9 years on…
MS News: March 2014
A little bit later than usual, for which I apologise, but here is the good news that graced global media in March 2014.
The sorry state of neurology in Ireland: one year on
"Governments past kept on living with their own kind of neurological illness, i.e. selective memory loss when these services so clearly demanded upgrades."
Relentless relapse
Why? A relapse decided to visit me. I pretended it wasn’t there. Until this morning.
The first day
Change is good. So they say, anyway. I totally agree, in fact, I welcome change with open arms. Afraid of new challenges? No, not me. Because change is good.
But nudging isn’t enough
“I spend half my time comforting the afflicted, and the other half afflicting the comfortable.” (Wess Stafford) “If you’re afraid to defend your convictions because you might get your ass kicked for it, you’re not really fit to advocate for them.” (James Carlos Blake) “But nudging isn’t enough.” (Jacqueline Novogratz) “Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world…would do this, it would change the earth.” (William Faulkner)
World MS Day 2014
For more on World MS Day, please visit http://www.worldmsday.org/ This year’s tag-line is “One day…” where people with MS can add access-related mottos, questions and ideas to. Access is still a very important issue that needs more research, adaptation, laws, understanding, support and elimination of barriers before people with multiple sclerosis can lead a totally free, happy and healthy life. If you’re in Ireland, this is the place to be for more on life with MS: http://www.ms-society.ie/ ©Willeke Van Eeckhoutte and Ireland, MS and Me, 2011-2014. Unauthorised use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Willeke Van Eeckhoutte and Ireland, MS and Me…