parkinson’s math…..I have added more that it’s subtracted!!
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I remember the day you told me that you found out why you had almost passed out while driving. It’s difficult to learn that someone you think is invincible is not. But you have proven over the years that you really are in destructable! I truly admire your spirit and thank you, not only for what you are doing for Parkinson’s, but for what you have given me over the years. You have already climbed many mountains and never missed a step. Your Macy’s family will be right behind you every step of the way.
Sue, Thank you for your kind words. When I see and read about the huge struggles people are going through my journey is small however, I feel my journey was given to me for a reason, that is to experience Parkinsons so that I can help others in the future. I am privileged to have the support of friend, co-workers and family.