In 1981 when I was only four years old, my Aunt Loretta passed away from complications related to her Multiple Sclerosis. My only living memories are that she was in a wheelchair then bedbound and unable to talk. She could only mumble and moan. As I lay in my hospital bed in 2005, I’m thought […]
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One of the more vivid memories of my hospital stay for Transverse Myelitis was my mother’s conspiracy theory for why I was lying in a hospital bed non-functioning from the waist down. She believed that I developed Multiple Sclerosis from something I was exposed to in the Navy. This was one theory that I
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As far back as I can remember, I dreamed of visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I was born into a football family, more specifically a New England Patriots football family. We used to huddle around my grandmother’s kitchen table each Sunday and listen to AM radio broadcasts because the Pats weren’t good enough
**Re-posted from: http://www.cantonmercy.org/press-releases/Mercy-Hosts-Author-and-Inspirational-Speaker-Matt-Cavallo** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct 08, 2013 CONTACT: Cindy Hickey, 330-430-2767 cindy.hickey@cantonmercy.org Cavallo shares his story of how to live your best life despite chronic illness Canton, Ohio: If you or someone you love has experienced the life-changing effects of a major chronic illness, you’ll want to hear author and speaker Matt Cavallo share his inspiring
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Recently, I have received a flood of emails from my readers relating to Multiple Sclerosis and bladder issues. Unfortunately, this is a topic that I know all too well. When I had my initial onset of symptoms with Transverse Myelitis in 2005, not only could I not walk, but I was also unable to go
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A couple of months ago, I was asked to contribute a bi-monthly blog to the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA). The MSAA is a non-profit association focused on providing resources, services and support for the entire MS community since 1970. In the 70’s, my Aunt Loretta suffered from Multiple Sclerosis. Her condition was complicated
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My wife, Jocelyn, and I just got back from taking the kids on a summer vacation. We escaped the scorching desert heat and visited family in friends in Boston then in Milwaukee. While we wanted to get away for the kids, I was silently dreading traveling. Air travel in general can be a stressful experience. Factor in Multiple
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K.L. Toth recently interviewed me for her blog, Creative Expressions. She is a talented writer who has a wonderful blog and book reviews. Here is an excerpt from our recent interview. The full interview is available at the link listed below: “Most of us have plans for our lives; dreams that we hope will come true.
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(Image citation: Joseph, L. (n.d.). Smoke â Charisma of Evil within Us- Ms Shwetha Joyce Rasquinha, Mangalore. Retrieved June 15, 2013. http://literatureislife4ever.wordpress.com/2013/03/29/smoke-charisma-of-evil-within-us-ms-shwetha-joyce-rasquinha-mangalore/) Excerpt from The Dog Story: I am a closet smoker. I hide it from my wife, my work and my family. Not that I care if they know I smoke, I just don’t want to have
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It is that time of year again. Outside my door right now is currently a scorching 104 degrees Fahrenheit! Every demyelinating fiber of my being wants to get out of the desert right now, but where am I going to go? Summer has arrived and with it, my vision is a bit more blurry and
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