February 1, 2010
An Open Letter to Enzo Simone from Judy
Dear Enzo, my friend,
I write this to you but many parts also apply to all The Regulars. The hand written copy of this note on the back may be hard to read but it is done with a purpose. The effort and time it takes me with PD to write this note takes a significant effort. But I compare it to the efforts of you and your members who climb mountains, and see how small my effort is!
I want to try and say ‘Thank You’, for not only what you and the Regulars do today, but what you have done, and what we will do in the future!
Even if a small benefit comes from your efforts in the world’s eyes, DO NOT let others define your successes or failures. I tell you this because in the hearts and lives of many living with ALZ and PD you have made a HUGE difference!!
For example, many days it may seem PD has turned my life up-side-down and I look around and I am reminded of one who encourages others just by having these two words as his motto/nickname/etc: “WORLD UP!” It is then I tell myself–”do not let PD turn your world into a mess, but do what you can to make the best of it!”
Thank you all so much for showing us each a simple but profound truth of hope for our illnesses: “Together is One!” Thank you for bringing two communities together and allowing us to find new friends, touch new lives, and see new hope.
I could go on but I want you to know this:
I could call you my HEROES but that would not impress you, so I hope thanking you for being my friend and advocate for a cure will be enough to let you know just how much you and The Regulars and all those who support the ‘quest for a cure” mean to me!
I will endure for a cure..and may climb a mountain while I wait!
Much respect and admiration,
Judy “IN10CITY” Hensley
Johnson City TN
47 yrs old, diagnosed with PD 7 yrs ago
Note: If you are not familiar with Enzo and the Regulars, you owe it to yourself to visit their website at www.10mountains10years.blogspot.com. You will be amazed and blessed.
Filed under Inspiration for People with A Chronic Illness by Sherri and Judy
January 14, 2010
Awareness for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease for Facebookers
…Breast Cancer awareness has been popular the past few weeks… many of us wanting the same awareness for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease… We thought of adding something different to our status for the next few days.
Ex: Day 1 (Wednesday 13th): round off the number of people you know that have PD/Alzheimer’s (1-100). For those who ask what it means, say ‘Stay tuned!’
Day 2 (the 14th): Put the name(s) of family, friend, or self who have the disease and for those who ask again, ‘Stay tuned’
Day 3 (Fri/15th), final day: Everyone lists a symptom (tremble, shake, memory) – anything that pertains to the illness. That evening post your status with the results and what they refer to, such as, “I know ‘3’ people (or whatever your # was) that have PD/ALZ, their names are ____, and _____ is a symptom of PD/ALZ.
Let’s promote awareness for PD and ALZ. Thank you for your support! And, thanks for Focus On A Cure for an ingenious idea!
Filed under Misc by Sherri Woodbridge
