Seven years ago, I began doing the Parkinson’s Recipe for Recovery®. Of course, back then it did not have a name…it was just what I was doing. At the same time, I began keeping a hand-written Parkinson’s Daily Journal. It is time to share my journal with all of you. Here is my November 14, 2009 journal entry, seven years ago today.
“11/14/09. Up at 4. Took Victoria to her clarinet lesson and brought Steven his bike. In the afternoon, I cut the grass.
It was cool out, but it still wore me out. However, the yard looks nice.
Sally, Victoria, and I watched 27 Dresses. It was a cute movie.”
So, here it was, the weekend. We were busy doing weekend things. As I have pointed out before, when participating in a busy family on the weekend, there was a big diversion from staring at my symptoms. I was more focused on participating in life with my family.
And, I did my best, fully accepting that my best was good enough. Your best is good enough as well…in your life and in your Parkinson’s recovery. Click here for a reminder of how your best is good enough.
You are worth it!!!
All my best,
Howard
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Doing a little is better than doing nothing!
Dear Howard
You are right, it helps to produce dopamine😘 Thank you very much for your great support. It helps a lot!!
Love
Tery and Werni
Rebecca I too am in New Zealand and was woken rudely like you.I responded with whole body shaking for a good 2 hours. This really is an example of the huge fear component of the disease.
Thinking of you and hope you are coping with the aftershocks and devastation.
Christine
Thanks, Howard!
Don says: Thanks for the reminder that doing our best is adequate.
Divine love upon all,
Karen and Don