I think we all have those times when the challenges seem overwhelming and we wonder if we can go on. It is especially tough when I think about what might be coming. If I can’t make it through today, how will I ever make it tomorrow?

Those are the times when I remind myself to simply step back, take a breath, and look for the good things that are still all around me. I look at the blue sky or the green trees. I look at the home we have created together or pictures of our families. I look at my loving husband and realize that no matter how difficult things can be, I am thankful to have him in my life.

Then, if I can determine the thing that is causing me the most distress, I can usually find a way to tackle it differently. Addressing the challenge with a new perspective should allow me to move forward. One small victory can reset my overwhelmed outlook from one of negativity to a more positive can-do attitude. And, I will have one more thing to be grateful for as we move together in this daily journey with PD.