I am writing at the beginning of my 3rd year of having this website.  It definitely has been an adventure.  I’ve never written so many poems, and I am very proud of my work.  Click the poetry category on the right of the website,  to see all of my poems.  

I think about the last year, and I wonder what keeps me going.  The last year has been difficult because new symptoms arrived and are hard to control.  It is looking like we found the solution, but the jury is still out. 

What keeps me going?  The answer is hope.    Hope gives me the strength to carry on.  Hope helps me feel better.  Living through Parkinson’s takes courage and strength and hope.  All three of these things help you get through the day.  Belief.  You must believe you can get through your day.  You must believe that you can manage your symptoms.  You must believe that you can carry on.  Believe in yourself.  Believe in your loved ones, family, and friends who support you.  Believe in the love that they bring you each day.  Be grateful for the times they step up and tell you the truth.  All of this and more is needed to navigate your Parkinson’s.  

Here it is, the third year of my website.  I look forward to the path I will be walking.  I appreciate all your comments on my work.  My goal is to continue to be a resource for people to come to and find information.  Information that is accurate and interesting. The Librarian in me, must be seen.  It is early in the morning, and I must return to sleep.  Please continue to leave comments about my work and my posts.  They are very motivating.  Three cheers to another year!