Dance Shake Donate For Parkinsons - Butchen Family Part 4

1,000 Dance Shake & Donate on Main Street, Ridgefield, CT Part 3

Shake It Off by Margie Swope ~Part 2

14 year old girl tells story of Parkinson's Disease THE BEGINNING Part 1

Love~ Peace ~ Hope

Love ~ Peace ~ Hope

Meditation helps to bring some inner Peace

While we continue to work to obtain

Peace of Mind is what we will gain.

Living life to the fullest is our goal

Reaching it helps one feel totally whole

Living without all of the stress

A warm smile filled with happiness 

gives the feeling of being possessed.

A friendly wave and a big smile on your face

Let's others feel the warmth taking place

Love is warmth from deep down inside

Full of patience and cheerfulness,

as well as being kind

Love gives us feelings that you will find

a tingling feeling that goes up our spine.

We continue to show others that we care

Happiness is contagious. We're willing to share.

Without Hope, we would give up and not live.

So join me and share the important three

Love ~ Peace ~ Hope . We are thankful to thee.

Parkinson's is like a storm brewing within

Parkinson's is like a storm brewing within
I hope to stop the worse before it begins

Fortunately I have that inner strength
that helps me go at great lengths
to overcome the pain I feel
I meditate to help me deal

I try to embrace life with a smile that is warm
That's what helps me to defeat this storm

If I were the type that moaned and groaned
Why would anyone want to come to my home
I do all that I can to be able to cope
I can never give up and live without hope

This progressive disease I've had for years
Each day I am thankful for still being here.

Thanksgiving should be a day to be thankful

Thanksgiving should be a day to be thankful

 by Margie Rogers Swope

Life is a wondrous thing to share

With our family and friends

and all that care.

We have had so many Ups and Downs,

But God has always been around.

So Thank you God for all that you do

 I couldn't have done it without you.

When I was depressed 

and had the Parkinson's blues

I could always count on you.

I am thankful for my family near and far

Praying for their safety wherever they are

My husband Larry is my best friend you see

I am grateful for all of the years he has been with me.

I continue to feel blessed to be here another day

Thank you Lord for letting me stay.

God Bless

Dystonia & Parkinson's

My dystonia beginning to twist as well as cramp.

I have dystonia of my calves and feet

I am not due for Botox for a few weeks.

It kept me up most of the night

I wish I new how to fight 

like I do with PD.

This morning I had pain in my groin 

Don't know what is going on.

Hope I don't have other medical problems again.

I have no time for me to complain

I am so thankful for being blessed

I am here fighting like the rest

I like to learn all that I can

So I may instill another plan

As I fight to slow down PD.

The day will come, when we say no more

Hopefully the news will flash" We found a Cure".

Relief of my pain today

Hoping for relief for all of my pain,

It is worse than ever before

Making me feel completely drained.

I will not quit, I will fight some more.

I try to meditate for some relief.

I feel like Parkinson's is a thief.

Causing me to feel this way
I force myself and say good grief

I do my routine, with tai chi today.

It seems to help some of the pain to go away.
I rode my tricycle, nearly five miles
I  was able to make it home somehow.

I over did it, some may say
But I try to do things my way.
It does help to take my mind off of it,
Surprisingly the pain is lessoning a little bit.
Hopefully tomorrow I will feel more fit.

Parkinson's Can Be Difficult

Parkinson's disease can be difficult at coping

It is important to learn patience instead of moping

We do have the strength and willpower to fight

We continue to do it with all our might.

We exercise and meditate our body and mind

I try to do different exercise routines

So I don't get tired of the daily same thing

Always remember, we can give in and suffer

I am certain that we won't, because we are tougher.

There is so much living to do

We don't have time for the Parkinson's blues

There is nothing to fear

So please don't shed a tear

You may be in pain,

but there is nothing to gain

if you do nothing to help yourself.

Try going for walk and remember your cane

Enjoy each moment with a smile on your face

Listen to the music of the birds tweeting

Remember to give a warm and friendly greeting

When Life is getting you down

When life is getting you down
And you need a little hope
Look deep down inside yourself
And you'll find the way to cope

It is time to reach within for strength
You may have to go at great lengths
But you will find it, yes indeed
For this is what you need.


Life on earth is truly a precious gift
God has been with us the entire time
Helping our feelings begin to lift
Making us feel so alive.
These moments we should treasure
Because they become our pleasures

Begin our Day looking at the Positive.

Let's begin our day by looking at the positive in our lives.
We woke up this morning, fortunately we have survived
We are able to do our daily routine and that is wonderful
Which makes us feel so comfortable.
Knowing this slows down Parkinson's disease.
We can laugh and enjoy our lives, if you please

For God has given us another day,
So let's act like kids and go out and play,
It sounds like fun to play hide and seek.
The important thing is not to peek
Someone is going to think we are crazy
But it's fun and it's better than being lazy.

 Life is too short to worry about what others may say
It's important to enjoy whether it is dancing or to play
Be happy whatever you choose to do
The decision is up to you.

A good day to make bread

Wow what a difference a day makes.
It is  a cold windy day, in the 40's they say
That's cold for us in south western Florida
It's going to be a baking day.

I decided to make different breads
Having  a variety, lemon pepper,
cranberry and blueberry
I like to serve a large spread.

As I am making these, 
I have so many memories
Making noodles and hanging them up to dry.
Making Potato candy,  and peanut brittle, oh my
So much fun, remembering those times.

It has been a very hard working day
But I am thrilled I was able to say,
I did it, and I  sit down and pray,
Thanking God for this day.

Veterans Day at Pelican preserve

Our singing group is called Pelican Preserve Acapelicans

Singing is so beautiful and good exercise for us to do
Parkinson's is taking a toll on my voice too.
My voice is good for awhile
and then becomes softer and squeaky.
All of a sudden my voice is so creaky.
Truly that just isn't my style.


Information about Pelican Preserve Acapelicans: Our group is all wonderful volunteers.
A team of caring and dedicated people
Some are former teachers,accountants, 
engineers, and realtors.
I am the only one with Parkinson's disease.

We can change Parkinson's disease by changing ourselves.

We can change Parkinson's disease by changing ourselves.

We begin by exercising our body and mind.

Biking, tai chi, swimming, walking or whatever you choose

We meditate to fight the Parkinson's blues

The most important thing is to continue to find

What you like to do.

There is no time to just sit or take a snooze

We are slowing down Parkinson's Disease

By fighting it with all our might.

I'd like to learn how to detonate,

As well as to activate.

I'd be the first to light the fuse

and send PD to Kingdom come

If I drank, I'd give myself some rum.

I know that's not possible

I'd like to say I'm responsible

For dreaming, what I'd do

to Parkinson's and it's blues.

SHAKE IT OFF WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE by Margaret ( Margie) Swope

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Thank you!

Let's have some fun, and pass it on : Shaking and Dancing to Taylor Swift
Shake it off.

I look within and feel so blessed

For the past few days I pushed myself too hard

My mind says I can, but my body lets me know when I can't

At times I get aggravated  when I am unable to do

That's part of my upbringing  

I look within and feel so blessed  
I am at peace and not stressed
I go for a walk and feel a slight breeze
blowing through my hair so gently.
I see a squirrel running up a tree
Traveling with so much ease.
I did remember my sunscreen
I like to play and sing away
While I do my morning routine
I go outside with a smile on my face 
I love to spread cheer to all that hear.

I promised hubby, I will rest for awhile

To be honest that is not my style
I did some laundry and made homemade soup.
Now it's time to rest and recoup.

I Feel At Ease

Often I begin my day going through the same routine.
If you go outside remember to use sunscreen.
Melanoma, is a side effect of the medicine we take.
So please, play it safe and use it for heavens sake.

Parkinson's is a progressive disease
But for some reason I feel at ease.
Many years I have suffered
Now I know that I are tougher.

All the years this disease has been with me
I no longer have fears of what tomorrow will be.
I thank God each day that has been given to me

I've had a stroke, loosing my left side.
I couldn't talk, walk, or even swallow.
I just couldn't bury my head and hide
All the the guidance, I learned to follow
But after a year of physical therapy
I regained back 99% of me. 

I have endured many surgeries since then
Instead of complaining what I am unable to do
I prefer to live life to the fullest what I can do.

Having fun, trying to ignore my pain.
It is important for me to refrain
from letting PD get the most of me.
I love life and love to smile
I hope to stay here for awhile.

Subtract the Negative

           
Every time we subtract out the negative from our life
We make room for more positive


Life has it's up's and down and twist and turns  
Sometimes we freeze and other times we fall 
But we have managed to overcome it all.

Each day we move by exercising our body and mind  
We remove all of those negatives that puts us in a bind
Don't feel bad when you can't keep up with a few
It is perfectly fine to move slow, as long as you do

We all have times when you just can't participate.
Just tell yourself that you are taking a break.
We are beginning to show it on our face
We are  beginning to win the race 
Although we are moving at a slow pace

We continue to have that drive 
This tells us that we will survive
We now have so much pride
It can seen in our eyes.

My love of Life

Margaret (Margie) Swope

My love of life is so important to me.
I have accepted my Parkinson's disease.
I have been given a second chance you see.
I was fortunate to go through a clinical trial
That reversed this Parkinson's for awhile
But now it is coming back to me.

I am beginning to shuffle as I walk
My voice is softer as I talk
Loosing my balance a little more
I have no complaints, that's for sure.

At times when I meditate,
I imagine that I can fly
Just like a bird way up in the sky.
Imagine the wonders that could be seen
Seeing the lawn so pretty and green.
Watching people swimming along the shore
Seeing the traffic, oh what a bore.

The love for my Family and friends
Is what living is all about.
There is no time to just sit and pout.
By writing my poems, I clearly see
How much God has given me.

God Bless!

Like

Smiles

Lets take a moment and really see

what life has to offer you and me.

Take the time and meet your neighbors

You never know when you may need one another.

You may make a lasting friendship 

just by taking the step to meet your neighbors

Take a walk and enjoy the sunshine.

Smile and say hello, that person may even smile back at you.

But you better be careful because your smile could be contagious

Everyone you smiled at, may pass it on to others 

and before you know it, everyone may be smiling.

You could be on the "Wanted Posters"

Charged with causing a disturbance of making everyone feel happy.   Ha ! Ha!