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Nani, you are so right about memories being yours to keep. One thing I found is if I dig deep and think of a memory,I have to write it down and then my fingers just start filling in the blanks that I have buried for years. I have about 50 short stories that I wrote for my blog years ago and most of them started with one sentence, then I had writers block, leaving me with no way to know how to fill in around 1000 words. but once I started writing, my fingers were faster than my mind was and by the time I was done writing my story, I was having a hard time seeing the keys through the flood gates of tears in my eyes. I haven’t reread those stories in a few years because at the time I had read them over and over. It was my gift to myself and I couldn’t get enough of them. However, I haven’t read them in a few years because the stories began to feel redundant to me after reading them so many times. I might have to dig up a couple and remind myself of some of the fun memories, as well as challenges, I’ve had in my lifetime! by the way, I never claimed to be a “writer“, only a storyteller in my own mind lol punctuation and grammar would have probably been an editors nightmare! 🤣 What a wonderful Vlog again, Nani!💕

Hi Nani ! Welcome back :-). I am so happy for you! A new wheelchair sounds so exciting! I’m so anxious to see it :-). as far as change happening… Change is inevitable so whether we like it or hate it the best thing we can do is accept it, and I love how you except change as it happens :-). Have a great week and I hope to see your new wheels very soon!

Nani, my heart aches for you! While I was watching your Vlog so many things kept going through my head about my own life, and I really hope I can be a little food for thought. when I moved from Ohio to Texas, my wonderful man had everything figured out so that we could get a U-Haul and pack all of my prized possessions and travel across country where I would start over. after a lot of frustration and many tears we discovered through the U-Haul company that a week that there was no way I was able to get this U-Haul, and this was one week before the move. I had to figure out how I would fit my whole life inside my Mazda CX five hybrid car. I didn’t have time to sell things or even find the best home for things. Anybody who could walk away with my things was doing me a favor. You have no idea how the tears flew as things were given away, donated or taken to the dump. My only saving grace was to take photos of anything that was memorable. However, when I got to Texas I was forced to figure out how I could live with my new normal. Fortunately the things that were the most important to me were memories, which I had many photos of, but there’s no way this was the same as being able to touch the item. I spent a lot of time ranting about how I used to have this and I used to have that and why did I have to give them away…three years later I am so freed by the fact that material things don’t weigh me down. I sometimes have a hard time remembering what I did and didn’t have. Jim and I were discussing the other day and the question came up; if there was a fire what was the one thing we needed to get out of the house. The obvious answer was our phone, which isn’t even the truth. Every picture, memory or legal document is photographed on that phone but backed up in the cloud. So the most important thing would be ourselves. my suggestion to you would be to find somebody to come in and help you take photos of every memory imaginable. Your antiques, your photo albums and anything that makes you happy. Then leave for the day and let them do their thing. You’re going to come home and you’re going to be furious and wonder where everything went. But after The dust settles you will be so happy when your life is all in your hand or on your computer. You can still do your Vlogs because you Will be able to pull up any photo in your library. My bike to the bay jerseys are in shadowboxes on my wall in my workout room, where I ride my stationary bike. And if I didn’t have those I would have photos of them as well. I’m not sure I can convince you to do it that way but I will tell you my life is so free right now knowing that I don’t need any tangible items to make me happy :-). I take that back, I do have to have my favorite coffee mug! I know you have one or two :-). looking forward to seeing you soon💕.

Hi Nani, I know that one of the symptoms of MS can be loss of cognitive function, but I’m so impressed by your fabulous memory! At our age we have so many memories in our brain that it really takes some digging to find them again. Many of the times that you tell a story, I find myself finding another story inside my head as well :-). We’re all so inclined to want to relive a great memory of a vacation or memorable event, but the re enactment is never as wonderful as the memory in our brain. what a gift that is to be able to pull them back up and relive them in your mind! Thanks for the shout out as well! We all have to look out for each other🥰.

Yay for plan D! You won, for sure! Great job on meeting your goal! I would never have known you had done it so close to your deadline. By the way, you look absolutely fabulous, Nani!

Nani, first of all… I noticed you have almost 40 subscribers! YAY!!! I have to say, since you asked… I think differences of opinions is similar to interpretation of the Bible, versus science, or is the glass half full or half empty, vegetarian versus meat eaters… (in order to grow vegetables you have to disturb the earth to plant them, which causes earth worms and insects to lose their homes. Or insect “ removal “. The whole circle of life thing… The argument could be “how ugly does a breathing being have to be before it’s OK to take their life). Sorry about that…🥴. I’m not one to stand on a soapbox because interpretation of right and wrong are so subjective. The biggest thing I will always stand up to is that we should all treat every human being with respect and compassion, regardless of their beliefs. And if we have the chance to help another person then it’s our duty to do so. It’s not our place to judge who’s right and who’s wrong. Thanks for giving us something to think about! Great vlog😊.

Great vlog Nani! Can't wait to hear all about the event and I'm excited to see pics and vids if you have them 😊. I know what you mean about organizing! Have you read Mare Kondo's book Spark Joy? I read that about 6 months before we moved to OH and I was able to move about 1/2 of my house and I've been able to keep our new place so organized. I really enjoy being home now and not seeing clutter around and I now know what to do with new things so they don't become out of place. Take care and have a great weekend!

Nani, as soon as you lifted that West Virginia mug it spiked two memories for me; first of all John Denver’s country Roads is my all-time favorite “shower song “ , or anytime The acoustics are great I love to belt that song out. Of course I always make sure I don’t have an audience because I don’t want to scare them off, lol. Secondly I remember many years ago traveling to the corner of Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia and being able to be in all three states at one time :-). Setting priorities is definitely the answer for keeping your sanity. if I have a million things on my mind I’m totally stressed, but when I write them all down and cross a couple things off I feel so much relief. I might not get them all done but I feel so much more in control.

Nani, good for you for pacing yourself. Sounds like You had a pretty nice birthday. I’m glad to hear it :-). I pace myself every single day. If I set goals and break them down into steps I feel more empowered. Failure is hard to except, but having goals that are attainable can be so rewarding. Life isn’t a race. It’s one day at a time😊.

Nani, I hope you had a fabulous birthday! I have to tell you, I also share a birthday with a famous person! Mickey Mouse!! OK, maybe he’s not technically a famous person, but it definitely makes me smile at the thought of sharing a Birthday with an icon that makes the world happy! I noticed you have two more subscribers on your page. Hooray!! congrats on two years with your Vlog! Thank you for continuing to share your experiences so that others can begin to understand what life with MS actually looks and feels like. have a great day💕

Happy Birthday!!! I am a July Baby too! Your hair did not look that bad. Plus I am at an age where I say who cares my hair is clean!!!

Nani, I love ad-libbing! Things seem to come from nowhere when you stop thinking so hard😉. I think sky diving is a great idea! I went a few years ago and it was a little scary, or maybe a lot scary 🤪, being I couldn’t run if the landing didn’t go well. And for that Matter, It was hard enough just to walk. But they have such cool ways of helping people with challenges to soar like a bird! My cousin who is in a wheelchair has gone skydiving and it was the best thing she ever did! If you ever get the chance please do it😃. In the sky, you feel just like everyone else! And the sky is the limit!!! No pun intended🤣🤣. Thanks for another great vlog💕.

Nani, I’m so glad your Plan B worked out! I live for Plan B! I don’t handle disappointment very well and it takes a while to process before I realize things almost always work out in the end. Some people live life winging it as they go. I live my life with two plans. Plan B just in case the perfect plan falls through. Many times Plan B turns out to be a better plan after all! I hope you had a wonderful visit with your father!💕

Nani, it’s always wonderful to see your smiling face with your cute little kitties. I’m glad your father is able to be there with you and seriously hope you can find someone to help with the Hoyer (SP?) lift. It’s been my experience that the things that scare us the most always work out for the best, eventually. I certainly hope to see you next week but if I don’t, please keep your spirits up and I’m looking forward to seeing you real soon :-)💕

Nani, your stories make me imagine I was there! I bet as you tell them, it helps you re-live the moment😃. I’ve only ever been to a Tigers, Rangers, Blue Jays and Indians game. But it takes me back to every one of them, all over again :-). Thanks for sharing!

Congratulations on your new adorable little fur baby, Nani! She is as cute as a button!. And as for your topic of the week, speaking of freedom, I’m so happy to hear that you were out and about enjoying the weekend :-). Those little things that so many people take for granted are so freeing to all of those with physical challenges. It really puts things in perspective. Again, congrats and enjoy that precious little Casey!

Nani, you are so right about learning just by living. With modern technology it makes it so easy to learn new things all day long. If there’s something that I question and say I don’t know what the answer is to that, I Google it every single time. My favorite passion is cooking. I never went to culinary school, but I love improvising and making my own creations based on watching famous chefs. If they have a sauce in their ingredients that I don’t have, I Google it to find out what I can mix together to create that sauce. I love learning something new every day. Great Vlog as always :-)

Just to be clear, I’m still intimidated and terrified every semester I start new classes. But I’m doing it. Thanks for calling me your hero. I don’t think I am but….🤷🏻‍♀️

Great!! Great!! video this week♥

Nani,I’ll say it again… You look absolutely wonderful! I know when you feel good about yourself it shows to the rest of the world, and I can see you’re in a much happier place right now! I’m so glad to hear they got your medication figured out so you can continue on your healthy journey! Congrats on your fourth booster also!

Nani, it’s great to see you back and smiling! I hope you feel as wonderful as you look! Your short stories always make me smile :-). I just had my two grandsons visiting this past week and we made s’mores while they were here. It’s not about the marshmallow, rather watching their eyes light up as they Watch the marshmallow go up in flames! Looking forward to seeing you again!💕

I’ve heard a few musicians, Garth Brooks to name one, have been releasing new material on “vinyl” and record players are becoming more popular again.

Nani, I’m sorry you’ve been feeling bad but glad you’re on the mend. I’ve missed your vlogs. It’s been a pretty crazy weekend for me as well so I just now watched this episode. Looking forward to seeing you back again :-)

We ❤️ You Nani! Hoping you get reliable care and are on your way to feeling better soon. 😘

Another great video. Glad you are doing better!!

Nani, that was very informational. Thanks for sharing. Most people have no clue how complicated mobility issues can be. By sharing this personal information I’m sure it helps others who don’t feel comfortable talking about these topics to feel closer to “normal”. Hope you continue to heal well💕

Sorry to hear you have a UTI. I know that can be some serious stuff so I’m glad you’re taking it easy. Hope you have a speedy recovery💕

I sure hope you got that much needed rest. I can totally relate to the unfairness of “normal” illnesses for people who already have MS. Allergy season in Texas is mostly from “Cedar fever”, which is due to the pollen from the bazillion cedar trees in our area. No fun at all, and unfair to us with our own issues to deal with. I have never heard of using Flonase for plugged ears. I seem to get a lot of drainage from all of the cedar pollen, which effects my ears as well. Thanks for the tip! Hope you get through this season soon, and somewhat unscathed!

Nani, what would we do without the EMT!! That is one thing we fellow MSers can all relate to is there’s always a story of something that didn’t go well. I’ve written many stories about how I’ve fallen or tripped or catapulted because of my clumsiness due to MS. But I think telling our story is a lot more therapeutic than feeling bad and keeping it to ourselves. And it helps everyone realize we’re not alone. Great Vlog :-)

I love teal swan and Bryson Katie’s the work content on RUclips. They both speak on getting attuned with your emotions, body sensation and the energy around you. It took me two years to get out of the mode of self harm, hate, fear and shame (subconscious need to feel something other than futility). The completion process and the work really helped me become an observer of my body and mind. I love how real you are. Helps others to stop escaping reality. Thank you. 🥰

I like your story times. Have you ever looked into RUclips shorts, I like watching those with poems about life. Get ready with me and vlogs. I personally like to listen to your videos because your voice is soothing. Sorry if that sounds creepy. I just wanted to share my opinion.

My dear, dear friend and "cousin-in-law", I'm thinking of you. I wish we lived close and I could drop by to see you or wash your hair for you or fix you a cup of tea. I think you helped all of us who watched your blog understand things we didn't understand before, and while we grieved for you we realized how many others are living in pain. We need that wake-up call. Take care, Davonna. I send my love. Cyndi

Thank you sooo much for sharing this Nani. Love you ❤️

Nani, your arm looked so painful! I do understand how feeling pain can give you a feeling of control though. I know there are so many things in our life that we can’t control the outcome but when we find some thing that is controlled by our actions we feel empowered. I think that’s why I have a such a high tolerance for pain. All of the injections, Infusions, and blood draws actually make me feel like I’m doing something to fight back. I do hope your arm is healing well. Thanks for sharing reality with us😉.

((Hugs)) to you sweetie. I'm so sorry you're going thru this. Love you and glad you have the help you need surrounding you.

Nani, what a great reminder that we’re all like crocuses! It made me think back to two years ago when my mother had moved to senior living due to being unable to care for her house and unable to drive. She was thriving there, amongst all of the other seniors and the activities, including the dining room where she could share meals with friends. However, winter and snow set in and she was feeling alone and depressed. I felt helpless in making her feel better all the way from my home in Texas, but as soon as I knew it was crocus season I asked my mom to look out into the courtyard and look for the crocuses. she eventually spotted them and I asked her to take a picture of them for me. I knew she always loved crocuses and always referred to them as being her first sign that spring is here! Although, eventually, Covid took over in her will to fight the Battle, for the moment, the crocuses gave her a reason to get up :-). I think crocuses are natures way of saying hang in there, the best is yet to come! Thanks for the reminder :-).

Nani, I totally agree with you that female issues need a female doctor. Male doctors might know The female anatomy but they’ve never worn it. Great Vlog, although, Marco seemed a little bored LOL. And I always like a walk down memory lane! Thanks for sharing💕

Nani, I couldn’t agree with you more about the importance of music. A song doesn’t always represent the meaning behind the song itself, but the memory it sparks from when you heard it is what makes the song special. The love of my life shares a name with the legendary “James Taylor”, however, that’s the only thing they have in common :-). He’ll be the first to admit he didn’t make his claim to fame by his singing voice, however, there are so many love songs that remind me of his warm and caring hurt. Music is the one thing that writes a story for all of us, and it Sparks so many precious memories that we will remember forever :-) great Vlog!💕

Nani, I see you have 2 New subscribers😊. Awesome! Someday you’ll be showing up all these young millennials!! But for now, I would say if you were sitting in a room of 33 people and having some sort of impact on their lives, that would be something pretty exciting to be proud of! I totally agree that it takes a village! If everyone does what they’re capable of and share your strengths with others, it will make life A whole lot easier, all the way around! Thanks for sharing💕

Great job again, Nani! I see you’re finally on the mend:). I can’t agree more about being kind in order to receive kindness. I’ve never had someone be unkind to me after showering them with kindness myself. MS is very humbling. It doesn’t seem like we should have to go over the top to get help from abled beings, but it’s a fact of life; we all have challenges of some sort, and if a smile and kind words is what we have to offer, then it’s our moral obligation to share them with others. I often find that I’m doing a good deed by asking for help, because it also makes others feel good to help me as well. Thanks for the reminder:).

Davonna, you are looking beautiful and your smile seems genuine which is also beautiful. I know last time I was over at your home you spoke of your depression but not with the candor that you expressed on this vlog. Your honesty is commendable. I'll check in to your next episode. ☮❤

Nani, what a great “Queen of improvising” you are! If it’s one thing MS does to us, it”s that it transforms our coping skills. I can’t tell you how many times I had the perfect plan and MS said “oh no you don’t! So I always have a Plan B. I loved all of your pictures this week :-). Seeing your precious Kitty reminds me of a recent occurrence I experienced. We have a couple of feral cats that hang around our property chasing after mice, and we’ve named them both. The orange one is named Sylvester and the black one is named Tom. The other night we saw Tom peering in our family room window and of course my wonderful Jim makes the obvious statement… “hey look, peeping Tom!” there’s a comedian in every crowd, lol! Looking forward to next week :-) 💕

Thank you for your bravery and transparency! I love every second of this video EXCEPT for 38! ". . .I can't do my vlog. . . " TS ~ 09:58 - 10:39. I strongly disagree!! You CAN do your vlog despite wardrobe challenges! For most, if not all, people living with Invisible, NCF, and Chronic medical conditions, the challenges you refer to in those 38 seconds, are what many struggle with validation for. As you also spoke about in the beginning was, this community is what keeps us sane! I assure you, what you have to share, is far more of a blessing than a fashion violation! Matthew 5:15-16 [15] Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. [16] Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Nani, it does seem strange that people with MS tend have other chronic illnesses on top of it, but it only makes sense being it’s an auto immune disease. When I got breast cancer on top of MS it didn’t seem possible, but here we are. Like the old cliché, what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger, right?? Thanks for staying strong and hope to see you for cyber coffee Tuesday :-)💕

Nani, I am so, super excited to see you back! I love your hair, I love your earrings, but mostly I love your honesty! I try so hard every single day to have mile markers to get through each and everyone of them, but seeing someone’s face helps most of all. Living in Texas I have many hours in the day, but when I travel to Ohio I can’t find the time to see everyone I want to see. If I meet someone for coffee I literally have to set an alarm on my phone to know how many minutes I have left before I have to move on. Do you ever do video chat coffees? That has been a lifesaver for me. I video chat with my grandsons and kids and it just brightens my day! Most importantly though,I didn’t have to get on a plane to do it. I would love to do a video coffee with you! I miss the MS chats we used to go to! Tuesdays in particular are my longest days. Please let me know when you would like to do “virtual coffee“! I am so in! Take care, and welcome back, Nani!💕

Yeah, I agree, Betty White dying was just icing on the craptastic cake of 2021. Glad you’re back. Love you.

Aw, Nani -- so sorry this is the "soul-weather" you're enduring now. My abiding wish for people I care for, especially those in bad soul-weather, is that a variety of pleasant surprises start to pop up. So I'm hoping things will not take as long as you fear, and that although there may be alterations in what you need and what you can get, you will be up and rolling very soon -- preferably before the weather-imposed quarantine of winter -- for our sake as well as yours. Please keep us posted, here or on FB, as you are able. Know that a lot of us are virtually-hugging you -- put me down for the 3 am whim-wham shift. I've been eating some pumpkin-spice Werner's caramels that I meant to put in the mail but could smell through the wrapper -- so I deem eating them to be in your honor, and if they are on your "permitted list" I'll get more and send them. Meanwhile.... well .... praying the length of that "meanwhile" is shorter than you fear. Take care m'dear. Come back soon! Chickie

I wish there was something I could do to help. I’m sorry you’re going through this. Call me if you just need to talk. Love you.

Nani, I’m sending you many virtual hugs. I can only imagine what it feels like to feel overwhelmed trying to continue this vlog. I give you a lot of credit for all of your hard work trying to edit and come up with new things to talk about every week. I know when I had my blog it was extremely challenging and sometimes overwhelming. I wish I was closer so that I could help. Unfortunately this disease does put us at the mercy of the help from others. When you do find that special someone that can help fill in the gaps I will certainly be back to share life challenges and strategies with you🥰. Please feel free to call me or video chat with me anytime you need a friend. No matter what I’m doing I will always be here to reply to you and if possible have a conversation at that time, or one that works for both of us. Unless I am at a doctor appointment, which happens frequently in our MS world, I am never too busy to lend an ear😉. Take care and I’ll be thinking about you and watching for your return💕

Great job on montage. Music bed was very soothing with the photos!!