"When someone ignores you and refuses to communicate, recall if you have done something wrong. If in your heart you know that you have done nothing wrong, try at least one time to reach out to that person. If they continue to ignore you or refuse to communicate, let them go. Do not spin your wheels wondering why they shut down because you have tried to make things right. You are not a mind reader. Some things will remain mysteries. Life is too short. Concentrate on the positive. What is that person doing while you spin your wheels, wondering 'Why?' They are going about the business of living, laughing, interacting with others. Mean while, you sit there spinning your wheels. It may seem cruel but life goes on with or without you. Don't stand on the sideline too long!"

Having MS Is Like Climbing Mt. Everest

I won't lie. Multiple Sclerosis is a difficult disease. Lately, I've had what they call MS Hugs. The pain like spasms literally pull me out of my chair.

There is a need to educate people about the disease. It will go a long way in terms of improving the treatment of MS patients. I am running a contest. Here is your task.


1. List two things you have learned regarding my experience with MS.
Yes, you must read this blog post and the other post from this blog.InTheRingWithMS
2. Read about MS and then list three symptoms of MS.
3. Tweet the entire list from number 1 & 2 to me at @powerpup09 on Twitter. You must tweet then retweet the list a total of five times. Tweet the list once then retweet it 4 times to me and all of your followers.

4. The 12th person to complete the task wins. The contest begins at 11:00 pm on Friday, July 1, 2011. The contest ends Saturday, July 2, 2011, at 12:00 pm.

Fight MS

I am struggling today. Yes, I am in the ring with MS. I can't lose. I am in the fight of life. No surrender.....If I can hang with MS, I can hang with anyone or anything. Beat it back...beat it back Portia.

I find myself wishing that public figures with MS would do more to bring attention to the disease, Like it or not...public figures have power...They should use it to make this world a better place.....Not to simply sell cars, products, tickets, etc. I refuse to stop asking people to join the cause. Peace...