Expect the Unexpected

When you (or your loved one) were first diagnosed with Parkinson’s, did anyone tell you that the future was going to be full of surprises? Like...poof...surprise, that medicine that worked just fine yesterday, has stopped working today but never fear, it may work again tomorrow. Or...surprise, your toes have taken on a mind of their own and are now dancing to their own tune. Not all the surprises are bad. Did anyone tell you that you might become part of a community full of resilient, caring, and determined warriors? Did you ever imagine that at your age...whatever that age might be, you would be stronger than you ever thought possible and would be spending hours a week in the gym and enjoying it? One thing for sure that Parkinson’s has taught me is to expect the unexpected. The only thing I can do to prepare for the unknown is to educate myself. By doing this, I am better equipped to handle whatever comes my way.