Category: Thoughts
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Explaining Myasthenia Gravis
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsWe haven’t had a joke in a while, so I thought we’d start out with one today. Two brothers inherit their uncle’s cattle ranch. They move to the ranch and operate it, but after a few years, they realize their herd is dwindling and soon they won’t have enough money to keep the ranch going.…
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Don’t Bemoan the Catfish in Your Life
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsI enjoy listening to Joel Osteen when I’m in the car. The other day, he relayed a story about cod fish and explained the analogy as it pertains to faith in God. I couldn’t help but realize how this story also pertains to anyone with Myasthenia Gravis or any other kind of chronic illness. Let…
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When Your Mind Gets Stuck
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsI was recently asked what a person should do if they can’t get their mind off something. In particular, this person was asking for tips on how to refocus their mind so they’re not spending so much time thinking about Myasthenia Gravis and how it is affecting them. Focusing too much on any issue can…
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Fight the Good Fight
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsI’ve recently viewed some of the interviews and podcasts of a well-known actress who has Multiple Sclerosis (MS). First off, let me just say that my thoughts and prayers go out to her. MS is a difficult disease and can be very disabling. When we hear about celebrities affected by MS like Christina Applegate, Selma…
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Letting Others In
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsI admit I’m kind of notorious for keeping people in the dark and not sharing my feelings. I keep a lot of things inside instead of following the healthier path of getting them out in the open. It’s not that I’m trying to hide things from people; it’s because I don’t want to burden or…
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Courage
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsRecently, my 7-year-old grandson performed an act that amazed me. He’s in first grade and his class was outside playing at recess. He noticed some police vehicles started to gather at a location a block and a half away from the school, so he immediately brought it to the attention of one of the paras…
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Happy Valentine’s Day
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsWhen I think about Valentine’s Day, I think about my grade school days and how excited I was to give all my friends Valentine’s Day cards. My mom would take me to the store and allow me to pick out a box of valentines. Once home, my job was to determine to whom each valentine…
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The Olympics
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsThe Olympics are upon us. Last night, as I watched the opening ceremonies, I began to think about how the Olympians have dedicated a very large portion of their life in preparation for these games. All of the athletes have trained hard, many have given up the life they once knew. They have focused on…
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Fear and Worry
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsWhat is it that you fear the most? For me, it’s the unknown. If I don’t know what’s coming, I don’t know how to plan for it. I suspect that’s the way it is for many people with Myasthenia Gravis or any other chronic condition. Most of the time, what we fear never materializes or…
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“I Was Convinced It Was All In My Head”
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsI received an email from a young lady who had recently been diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis. Up until that diagnosis she was convinced she was losing her mind. Many of us with MG have had a similar journey, so I thought I would share her story with you. She said it started subtly, about three…