MS Diary | Monday, 2/19/24 | Now, it's serious 

I've admitted to this pain before. Over the last few months, I've thought it was nerve pain, new spasms, muscle weakness, sciatica. At some point, I blamed my sleeping position. 

It's a combination of everything. This finally hit priority status because it's 3 straight days. My plan? No doctor yet. I think if I do more yoga and exercise, I can lessen the intensity. As of this post, I've done 30min. I'll do another 30 before bed.

MS Diary | Friday, 2/16/24 | We've survived everything thrown at us!

Tribespeople. Wheelchair Users. Don't EVER forget that we have survived. We are still here. Despite all the bullshit, we're here.

You know that means something. That means we're CHAMPIONS! We've always found a way to keep going. We've always found a way to adapt. We've found a way even if we didn't want a way.

THAT means something. 

MS Diary | Thursday, 2/15/24 | Check out ginaovercomes.com! 

My writings are medicine for my mental health. The blog educates, entertains and inspires.

That's why I'm sharing ginaovercomes.com. Her stories shine light unto the darkness of disabilities. Wow. Great stuff.

MS Diary | Wednesday, 2/14/24 | About that nerve pain…

Nerve pain is 2nd only to back pain but I'm aware it can be worse. I can meditate to manage nerve pain. It takes serious focus but I can do it.

As soon as I do anything else, it stomps back. Yikes. I can't tap out on Valentines so pills on deck.

MS Diary | Monday, 2/12/24 | How the Super Bowl motivated me

The Chiefs stopped all the high-powered, fancy smancy, offensive stuff. Instead, they focused on key players and great defense. It's working. 

Our defense against chronic illnesses, disabilities and limitations is our wellness. It's our daily regimen, yoga, exercise, water, diet. These activities slow the effects of whatever disables us. 

Our offense is mindset. We can reset tough days by resetting stressors. We score everytime we shake dark thoughts to smile and shine. Nothing else is needed for the wIn except to smile and shine.

MS Diary | Friday, 2/9/24 | New NP for MS

*makes muscle* Medicaid appointments are what you make em. I tried to find a plan that my previous PCP accepted but nothing was in my budget. So, here comes the next medical team, starting with a NP to update ADA paperwork. Hopefully, he'll have ideas on sleeping, nerve pain and my feet. 

MS Diary | Thursday, 2/8/24 | I didn't meet my water goal

I'm an honest guy. I didn't meet my water goal. I doubt I increased water intake at all. As a result, I continued to have blank restroom trips. 

MS Diary | Wednesday, 2/7/24 | Why I'm increasing my water intake

The blank restroom trips are becoming a regular thing. I can't have that. To decrease blank restroom trips, I'm going to drink water. The goal is 100oz. That should help with energy and settle my face.

MS Diary | Tuesday, 2/6/24 | Where is mindset OVER bullshit podcast?

I knoooow. I'm working my business plan steps y'all. I am! I appreciate the questions about the mindset OVER bullshit podcast. I have NOT quit it. I'm making significant changes, updating logos, prioritizing the blog.

The podcast is intended to be an Instrument of self-improvement. I'm modeling gratitude journaling, showcasing tools of mindset OVER bullshit and leading my Tribespeople towards the G.O.D. Squad. 

It will return. It will start as a weekend podcast, Saturday and Sunday releases. Until then…

◇ I publish the MS Diary on weekdays on the podcast. 

◇ I publish Motivational & Inspirational videos on the YouTube channel. 

◇ I publish a new Gratitude Journal blog everyday.

MS Diary | Monday, 2/5/24 | Power vs. Electric wheelchairs

I've had a great weekend. Daughter's birthday went well. Parents sent me another wheelchair. Slept 3hrs in single session. I even learned something valuable. 

The difference between power and electric wheelchairs. It definitely impacts your lifestyle and makes sense of capabilities. The biggest difference?

Electric wheelchairs struggle with carpet. Don't let the pictures and speed claims fool you!