I did as much research as I could and I took ownership of this illness, because if you don't take care of your body, where are you going to live?

In a way, I have simplified my life by setting priorities.

I just had that conversation this morning with my doctor. I just got back from the hospital a half-hour ago, and nothing will make me happier than to replicate the DNA of my amazing husband. I'm optimistic.

Happiness is the best cosmetic.

I did as much research as I could and I took ownership of this illness, because if you don't take care of your body, where are you going to live?

The lesion is in the area of my brain that is responsible for motor function, so I have continual chronic pain in my left arm from elbow to fingertips and the right side of my body from my ear to my breast area.

Concealing an illness is like keeping a beach ball under water.