About me


As far as I can remember, I have always been athletic. To find out that I had Parkinson's Disease in 2004, was a total surprise! I had to learn everything that I could about this disease. I read everything and went to many seminars and have and still do participate in Clinical Trials. After reviewing my medical records it was determined that I had tremors in 1987, at age 38 years old. I can no longer smell, I drag my left legs often. I loose my balance but I do enjoy dancing. If I fall, I get right back up.

Many things happen to a person with Parkinson's dsease. As of this date, there is no cure, just medicine and/or DBS to help. I can not have DBS because of the damage done from my previous stroke in the area where the surgery would take place. I am getting ahead of myself.

Then came the major stroke in 2004, after my Parkinson's disease diagnosis. How could this happen? Paralyzed on my left side. I had to learn how to speak, chew and swallow foods, regain all movements on my left side including using my hand and fingers to pick up things, legs and feet to move, stand, learn balance and walking., rebuild the muscles. I won't get into that. It took a year of 3 to 4 hours each day of all kinds of therapies. I had a blood clot in a vein burst in my brain. I thank God that I was able to get back to 99% of me.

I have had 4 major surgeries for female problems, beginning in 1981 and so far no more since 2009. In 2010, we ( My husband and I) purchased a motor coach and traveled over the US spreading the word about Parkinson's disease and passing out brochures We no longer have the motor coach.

When I was diagnosed with Dystonia of the feet and calves, I thought ok, I have had enough. Surely, nothing else will happen.

But I was wrong, more would come. I lost the bone in my lower jaw and ended up with cadaver bone, implants, and gums, and snap in lower dentures. I have had 6 other surgeries adding more bone and gum. I also have been dignosed with temors of my voice box, .

Through all of this, I continue to feel totally BLESSED! I Thank God for helping me. Of course I have pity me times, and say, Why Me, Lord? I am human, but most of the time when this happens, I look in the mirror and say, Why Not Me? I am a fighter and I will continue to fight this disease called Parkinson's Disease. I continue to exercise and meditate.

I use to be so shy. Now I give Seminars on Parkinson's Disease Awareness. I also began writing poetry, I hope you enjoy it.

God Bless,

Margie

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Monday, December 15, 2014

An Accident

 An accident


An accident can throw you into a whirlwind of emotions.
You feel like your going to have an explosion. 

I went to a Christmas Ball
Luckily I didn't fall.
But a man step on my ankle 
and after plenty of ice
I decided to dance
I wanted to take a chance
But after arriving home.
My foot began to swell
I spent the night in living hell.
When morning finally arrived
I went to an Urgent care
I was determined to survive.
After x-rays, I was told a fracture ankle.
I guess I should be thankful.
They put on a brace around my heel
I said to myself, let's get real
I am unable to put my foot down
I began to frown
The Doc said that is the purpose
He said it with sternness
Not to move your ankle.
It must stay in place.

 So much baking to do, parties to attend, 
and singing with our group.
I just can't pretend.
What do I do? How can I recoup?
I decided to take a deep breath
Be calm, and for a moment, just rest
I don't want to get all depressed

 I decided to take a stand
and just do what I can.
Note: The person that stepped on my ankle apologized
and felt so bad. It was an accident. I don't blame him.


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  1. Clifford WheelerFebruary 25, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    I love how you poetically described that unfortunate experience, Margaret! You're very smooth with your words, and reading that really helped me imagine the scenario more clearly. In any case, I hope that your foot is feeling better and that the swelling has gone down. Thanks for sharing that! Take care! :)

    Clifford Wheeler @ PSP Law

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  2. Margaret (Margie) Rogers SwopeFebruary 25, 2015 at 8:01 PM

    Thank you for the nice things you said. My foot is healed, thank you for asking.
    I appreciate your compliment on my writing.
    Again, thank you.
    Margaret

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