Is there still life after PD?

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:05 pm Post subject: Is there still life after PD

Giving and serving others will bring much happiness than receiving and being served. Therefore there is still life after PD. You will no longer be alone._________________to help the PD patients aware the diseases and encourage to set up support groups to educate the patients and their immediate families
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wheelersceJoined: 02 Mar 2007Posts: 541Location: MI
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:54 am Post subject:

Teokimhoe, Of course, you are right that it's often "better to give than to receive." But I think we persons with Parkinson's have to understand that sometimes we simply have to focus on ourselves, and that's ok, too. We shouldn't feel guilty about it. And eventually, we will all be on the receiving end of help. There is beauty, too, in being a gracious receiver, allowing others the opportunity to give. It depends on where we are on this journey. Sue W.
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cfinlaysonJoined: 29 Jun 2007Posts: 152
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:09 am Post subject:

I agree with you both, but I have a hard time focusing on myself. Example: Yesterday I was able to get out of the house and visit with my Granddaddy, who is in the nursing home. He just found out he is getting a private room and so excited. So, here I go (not complaining), as excited as he, to get him things for his room that he wants. In the meantime, I am also looking for my friend some furniture for her childs room. I also had to buy groceries for my family but by the time I do all my running around and get to Wal-Mart, I give completely out, start shaking, feet dragging, my speech is slurred because I am exhausted. I decided to sit and rest and maybe I wil get my strength back to finish, but I didn't. I even had people come by and laugh at me. I finally had to call my dear husband to my rescue (once again). I was so frustrated with myself, but it happens so fast. I just can't figure out this balance of helping others but also taking care of myself. This disease is so unpredictable and real pain in the ___, but I am still blessed!!! Candy