It was too be and not to be. Plans were to go on 30 mile tandem ride in
this beautiful September weather . DId not happen. Since Wednesday and
the series of injections I have had very little pain in my lower back.
But I have had increased symptoms of Parkinson's including the dreaded
"Inner tremors" , increased tremors in both hands, some mental confusion
and difficulty relating a clear message.. and a huge chunk of cement I
must be carrying around because my feet do not want to move. Due to
decreased pain and increased Parkinson's symptoms my body said
EXERCISE! A long walk and a couple of bike rides as well as some house
work left me feeling like a lead balloon. This morning I fell asleep
at the breakfast table and fell off my chair. That was a first. I
received a call that my dad had taken a small fall. This must have been
a family thing because he fell off his chair too! I went to check him.
He was ok. Shortly thereafter I found myself joining in with the Blue
Mountain Fiddlers entertaining at SUN TERRACE. There is just something
about music that lifts you up. I could strum but not talk very well,
but it was all good. Picked up Luke and we went to get my dad to bring
him to the house for dinner. Luke is so very kind and gentle with my
dad. And dad loves to tease him. It took me a bit longer than unusual
but I got dinner on the table. It was a joy to watch my dad savor a
home cooked meal. He was very appreciative and much more like himself.
To get to my point...Life is good, isn't i?" Because of my
uncooperative body I was directed to enjoy other things...Musicians
sharing polkas and waltzes, a 15 year old's kindness to his almost 94
year old grandpa, a laugh with my dad about both falling off our chairs,
watching my dad enjoying my recipe that I was able to get together on
my own. Please be open to the joy that comes with the "other things"
that come your way when your plans get changed. This is for you PwP
whose days are dictated by your body more than your mind, heart and soul
