Friends,   

Many of us go through some really tough times with MS.  Wendy is going through some tough times and wants everyone to know she misses all of us and definitely believes in the power of prayer.  Please keep Wendy in your prayers.  She’s in the hospital right now and making some progress.  Hopefully we’ll see her again soon.  We miss you too Wendy!

We have Alison and Lauren coming again this Friday for our nutrition program.  We’ll be starting at 11:30am so get here early and get your exercise in before the nutrition program.  Here’s a little note from Alison for this week’s program:

Hi Everyone! Lauren and I are looking forward to seeing you all again on Friday, May 31st to continue our nutrition series. I’ll be presenting on my “Top 10 Tips for Losing & Management Weight“. I want to focus on some more myths out there about nutrition — e.g. carbohydrates! See you on Friday at 11:30! ~ Alison (& Lauren), Wholesome LLC

Becky Thomas and her PT assistant students have been fun to work with the past few weeks haven’t they?  It’s fun to see so many people doing so many new things.

Thanks to all that have been here and allowed Becky and her students to work with you.  They’re planning on coming back every Wednesday this summer so be sure you come so they can help you.  Thanks Becky and students!

Let’s ride bike Friday morning @ 7:00am.  We meet at Nettesheim Park on the SE corner of Hwy SS and Oak Street in Pewaukee.  If you would like to ride a tandem or a trike, please let me know ahead of time so we bring one for you.  I hope you’ll join us!  We will not ride if it’s raining.

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