I'm back from my writing break and excited to share what I've been up to. I can't wait to tell you about our vacation in the picturesque Finger Lakes region of New York, and then my travels to Indianapolis for the annual meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC). In between I also tried some new products that I know will be of interest to my disability and midlife readers.
I thought the best way to begin my journey back would be to give you a brief synopsis of why I went to Indianapolis, because by now you're probably asking yourself, "What is CMSC? Why did she go?"
I was more than thrilled when June Halper, CEO of CMSC, asked me to be CMSC's first blogger! I was excited at the prospect of being part of the press corps on behalf of CMSC. As a patient I was happy to have a unique opportunity to speak with so many dedicated medical professionals who are my rock stars. In my work I read about them every day.
What is CMSC? There isn't a simple answer to this because the mission, goals and activities of this pre-eminent MS organization would fill an entire blog post. And then some. So let me start by handing the reins over to the CMSC website to explain their history. Then you'll have a general idea of who they are and why they are so important to the MS community:
That is the (very) short answer of who they are. Over the next few weeks I'll be writing separate posts about the different talks and experiences I had in Indianapolis. Get ready to be fascinated.
I heard content that included the relationship between cannibis and cognitive dysfunction, approaches to psychotherapy, cognitive rehabilitation, dance therapy and robotics. There is something of interest for everyone.
In between these posts I'll be writing about other topics that I mentioned above. I can't wait to tell you all about it!
It's good to be back in the saddle again. My fingers missed typing on a keyboard, and I missed interacting with you. So here we go! Thanks for waiting for me.
Really looking forward to hearing about your experiences, Cathy! It sounds like you have enough content to last through the summer!
Welcome back, Cathy! Loved your photos of you looking happy and healthy in the Finger Lakes region! Congrats on working/representing this important group....right in the front lines of medical discovery! I hope you've recovered from tnose pesky stones and are healing well....you sound chipper and delighted to be back in blogland!
Good to see you back, Cathy. You've been doing some fun and fascinating things - I'm sure that gave you the perfect combination of relaxation and inspiration!
Welcome back!!! I am looking forward to the interesting tidbits!! 🙂
welcome home 😉
I am super excited and ready to be sucked in and fascinated…
you are quite the inspiration Cathy and clearly a roll model for so many.
I hope the "blast" leaves you feeling so much better.
Your openess and willingness to share your life with all of the ups and downs is a gift. ♡
Hooray! I've missed your "voice."
Happy to hear your trip was inspiring! For eight years after I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I attended to top breast cancer research forum, meeting the researchers and learning so much about breast cancer, so I can identify. Can't wait to hear more!
xoxoxo,
Brenda
Congratulations on your new gig! Did you ever think, back when you started your blog, that it would lead to such a rich and vibrant life? You're an inspiration... keep it up!
I too can't wait to hear more, Much more as recent developments seem to tie so many things together. And it's always good to hear from you!
I am looking forward to reading all about it Cathy, cheering you on!!
Here I thought you had been resting! You've been busy as always! Can't wait to hear more about it!
Welcome back! It sounds like a great rest for you. Congrats on being chosen as the first blogger for CMSC!
I'm anxious to read all you learned. Really looking forward to the cannibus/cognitive dysfunction connection. I've always believed there was one, and have the sad family member to prove it.
Welcome back! I have to say that dance therapy sounds great - plus it could be combined with daily exercise. I'll have to look into that one. I am looking forward to your posts.
How exciting! and guess who is on my blog today! YOU. Well, more a blurb, then a link to Next Act, I thoroughly enjoyed the interview!!!!
Cathy, I can't wait to read about the new therapies and possible treatments you have learned about. I have a couple of new people I'm working with who have MS and one woman in particular has worsening cognition.
Welcome back. I was wondering what happened to you. I guess I shouldn't have. Good work.
Anita
It's so important to keep up with research and to know every detail of what is happening in the MS community. Hope you are feeling well. Thanks for all that you do, Beth
You're enthusiasm shows that the writing break definitely made a difference! Super! I look forward to learning more about your new gig and all the other great things you enjoyed while away from the blog!
The kind of things that open up for you are so amazing!
I enjoy what you write because you are a good writer, but also because living with depression shares some similarity to living with MS and other neuro-related or impacted diseases and this is one of the auto-immune and neuro diseases my husband's research relates to. Can't wait to read about what you learned.
And her I thought you were just out in the garden! ps: You're a 'pip' too.
Congratulations!!
I am so happy you are finally back and I love your news!
Cannot wait to read about where you have been.
So good to see you again! It does sound like you have enough content for the entire summer! I will look forward to reading more.
First off, welcome back! And congratulations on being their first blogger. My best friend's mother and aunt (sisters) both had MS. I'm going to be eager to hear all your info.