Tag: MGFA
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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…
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It Takes a Village
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsYou can’t do it alone. In most of my blogs, I encourage people with Myasthenia Gravis to be brave, strong, courageous, and even independent. Those are all good things. The practicality is, however, you can’t do it on your own. We often hear the phrase “It takes a village”. That phrase originated from an African…
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Independence: Finding Strength in Struggle
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsAs fireworks light up the night sky and the spirit of freedom fills the air, Independence Day is a time to reflect on resilience, courage, and the pursuit of a life well-lived. For those of us living with Myasthenia Gravis (MG), a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder, this holiday carries a deeply personal significance. The journey…
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Keeping Your Mind Active
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsAs a young boy, I remember hearing the statement: “all things can be tied to math”. I never really gave it much thought at the time; I just believed it. Recently, I’ve found myself counting things that I’ve never counted, or even paid much attention to, before. I have no clue why, but crazy things…
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Love or Fear
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsA theory exists that there are really only two core emotions – love and fear. According to the theory, all other human emotions stem from one of these two roots. In the theory, love is identified as the root of all positive emotions. These include joy, compassion, peace, gratitude, trust, and basically anything that is…
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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…