Category: Thoughts
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Welcome, August
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsWhen I was young and in school, I always looked at August as a transition month. It was a reminder that summer was about to end and I’d soon be going back to school. Back then, the school year didn’t start until September, but school started appearing at the back of your mind in August.…
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Finding Strength in Our Reactions with Myasthenia Gravis
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsLiving with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) means navigating a landscape of unpredictability. Each day can bring new challenges—sometimes subtle, sometimes overwhelming. Fluctuating muscle strength, unexpected fatigue, and the ever-present uncertainty about how we’ll feel tomorrow are all realities we share. While it’s easy to wish for more control over the circumstances we face, the truth is…
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New Challenges
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsFirst, thanks to all of you who read my blogs. If you have Myasthenia Gravis or know someone who does, I hope you find them helpful and informative. Sometimes we’re faced with new challenges and I wanted to share one of my new challenges with you. Recently, I was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma (BCC),…
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Faith as a Personal Choice
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsIn my previous blog, I shared how faith in God serves as a steady anchor for me while navigating the unpredictable challenges of Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Today, I want to share why faith is a deeply personal choice and how, while it’s a huge part of my journey, I believe in sharing it openly without…
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Faith: A Steady Anchor for Those with Myasthenia Gravis
Greg Olsen
in Thoughts“Feelings change quickly; faith stays steady.” This statement resonates deeply for those of us with Myasthenia Gravis who must sometimes navigate the unpredictability of life. The physical and emotional challenges of MG can feel like a storm, with symptoms fluctuating from day to day, even hour to hour. In the midst of our struggles, our…
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Thanks, Dr. Anstey
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsI once had a professor in college named Dr. Anstey who was considered to be one of the toughest at the university. His classes were extremely challenging and he was very intimidating. On the first day of class, he had each of the students move their desk to the edge of the room pointed inward…
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Appreciation
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsAre you taking the time to appreciate? Appreciation is such a valuable tool for someone with Myasthenia Gravis. It not only makes you feel better, it makes the people you are appreciating know that their kindness is recognized and acknowledged. I too often take things and people for granted. Sometimes I get so caught up…
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Adjust Your Sails
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsWe haven’t had a joke in a while, so here’s one: I’m sitting in a chair in the living room reading a book when my wife calls out to me from another room. “Do you ever get a shooting pain in your chest like someone’s got a voodoo doll of you and is stabbing it?”,…
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What Can YOU Do?
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsI’m frequently asked by the friends and loved ones of someone with Myasthenia Gravis what they can do to best help. My response is twofold. First, I tell them to treat their loved one with patience and understanding. Living with MG is not an easy task. Symptoms can weigh heavily on an MG patient, and…
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Myasthenia Gravis Is Not Infectious, But Kindness Is
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsHave you ever had one of those bad days where your Snowflake symptoms were in full bloom, yet you had to interact with others? I’ve had a few of those. In one occurrence, the symptoms started appearing while I was at the grocery store. I was picking up items on my list and placing them…