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Luis

At Ground Zero.

My name is Luis . . . I am 67 years old and have Progressive MS. Worked as a teacher in NYC for  34 years, married to my wife for almost 46 years. I was dx'd in 1988.  At the present time I use a chair 24/7 (not true what about when I'm in bed?) during the Winter time I spend a lot of time at home but have quite a  few hobbies: Ham Radio call's N2GKI, Shortwave listening, used postage stamps and reading. The last months I worked was a real trial, fell down  the stairs in the subway and that was what really made me think twice about  "putting the papers in". We have 3 children all out of the nest but they  keep in touch with me on a daily basis.  I am not using any of the DMM's now in the last worsening my left side was  affected. Can only use the index finger of my left hand.  I believe that creating a good and happy environment, keeping in touch with  good friends and having a family that cares do make a great difference.  Stay calm, one day at the time, don't get upset, do Meditation and  breathing exercises, take your medications and don't do what you know is going to affect you. Good luck to all, thanks you for all!  Luis M aka Sefardisafrán  Hoboken NJ

With a feathered friend Hudson River.