Living Life to the Fullest With Parkinson's Disease.

When I was told, there is something wrong,

I knew at that moment, I had to be strong.

When the doctor said you have Parkinson's disease.

I thought for a moment, and felt strangely at ease.

Finally, a name that's not just your nerves.

But what is this thing that is inside of me?

Then I felt scared and a little reserved.

My eyes filled up, I wanted to flee.

As time past, I researched all I could

This is a progressive disease with no cure in sight.

I now understand and will continue to fight.

I exercise each morning, as I know I should.

I began cycling to build my strength.

Knowing I will have to go to great lengths,

To fight and delay Parkinson's disease. 

We all have times when we get the blues,

As soon as that happens, it's time to defuse.

I call a friend, and talk for some time,

this help's me to feel just fine.

My writings are a gift I recently received.

I want to share my blog, 

" Living Life to the Fullest With Parkinson's Disease. "

COURAGE IS WHAT WE NEED

Courage is what we need

To live with parkinson's disease

We want to overcome this hold on us

and by being bold is a big plus.

We do the best as we can,

as long as we understand

PD will be with us indefinitely

It must be stopped eventually.

Too many of us have suffered

Even when we are tougher

When you feel sad and have the blues

Here's some things that you can do

The sun will help, by shining on you

Take a walk and stop and talk

to those who are walking too

Listen to the radio or sing a song

Whatever you choose you can't go wrong

and you will feel better too

We do tai-chi, ride a bike, or even take a boxing class

These are things we never thought would last

Being together to fight PD has been a blast

Put a smile on your face

We are slowly winning this race.

Life is something, that we cherish

We never know when we will parish. 

Let's enjoy it while we can

Let's be our own biggest fan.

   

Good days gives you happiness

Good days gives you happiness

Bad days give you experience

Both are essential to life

But when Parkinson's shows it's plight

Then we together must fight.

When other things begin to arise

Those issues are hard to hide

When the internist says,

We have to find the cause of your osteoporosis,

it's  so severe that you should be in a wheel chair.

It's worse in your neck, spine and hips.

More tests are needed, possibly an oncologist

to assist.

More teeth are failing, my bones are deteriorating .

My brain is filled with hardening of the arteries.

Add more to my Parkinson's, dystonia and my two strokes

I can honestly say, I feel like my body is disintegrating

I wish it were a dream or just some sort of joke.

With all this information that has been given to me

I turn to our Lord and say, Keep me strong to fight

whatever the near future will be. I will not give in. 

I have my family, my friends and most of all, my husband can't you see.  

Thank you God for being with me.

Let's eliminate the parkinson's blues

Let's eliminate the parkinson's blues
Step outside and feel the sun on you.
Enjoy the sight's and sounds of nature.
We won't let Parkinson's be a taker.

Upon coming inside, let's work together

to fight Parkinson's with light exercise .

Let's move our body as best as we can

We are our own number one fan

We will continue even if it's forever.

It will seem like a giant enterprise is

fighting Parkinson's by being clever.

Putting a smile on our face

Moving slowly with so much grace.

We are special can't you see

We are fighting Parkinson's disease.

Giving ourself a hug is alright to do
It helps me feel good, I hope you do too.

As Christmas gets closer

As Christmas is getting closer.

Some feel lonely and sad.

This isn't what you had planned.

When you were younger.

Then came the thunder

You have PD they said

I know it's hard watching other families celebrate,

but if you are bedridden or unable to do

Please believe God is watching over you.

If you listen hard enough, you may hear the birds 

sing, or hear raindrops falling from the sky.

Relax and close your eyes

Listen to Christmas Carols from the radio.

Feel the love from your family and friends.

For those that are able to move

But are suffering from the PD blues.

You may not be able to do much

but it means a whole bunch

to the ones that truly care.

So please join in and share

 this precious time.

These are precious memories in the making.

Ask for help with your baking.

 Share your recipes with them

These memories will continue on

long after you are gone.

Margie

Parkinson's is a Progressive Disease

Parkinson's is a progressive disease
Sometimes, we loose our balance, falling on our knees
Some of us shake just like an earthquake
Whenever we're fully awake
While others are slow at all we do.
Some of us freeze, but if you hum a song feeling the beat,
You may be able to move those feet.
We may have different degrees of PD
but we can all come together
and fight the hold it has on us.
There is no time to sit and fuss.
Look into the mirror and what do you see,
this beautiful person staring back at you
Smile and sing as if your free,
of this hold PD has over you.
Pass this on to others too.
Give yourself a hug and squeeze very tight
Let's  truly believe we all will be alright.

Dance Shake Donate For Parkinsons - Butchen Family Part 4