Winters in Wisconsin can get really, really long and I need ways to keep connected to the world beyond ME. Thank goodness for the Internet. It's the only thing that's FLAT and at a reasonable temperature all year round. I'm not sidelined by hot weather, cold weather, inaccessible locations or architectual barriers, and anytime 24/7 I can write, surf, and connect with others.
Today, I started a Facebook group just for people like me who are Meeting Life's Challenges. I've learned so much on my journey living with a chronic illness (multiple sclerosis) and now I'd like to use what I've learned to help others. I plan to tell stories, share insights, and give voice to the realities of living with an unpredictable future. I am the eternal optimist and maybe my observations and experiences will be of interest to others. That to me would be a sure sign that spring is coming.
If you'd like to be part of my Meeting Life's Challenges Facebook group, just search on Shelley Peterman Schwarz and send me an invitation.