Category: My Journey
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Definitely
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsWe haven’t started with a joke in a while, so here’s one for you. A kindergarten teacher is trying to explain to her class the definition of the word “definitely”. To make sure the students have a good understanding of the word, she asks them to use it in a sentence. The first student raises…
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Take the Time to Listen
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsHave you ever talked with God? I mean really talk to Him? I’m currently reading a book that discusses how to do so and I’m discovering some rather interesting theories. I’m learning that talking to God is different for everyone. There are those who actually hear or feel God’s voice. There are others who hear…
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Challenge Update
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsIn my blog on June 10, I talked about how my clothes have gotten a little snug and I established a goal for myself of losing 20 pounds by the end of the year. I’ve been working on that goal to lose some weight and I’m not doing too badly. After 8 days, I’ve lost…
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Laughing Through Life with MG
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsLiving with Myasthenia Gravis can be a rollercoaster, a slow-moving, muscle-fatiguing, slightly sarcastic rollercoaster. Just like any ride at a theme park, if you’re going to get stuck on it, you might as well sit back, throw your arms into the air, enjoy it, and have a good laugh. I thought today we’d talk about…
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Father’s Day: True Strength
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsFather’s Day is a time to honor the fathers in your life. They are the men who have shaped you with their guidance, love, and strength. For families affected by Myasthenia Gravis (MG), this day can carry an even deeper meaning. My two daughters always make this day special for me, but since being diagnosed…
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Find Joy
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsLiving with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) can be challenging – but it doesn’t define you. Each person facing MG has a story filled with strength, resilience, and hope. This autoimmune neuromuscular disease may affect your muscles, but it doesn’t have to weaken your spirit. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing symptoms for years, it’s…
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Time to Challenge Myself
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsI always have a lot of irons in the fire, involved in relentless projects of unknown duration or return on investment. It’s one of my tenets that I live by: keep busy so your mind doesn’t have time to fail. The result of my efforts often produces conflicting results. Challenges, while stimulating, can also produce…
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The Toughest Part
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsI frequently get asked the question: “What’s the toughest part about having Myasthenia Gravis?” For each person, the answer to this may be different. I can’t answer for others, but I can share with you what’s the toughest part or parts for me. There are a lot of different components to MG and just as…
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Get Involved
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsHopefully, you’re now well underway in implementing your MG Awareness Month activities. While we’re talking about awareness, I thought perhaps we should delve into the reasons why raising awareness for Myasthenia Gravis is so important. There are plenty of reasons, but I’ll share with you the two that are most important to me. The first…
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Happy MG Awareness Month!
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsIt’s here…..Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month! There are so many fun and unique ways to get involved in sharing the word about MG. I truly hope you decide to participate. MG Awareness Month isn’t just for people with Myasthenia Gravis, but their caregivers, family and friends can get involved, as well. In our family, we try…