There used to be a movement to “visualize” everything you wanted so you could make it come true. We were told to surround ourselves with pictures of things we wanted or wanted to achieve and we could get them. I believe that there is some validity to this idea. If we keep a positive mindset and focus on what we want life to be like, we can impact how we approach things and our perception of the challenges we may face. Living with someone with PD is going to change your life. Accept that change and look for the “silver lining” to the cloud. Hold tight to what you want from your new life and you will find ways to make it happen.

Our world is in turmoil right now. We are facing a battle that we don’t understand nor do we see a clear pathway through. What I have decided to do is to remember the concept of letting go of things I cannot control. I absolutely can’t stop what is happening outside my home, but I can work to minimize the impact it has on our daily lives. So, even in this time of extreme craziness, I can do my best to make our home a calm and loving space. I can try to maintain a sense of normality even when there is none outside our doors. I can provide stability within these walls, with the hope that it will soon return to the world beyond.