Tag: poems about parkinson’s disease

Excerpt from Upcoming Book… Shaking On the Inside

Many of you have asked how my book is coming.  THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!  It’s coming along great, actually.  Here is a sneak preview.  This excerpt is from Chapter 6: Fear of the Unknown… I remember meeting my son for lunch one day and as I got out of the car, my foot was dragging ... ...

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A Treat with Laura Dean

I was first introduced to this poem a couple of years ago by Judy.  The woman you are about to meet has Parkinson’s disease and the poem she is reciting is one she wrote.  Her name is Laura Dean and you will be moved.  Thanks Judy, for unearthing the video once again, and thank you ... ...

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A Note From Judy

A note from Judy: I want to take this opportunity to tell all of you who follow us at Parkinson’s Journey how grateful I am and how comforting your many notes and calls of sympathy have been to me and my family in the death of my mother, Becky Good. We all have different ways ... ...

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Sometimes Parkinson’s Gets Me

today i don’t feel like me today i don’t know what i feel like but it isn’t me i’m tired i’m weary i’m running the race i hope i’m running it well but i’m tired and i’m weary this thing – this thing they call parkinson’s is a thief i can say i have parkinson’s ... ...

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Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Day 21: The Poetic Truth About PD

The Poetic Truth About PD Photo courtesy of Judy Hensley ***** Parkinson’s disease is a pain in the kazoo, The neck, the rear and everywhere in between. Why, I’d even say it’s downright obnoxious at times From what I’ve heard, what I’ve experienced and seen. *** It steals your smile and attacks your joy causes ... ...

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Meet Kris Railing-Kessling – This Is Her Story

Eight years ago, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) at age 53. I thought I had carpal tunnel syndrome. When the doctor told me it was Parkinson’s disease, I sought a second opinion. I then went to Johns Hopkins and was given the same diagnosis. My grandfather had PD back in the 1960′s. My ... ...

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