I will not be held hostage

How many times do we feel having PD is is holding us back

I have these feelings, but I will not give in to this attack

I continuously try to overcome this hold of depression

I will not let it come into my brain and take possession.

I try to rid my body of rigidness

Honestly I will not be resistless

With the grace of God, within me 

I feel the power that's set me free.

I don't look at what I can't do

That would make me feel blue

I look at all my possibilities

Not at my disabilities.

Don't just sit and feel like a hostage

and bury your head like a ostrich.

We have many things wrong with us

But let's dwell on all of the good as a plus

I want to inspire others and always do 

By encouraging others to do it too.

I care about other's who have this disease

I hope you enjoy these writings by me

We heal by being together and sharing

Being together and sharing one another's ups and downs
Helps all of us, to overcome the things that make us frown

We share our feelings as well as our doubts and fears
Often, we try to encourage others to wipe away the tears
There is no room for judging others, or demean them in any way
It's important to do whatever we can, when one is in dismay

Sharing our knowledge and experience helps us all learn
This is the best way, since some don't know where to turn.
Join a local group, as well as groups on the internet
Research information helps all to be literate.

Exercise in a group or at home if at all possible
Exercising each day is not optional.
This helps to slow down Parkinson's disease
Take a few minutes to meditate please.
Relaxing your mind and feeling at ease.

Togetherness helps us all to be strong
It makes us feel like we belong.

Believe in Yourself -You can do it

If you Believe in yourself, you can do it.

Always try your best and never quit.

Thank the Lord for being alive

This is the beginning to survive.

By taking a step and then another

It's perfectly fine if your not a runner

As long as you move your legs and/or arms

You are doing good and not creating harm.

By striving in whatever you do

There is always pride flowing out of you!

Enjoy life whenever it is possible

Knowing you, you're always responsible

People can feel the genuine warmth that you spread

Your caring heart is welcoming, just like home-made bread 

Never stop making wishes

I never stop making wishes

This helps me feel ambitious

I do all that I can possibly do

To rid myself of the Parkinson's blues

There is no reason to be a bore

Open the door, let's explore

Have you ever sat and wished for more

I want to fly up in the sky and soar

Eat all the treats in the candy store

I know for certain, my wishes for health

Must be turn over to the Lord, Himself

But I must try to be the best that I can be

God will guide and strengthen me.

All things are possible

There are times in our life, we may have sorrow and grief

Sometimes it's just unfairly brief

We may have daily struggles and/or even pain

It makes our body and mind feel totally drained

We all may have moments that we feel so empty and alone

Our anxiety may take over and we become depression prone.

With Parkinson's disease we often struggle and suffer

After awhile we learn from this and we become tougher.

Every step we take by getting out and not being alone

Leaves no time to feel pity to moan and grown

If we are unable to go out, call someone on the phone

We have power to slow down PD and be unstoppable

With God on our side, all things are possible.

Things

The way to build self-esteem is to believe that you can

Happiness is being positive even without a plan

Interacting with others, is a wonderful way to live

New adventures discovered, let's share and give

Good things happen, as we continue this trend

Such a fabulous way to live until the very end.

Can be achieved

All to believe

Now

Happiness

Attitude

Patience

Peacefulness

Everlasting

Necessary

 Things Can Happen

Just one of those days.

This morning began pretty good until I noticed I was  clumsy.

Off to the grocery store we went, I was getting pretty hungry

I decided to wait until we came home, and I was dropping quite a few things

As I was carrying the filled candy jar to the pantry it fell, I wish it had wings

But reality hit, and glass shattered going everywhere.

At that moment I knew I was off, and frozen in despair

My hubby cleaned it up, helping me to sit on the chair

When this happens my tremors become quite evident

He was there to let me know it was just an accident.

 Larry is my caregiver, my best friend and my soul mate.

I am truly blessed.

Hiking up a mountain

I was hiking with my husband up the mountain side

We came upon a stream to rest, feeling with pride

I made it this far without breaking my stride.

I heard a noise and turned, I saw a moose in the stream

How surreal it seems, could it be a dream?

I sat there motionless, and saw my hubby looking too. 

Watching the moose drinking water, oh what a view.

It was time to get moving to the top of the mountain we go.

There was a chill in the air and the wind began to blow.

We saw deer at a distance as we continued to hike

Reaching the top was worth it to see the beautiful sight.

The sky was blue with big puffy white clouds
Feeling in awl, so peaceful and no crowds.
God made our earth with love in his heart
Thank you God for letting me see your beautiful art.

Pain never goes away.

Everyday is a struggle to get up and get moving

But once the medicine kicks in then I am improving

My walk is becoming more like a shuffle

Sometimes it can be a struggle

Especially on nights, when my toes curl under and feet turn inward

It feels like my feet are being twisted off of my legs, making me feel injured.

I take Botox for this type of dystonia, but it is not working like it use to

I lay awake and pray to our Lord, that tomorrow will be good for me and you.

I always try to look at the bright side and think positive

I have no room for thinking negative

God has blessed me, that I am alive

I will continue to have this drive

Togetherness

Some of us need assistance like a walker, cane, or wheelchair to move.
I give them credit for not lying around and watching the boob-tube
Even if you are in a wheel chair, you may be able to move a part of your body
Joining an exercise class, meeting people or learning one another's hobby

Being together and sharing one another's life
Is a wonderful way to care, so there is no strife
Spending time with others, makes you feel brand new
This is a great way to overcome those Parkinson's blues

It's wonderful to see everyone coming together as if it were their destiny,
Seeing the smiles on their faces and hugging each other with certainty
We will continue to enjoy our lives, together we shall remain
Always knowing that we may not see one another again

Togetherness is living our lives to the fullest.

I am able to Cope

If I were the type that moaned and groaned
Why would anyone want to come to my home
When the blahs begin to get you down
There just isn't any time to sit and frown
I do all that I can to be able to cope
I can never give up and live without hope
There is absolutely nothing that I can't achieve
That's what I honestly and sincerely believe
This progressive disease I've had for years
Each day I am thankful for still being here.