Tag: Myasthenia Gravis
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Was It Misunderstanding or Poor Instructions?
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsWe haven’t started with a joke for a while, so here’s one: The wife said to the husband, “Will you please go to the store and pick up a carton of milk? If they have eggs, get a dozen.” The husband goes to the store and comes back with a dozen cartons of milk. The…
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Use Your Talents
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsI recently read an article about Jessica Haas, a young girl who competed and won the Miss Tennessee Pageant back in 2013. The interesting thing about this young girl is that she grew up in real poverty, she and her mother often living out of their car. She was encouraged by a teacher at a…
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Living with Myasthenia Gravis – Simple Home Adjustments
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsLiving with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) can be challenging, but there are some small changes you can make in your home to help make daily life more manageable and comfortable. These practical adjustments can help enhance safety, improve quality of life and maybe even conserve energy, all without requiring major renovations in your home. Living with…
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When You Struggle
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsAll of us struggle from time to time with our situation. We worry about everything. Maybe it’s health, maybe it’s family, maybe it’s money. Whatever it is, we are feeling the burden. That’s hard to pull out of on your own. Having Myasthenia Gravis can definitely cause you to struggle. Not only are you struggling…
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Why I Do It
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsI was recently asked if I make money publishing my blog. The answer is “No”. I don’t sell anything on my blog, nor do I sell subscriptions to my blog. In reality, publishing this blog costs me. I have to pay for the domain, the blog hosting, and I guess you could say the time…
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Unique
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsI just had a wonderful week spending time with my grandkids in Missouri. I so enjoy them. My grandson is 6 and my granddaughter is 3. When I’m with them, I can’t help but marvel at how unique they are from each other. Born of the same parents, living in the same environment, yet each…
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How Far Would You Go?
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsI recently read a story about an 8 year-old boy who was at the hospital with his 5 year-old sister who had leukemia. The doctors told the family that the little girl may not make it through the night without a blood transfusion. The problem was they had no blood on hand that was of…
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Wants Versus Needs
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsI remember growing up I learned there was a difference between a Want and a Need. We were far from wealthy, but I wouldn’t say we were poor either. We were probably lower middle class. We had enough to get by but without a lot of extra. We may not have had the nicest clothes…
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How to Explain Myasthenia Gravis to Someone Who Knows Nothing About It
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsHave you ever been asked by someone to explain Myasthenia Gravis, but weren’t quite sure how to answer? I run into this all the time. You want to give them enough details that they understand the condition, but you don’t want to overwhelm them or make it sound like you’re a complainer. I’ve found it…
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Enjoying Fall with Myasthenia Gravis
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsFall brings crisp air, vibrant leaves, and a welcome break from summer’s heat, which can be refreshing for those living with Myasthenia Gravis (MG). The cooler temperatures can help managing symptoms, like muscle fatigue and weakness, a little easier. We don’t get to enjoy the change of seasons as easily here in the south, but…