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Ray
I am so frustrated with my PN for so many reasons. But the most depressing reason is that I cannot walk without using a walker. Even with the walker I can only walk maybe twenty to 30 yards before I have to sit down. I have a transport chair that my wife can push me around in if I want to browse a store or go to any event that involves walking a lot or standing a lot. I’m 76 but before this PN hit me last September I was very active as a senior. I played golf, went to concerts and never missed my grandkids sporting events. I could go on forever about how my midlife has changed for the worse. In spite of all the tests and doctors and physical therapy and pool visits and home exercises I still can’t walk on my own. So I’m not going to give up but there are times when I really really want to give up. Thank God for my wife, who does EVERYTHING for me, and my friends who will not let me give up. Best wishes to you.
Every day my friend, every day 🙃 - the mind is a powerful thing. Maybe that's why it helps to stay positive. What really gave me a lift this morning was our latest Connect member spotlight - Don’t leave the good parts out: Meet @jlharsh - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/about-connect/newsfeed-post/dont-leave-the-good-parts-out-meet-jlharsh/. I loved the lyrics of the 2 songs in the spotlight.