Because my symptoms since diagnosis have reacted fiercely to heat, I have questioned those Warriors who complained of low temps raring up the beast. Well…I sure got the shock of my life this week. Of course all over the US the mercury has hit record lows since Monday, but never did I ever expect the effect that would have on little ol’ me.
Wow-zah!
It is twenty-eight more days until MS Awareness Month!
Why am I celebrating this recognition of such a MonSter? Why do I sound excited?
I’ll tell ya why!
March is the month that I can give back to NMSS and fellow Warriors. I can no longer participate in MS walks by placing one foot in front of the other, but I CAN raise money through selling my book I Have MS. What’s Your Super Power?
Plus, she gave me an excuse to treat myself to a pair of Converse. I’ve never owned a pair and what better reason is there to add red shoes to my wardrobe?
So, here is a dual challenge for you. Read Girl, Wash Your Face with me and treat yourself with something you normally wouldn’t consider. You are worth it!
If and when you finish Rachel Hollis, you can move on to the next book on my list:
…and, oh, yes, Barbara Stensland also seems to have a “thing” for converse sneakers.
Maybe we can deem them the official shoe of Warriors?
Also during March, I try to make as many public appearances as possible in an attempt to spread awareness, My calendar is nicely filling up, but there are vacant days that need to be filled. I would love to visit your classroom, library, church, social club, boys/girls club, book group, town meeting, exercise class…whatever… to enlighten your peers about multiple sclerosis. Just give me a shout: LisaAnnetteMcCombs@yahoo.com
(304)657-0949
358 McCue Avenue, Monongah, WV 26554
Here’s my schedule so far:
February 15-16: Small Farm Conference (Charleston, WV)
February 23: Marion County Public Library
Everyone wants to play, learn, have friends, and be included. The COUNT ME IN puppet program helps children understand that people with disabilities are much like they are. This age-appropriate introduction to disability awareness and inclusion is for grades 1 to 4 with a shorter preschool/kindergarten program. The cast includes Gina, who is blind and uses a cane; Jay, who is deaf or hard of hearing; Sally, who has a physical disability and uses a wheelchair; and their friends, Carmen and Mitch.
Following the puppet show, attendees will be given the opportunity to “try on” MS with supplied leg weights, vision impaired eye ware, and other disability props.
I will then read from my award winning I Have MS. What’s Your Super Power? and entertain questions/discussion.
Oh, and let’s not forget the yummy treats that will be provided!
This is going to be a wonderful prologue to M Awareness Month and I am so very grateful to the library and Connie VanGilder, the library program coordinator, for making this possible.
As for the month of March…
March 9: The Tea Shoppe (Morgantown, WV) book signing 12-3
March 19: Barnes and Noble 12-4
March 23: Tanger Book Warehouse (Washington, PA) 12-3/reading at 2
April 5-6: Marshall University Writing Conference (Huntington, WV)
I have a couple of other venues up my sleeve, but they are not confirmed. Help me fill up March! Twenty-eight days until MS Awareness Month!
Until then…stay warm, read a book, be strong (because you are), and be positive.
Lisa, the Lady with the Cane
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