In September 2004, I found Judy and Paul while reading
a small article in the MS Newsletter. I thought this sounds like
something I could do and really benefit in the process. When I started
working with Judy, we set two very simple, basic goals - to increase my
stamina and to work on balance. I remember jokingly telling her
that if I lost some weight in the process, that would be a pleasant added
benefit. Although MS had slowed me down, I was still fairly
active, but was becoming more and more frustrated by my physical limitations.
I realized that I had reached a point where I really needed to do
something to stay as active as I had been - I took the use it or
lose it approach. The last six month have been short of amazing.
Since I have always tried to stay active, Judy was able to take me
further, faster then we first thought. I have regained much
of my lost flexibility, can stay on the go much longer and the best part
is I have actually lost about 3 dress sizes in the last six months.
Not bad for a 63 year old grandmother. I can almost keep up with
my teenage granddaughters when we have a day at the Mall. |