I am pretty lucky. My MS does not limit me as much as it does some of my MS friends. I did have an issue that caught me by surprise today. I got to my gym for yoga class and found that they had moved it outside to the large area they use for the trainers to do fitness outside. The space is huge and covered with a black carpet. It is all out in full sun and it is 80 degrees today with humidity lingering. I took one look at that and left because the whole class was getting set up and while they offered to go back inside it didn't make sense to move everyone for me. It isn't worth the risk of a temporary relapse for me to stay and attend. Two years ago I would have though the whole situation great but today was a no go and the whole episode had me pretty emotional at the time. Tomorrow I hit the outdoor lap pool instead for a nice cool swim. Check out more about World MS Day
So with it is time for my yearly ask in support of MS research.
last year the MS Society provided nearly $30 million towards research for the development of better treatment options (there aren't any) for people with progressive forms of MS. They also support research efforts towards finding a cure for MS. Any research done towards MS may help find a breakthrough in other neurological illnesses like ALS, Parkinsons and Alzheimer's.
So I put forth my (2nd ride year) annual call for support to the MS Society sponsored research as I vow to ride 50 miles with the Dream Team in late June. If you are willing and able to donate you can submit online below, or mail a check which I will hand over in late June.
http://bikemnm.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/MNMBikeEvents?px=13447566&pg=personal&fr_id=25324
If you want to join the team and ride with me I would love that! It is $30 to sign up and then help raise $100 for research funds. Because I don't want a life limited by MS. I want to do yoga outside again!
On another note: Here is something fun for adults and kids alike.
http://www.muminthemadhouse.com/2015/04/19/free-colouring-pages-for-adults/
My favorte is the "Today is going to be awesome" one. Yes I printed it and yes I plan to color it later but I won't take it too seriously. :)
Joshua was fantastic help in the front yard with unloading our mulch and dirt from my Dad's truck and preparing our new butterfly rock garden in the front yard (yet a bit more not to mow). We got some of the rocks from my friend as well and have enjoyed the fossils and pretty minerals and colors in them. We still have a tree to purchase and plant where the two rocks are on the end but I have blown my May plant budget. :)
We've been working hard to bring soil back to our older raised beds. We have three 4' x 8' x 20"h boxes where we grow our tomatos, beans, strawberries and other wonderful veggies. These always take some time with a spade and the muscle to get the weeds out and make them ready for planting.
