Recently, Parkinson’s Disease became a part of our daily lives. The symptoms were present before we knew about the diagnosis. So really, Parkinson’s had already become a part of our lives before we became aware of it. As other conditions were being ruled out PD (Parkinson’s Disease) was becoming more prominent. Here it is in our lives. James, my husband, has Parkinson’s. There is no cure for PD but there are medications and therapies to help cope with the disease.
As we learn more about Parkinson’s, we realize a lot more still needs to be done. As long as research continues there is hope for a cure. Hope and action have to go hand in hand. We are learning to accept Parkinson’s disease in our lives and still finding ways for James to keep the full impact of the disease at bay for as long as we can.
We have been educating ourselves about PD. Books, research articles, webinars and podcasts, anything to learn more about this disease. To learn how to live with it, to keep advocating for research, for supportive care, to understand PD, to prevent it for future generations. The whole gamut.
If you want to learn what Parkinson’s Disease is…here is a short video from the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
March 21st is advocacy day for Parkinson’s Disease.
Even if you are not personally affected by the disease, but are an advocate at heart, for science, research, eradicating diseases, then please ask your congress members to increase awareness about PD issues
http://advocate.michaeljfox.org/app/write-a-letter?7&engagementId=262473
Your support means a lot.
Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Namaste,
Shobhna
shobhnawadhwa.wordpress.com 
I am very sorry. Praying for hope.
Thank you. ♡
I think sharing and writing about our hardships is a huge act of hope. It is also empowering. I believe that science/research will find a cure for PD and other illnesses in the future. They’ve come a long way in medications that alleviate some of the symptoms in many illnesses that at least provide a higher quality of living, ie MS. May you and your husband remain hopeful through this difficult time. Much peace to you and your family. 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
Thank you Cheryl. Your message is very comforting. I believe cures for PD and other illnesses are possible too. Have a wonderful weekend ♡
I wish your husband the best of health as he deals with Parkinson, Shobhna. Take good care of yourself too. ❤
Thank you for your caring wishes Diana ♡
Wish you and the family all the best, Shobhna! Good luck & God bless!
Thank you for your kind wishes Kunal. Have a blessed day.
wishing you & your husband
strength & support, shobhna
from loved ones, friends
and continued research
into better, effective care & treatments.
Thank you for your kind and caring wishes David. ♡
Praying, Shobhna.
Thank you Mitch. Happy Easter to you and yours.
Thank you, Shobhna. You too!
Shobna, I wis health and happiness to you and your husband. I hope day-to-day life gets easier and you still embrace every day! Check out my first post! It’s about my experience of my Dad’s Parkinsons from his diagnosis in 2008 to now. Hard to write but an important story. Best wishes to all affected by PD!
I read your story. thank you for sharing with such depth. Wishing you the best too with your studies and life in general.