Appreciate what you have

I look about me, and despite being in pain most of the time, suffering the indignities that Parkinson's has so generously thrown my way, I feel content. When I say "generously"  needless to say I mean this with great sarcasm. My dry British sense of humour still intact has become an important tool for dealing with every day difficulties. As strange as this may sound, on a good day, I am able to put aside my illnesses and see the good things that have been bestowed upon me. With a loving attentive husband by my side, who deserves a medal for putting up with my health issues which disrupt our lives, and a daughter any mother would be proud of; what more could I ask for? Focusing on what's important, it's not hard to realise, I have everything I could ever want or need. That is everything except good health. But who knows maybe the day will come when Parkinson's can be extinguished from our lives, and the fiery intensity with which it devours the body and mind will be doused and put out for good. So, feeling like it's going to be a good day, I have decided just for today I will see no PD, hear no PD or speak of PD.