Gratitude: Friends and Family
I'm lucky to have some of the most wonderful, amazing friends anyone could ask for. I have friends in many parts of the States and also in Mexico and Canada. As for my family, although there are a couple of less-than-satisfactory members (like most families), for the most part my family is warm and generous and fun to be with. The only problem is that they all live in Texas!
Don't get me wrong. I was born and raised in Texas and there are many wonderful things about it. There must be. I'm the only one in all of my extended family who left! Now that I'm mostly retired, visiting them is much easier. And I'm even thinking about moving back to Texas. After 25 years in Portland, Oregon, though, it will be a bit of an adjustment!
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Don't get me wrong. I was born and raised in Texas and there are many wonderful things about it. There must be. I'm the only one in all of my extended family who left! Now that I'm mostly retired, visiting them is much easier. And I'm even thinking about moving back to Texas. After 25 years in Portland, Oregon, though, it will be a bit of an adjustment!
Related Topics: Toxic Friends, Preparing for Retirment
Technorati Tags: friends, family, relationships, texas, portland, retirement
6 Comments:
I stumbled (perhaps literally!) upon your blog site searching for more information about MS...yes, I too, am an RN living in the Northwest with Multiple Sclerosis, and it was such a delight to find another blog with similar "thoughts" as my own (no offense intended, just in case!). I was wondering if I could have your permission to add you as a link to my blog: http://journals.aol.com/baitulos/BrainCheese/ I hope to read more from you soon!
Linda D. in Seattle
Hi, I notice my gait is getting worse.I stumble a lot so must use a cane.There are times I should use a wheelchair,but afraid if I do I'll get stuck in it.I'm so confused.
Hi. I am bidding on a home in Richmon, Tx. I will be moving there with just my twin boys age 7. My closest family is about a 4 hour drive away. My family is so afraid for me and my boys because I have M.S. and am in a wheelchair most of the time. I have a converted van with hand controls so I can get anywhere I need to be. There also afraid of what the difference in weather will do to my condition. I currently live in Sacramento, CA where 100+ degree weather is not uncommon. Can you see M.S. worsening with Texas weather.
Thanks,
Ready for change.
I am a 41 yr. old. I retired after serving 22 years in the Army. I have been retired for almost two years now and four months ago I was dianosised as having Primary-progressive MS. I am trying to make the best of things. I am being stubbon most of the time and not asking for help. Freinds and family have been so supportive. I don't know how to thank them some times. What helps is reading things like your and others peoples comments. they help very much.thanks.
I have been using a walker/cane for last ten years; diagnosis with Ankylosing spondilis, stenosis and the list goes on. My thoughts and words fade away. People become irritated with me talking slow or when i repeat thinking they do not understand what i am trying to express. the right eye almost feels lost. my legs feel light their wrap or heavy. my leg slides. i am depressed because i tried to work. company merger changed work hours to evening. weak and tired looking out from a strong and smart within. I have made an appt. to see a neurologist in feb. 2008. i fading now, i was amazed by all of comments. May God bless you. Thanks, r
I think I have PPMS and I'm 63. The last three years have been a nightmare of tests and MRIs. An ear doctor diagnosed Meniere's. This year I have fallen twice and have been dianosed with Trigemminal Neuralgia. Then my left side, especially my toes and foot began the tingling and cramping and I have oppressive fatique in the afternoon. My general practitioner prescribed neurontin 4 times a day as needed. Now the neurologist is ordering more MRIs and testing which will be completed by Sept.9, and I hope to find out then what is wrong with me. I'm scared and worried, but I have great friends in the retirement community where I live. My daughter lives in Texas and I have only been able to visit her in the winter because of heat intolerance.
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