I have been asked this question 3 times now by complete strangers. Since my diagnosis 9 months ago I have progressed into a wheel chair full time so I guess that I’m looking a bit desperate now days. My standard answer is “NO” I’m not pissed, I don’t think that he did this to me anyway, but if he did then he’s a mean SOB. Usually they will then quote a few verses & ask if they can pray for me. I always say sure “you can pray for me.” Normally that’s the end of it but yesterday this one...

light a match,make my bed, give dogs medication, put on my shoes, wear heels, go on dates (tho i'm self conscious when date watches as i struggle with ... with ... well, anything people need their hands for),

that seems sort of strange...but then i'm new to blogging. maybe people don't respond in any way.

there have been 110 views to my blog, but no comments. i was trying to change my fear and negativity into gratitude by listing the things i still can do.

thats ok...if this blog is just for me, then i'll keep posting since it may be the only documentation of my personal experience with this disease.

i'm not really a lurker here. i've posted to some threads,...

Terminal illness makes you think

Terminal illness makes you think
You have thickener in all you drink
If you did not you would choke
This is serious and this is no joke

They say thickening drink is better
It makes you fear anything wetter
It catches your breath each time
You cough bitter as if drinking lime

It can leave you quite often crying
Makes your family ever be sighing
Leaves daily thoughts...

blogging sounded like a good ides but now i dont know where to begin...

began making notes in my moment diary noting when i notice things are becoming difficult to do.

but, now i've begun noting, and appreciating what i still CAN do:

curl my hair, put on my make up, do the dishes, shave my legs and under arms, put on my insulin pump, test my sugars, clean the house, give a massage, do yoga, bathe dogs, cook, talk, eat, drive, type (with right hand),...