Dear Parkinson’s Membership Chair

Dear Parkinson’s Membership Chair,

You have done it again!
You have recruited
another new member.
 
I did not intend to join this group.
Isn’t one million people in the United States
with Parkinson’s enough?
On May 13, 2014,
you officially notified me.
Not you exactly.
But I suspect
you were lurking in the neurologist’s office.
 
I want to inform you that I will not be an active member.
Take me off all distribution and call lists.
I do not want to be an officer or committee chair.
I do not want any newsletters, emails, or phone calls.
Do not waste your time on wearing me down.
 
I have a life to live in semi-retirement
and that is what I intend to do.
I will not be defined
by this chronic degenerative disease.
I will invest
in my care today and not
worry about tomorrow.
 
I will assemble my personal board of stellar advisers:
 
neurologist,
movement disorder specialist,
internist,
dermatologist,
urogynecologist,
chiropractor,
pharmacist,
physical therapist,
occupational therapist,
massage therapist,
speech therapist,
trainer,
nutritionist,
Tai Chi instructor,
yoga instructor, and
PD support group.
 
Together, we will heal my Parkinson’s disease day by day.
 
I will help other recruits.
I will be a beacon.
I will be grateful.
I will pray.
 
Living and loving life,

Linda A. Mohr

Photo Credit: David Travis

2 comments

    • Karen Bryson on August 7, 2018 at 4:15 pm
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    I really love this message Linda. Especially where you state that ‘together’ we will heal our Parkinson’s disease day by day. That puts a smile on my face 😊

    1. Thank you Karen. Yes, I’m fond of that line as well. Without my deep and wide support system, I would not be doing what I am today! I appreciate you taking the time to visit the post. Let’s keep on smiling!!

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