The Scores on the Doors

I’m not sure who first said this line: “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain” but I find it very pertinent and can relate. This is what life is, and making the most of it, no matter what your circumstances, is by far the best plan. Since being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, I live very much in the moment, and make the most of what I have.

If you too suffer from Parkinson’s you no doubt have good and bad days like myself. I live for the good days and get through the bad days as best I can. What a peculiar and unpredictable disease.

Naturally there are times that are terribly frustrating, such as socialising. When  invited somewhere and Parkinson’s decides to butt in where it’s not wanted, no amount of resolve helps. When this rotten disease is in the driving seat, one has to gracefully concede. It’s not a matter of giving up or giving in, but realising how the disease works and knowing when to fight and when to concede. So the scores on the doors today are Elaine 0 – Parkinson’s 1, but tomorrow will be another day!

When you’ve raised your children and taken care of a parent, now finding you are the one who needs taking care of is a hard pill to swallow. But who cares for the carer? This is the subject for my article in The Huffington Post this week.

Take a look at this YouTube clip, a very original idea on how to draw attention to a cause. They then go on to show you behind the scenes, interviewing one of the participants who happens to be a Parkinson's patient. This clip speaks volumes and expresses exactly what so many of us experience and can understand.