Just a quick update on my knee recovery. The knee itself is doing well and looks great on an x-ray. The surgeon says I’m going be really happy with it once it heals. Two things that are important for therapy is getting it to be able to straighten out and to get the most range of motion as possible. I can already straighten it out 100%. I have a ways to go with the range of motion but I’m making progress each day. The pain has been extremely challenging for me. I’ve had some complications with meds and MS. I ended up in the ER during the night last night with stomach pain and problems. I’m quite a bit better tonight though. I’m taking one day at time and I’m starting to get more done each day. Thanks to all for your thoughts, prayers and well wishes!
We had our nutrition program scheduled for this Friday with Alisson and Lauren. Looking ahead at the weather of -10 degrees and -25 degree wind chill, we decided to reschedule this to Friday, February 8th. This is an important program and we’d like to see as many people as possible benefit from this. I’m thankful Alisson and Lauren were flexible with the weather. Let’s hope we have better weather on February 8th.
We’ll still be here Friday, just make good decisions on dressing warm enough.
It looks like the painting class that Linda made possible last week was fun.
Wow! She went through a lot of work of bringing all the supplies and sharing her gifts. I believe she’s going to do this again on Friday, February 1st. Thank you so much Linda!
Let’s have some fun again this week!
We all need to “Just Keep Moving”! It doesn’t matter where we start. We can start with laughing which is great exercise in itself. Other than that, we start with the body parts that will move and keep moving them as much as we can. Let them rest and then move them again.
I know there are still many of us going through other life challenges in addition to our challenges with MS. Let’s stick together, keep our chins up and keep sharing our journey. Better days are ahead. For those of you who haven’t been able to make it by us on Wednesdays and Fridays lately, please know you are missed and in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you’re able to make it back soon!
I hope you’ll join us both Wednesday and Friday again this week. Remember…consistency is key. With MS, it takes a lot of consistent effort every day to make small improvements. Yes, it’s frustrating so be patient and consistent and you’ll be amazed how your quality of life will continue to improve. It’s been about 17 years of exercising just about every day for me and I’m still making improvements (encouragement, love, support, nutrition and proper rest help immensely too). It takes time so please be patient. It sure is better than MS getting worse. I really don’t know what my life would be like if I didn’t do this (nor do I want to find out). I’m so thankful you are all joining me on this journey of making progress with our MS and quality of life…THANK YOU! We’ll continue to learn together…there’s so much power in the love and support we all share with each other.
In the past, I’ve been telling you to bring a friend. Unfortunately, we’re going to need to start a waiting list for new people. Please feel free to continue to share your experience and what we’re doing together. Let me know of anyone who would like to join us. I’ll communicate with these people through e-mail or phone and help them any way I can. When we have room for them to join us, I’ll encourage them to do that. If you’ve joined us in the past, please continue to join us.
We are here to help you and anyone with MS…no strings attached (well maybe an occasional story about the progress you’re making, smile, high five or a hug). I remember how challenging life used to be when my MS was bad. I get great joy sharing what I’ve learned and feel blessed with the progress I’ve made. I hope you make progress in some way too!
Place: W228N791 Westmound Dr.
Waukesha, WI
When: Wednesday morning from 9:30am – 12:30pm (open gym concept, come for all or part of it) Friday morning from 9:30 – 12:30pm (open gym concept, come for all or part of it
Any questions? Give me a call.
Dan Erschen
Cell: 414-305-0418