Hi, I promised you that I was going to keep you up-to-date about how things were going with the revisions to my blog, the new edition of my book and how things are going for me.
To do that, I have decided to write a new type of blog. In the past, my blogs have all revolved around one of the chapters of my book. The purpose was to share book content of use to people who are having to overcome challenges.
I’m trying to do a lot of things right now so it feels like the progress I make in any one area is slow.
To give you an idea, I am working on my book, my website, and my public speaking career.
My wife and I are Airbnb Superhosts. She does the physical work but I manage listings and interact with our Airbnb guests.
My wife and I are working on a blog about how to make extra money from your spare room through Airbnb.
I do freelance work on Upwork, helping people set up WordPress websites.
It might sound like I’m complaining, but I’m not really. I’m glad to be doing all this stuff because it will make a difference. I have things I want to share and I’m finding as many ways as I can to share them.
Did I mention that I do all this while dealing with Multiple Sclerosis symptoms?
I was diagnosed in 1982 and worked a full-time job until 2017. In 2018, I found I couldn’t work full-time anymore. My MS was getting worse and I ended up on a disability pension.
Right now, my biggest MS obstacles are spasticity, getting enough sleep, and getting enough exercise. I need to exercise to keep my muscles from deteriorating further.
I can still walk, but I am very slow. To get around my home I use a cane or surf the walls and furniture. I use a walker for exercise. I have a mobility scooter that I use if I have to go very far.
It probably still feels like I’m complaining, but believe me, I’m not. I’m sharing the obstacles I am now working to overcome. Pretending I don’t have obstacles and I know how to solve yours would just be untrue. We all have obstacles in our lives. We can choose to give in and give up. If I do, my body will give out. I choose not to let that happen.
Perhaps knowing how I struggle through will help motivate you to do the same. Keep doing what you do. It will make a difference in the world!