The longer I live the more I realize just how little I actually can control in my life. If I had control, my husband would not be fighting Parkinson’s Disease and we would not be living in a world where the smallest of viruses can bring our society to its knees. Life would be simpler and the world would be a friendly and open place for everyone to live.

Unfortunately, I am not the ultimate Goddess of the Universe with control over everything and everyone in creation. I am just me, a CarePartner who strives to do her best every day as she cares for her loving partner with PD. Which brings me little control in my life but does give me a sense of fulfillment when I do it right.

So, what do I have control over? I can control some of the schedules around our lives, making sure that I provide a supportive environment for my husband as he struggles with his illness. I can accept my lack of control when things get too crazy or overwhelming and take a step back so I don’t make it worse. Most importantly, I have control over my actions and reactions to our daily challenges which allows me to choose to face them with a positive attitude. The winds will blow, and I can withstand anything that comes, as long as I keep a positive outlook and seek the joy wherever this journey takes us.