I think of the same thing, Tricia. I remember how active they were and I kept up with them. But if I felt like I do now...back then...I'm not sure I could have done it. I'm thankful, too, that my MS didn't hit when my boys were young. Not sure how that would have worked out but I'm sure it would have had to.....not much choice there.

I am relying on my rollator and wheelchair 100% of the time now. No more spurts of time where I feel strong enough to go it alone. Makes me sad but what am I gonna do?

The heat is really getting to me this summer. I can't wait until we get some 70 degree days. Heck, even 80 degrees sounds great. Right now we are breaking records. I think this is the 3rd hottest summer on record, and I can't remember how many days we have had over 100 degrees. It is crazy when they report we may have a cold front next weekend and the temps may drop into the high 90s.

I have been having a new, weird symptom for the past few days. When I first get up and try to walk, it feels like my ankle is broke. After putting my weight on it and moving around for about 15 minutes, the pain goes away. I have also had a few old symptoms that I haven't experienced for a few years make a reappearance so I assume I am having a bit of a flare or the heat is causing it.

School started here yesterday so that makes me hopeful that we will see some break in the weather soon. Fires are starting to pop up too so some rain would be great. My niece started 7th grade, and is about 5'5 now. She will be 13 in November and is full of teen attitude. Puberty is so much fun.

Barb - I hate the heat too! I keep waiting for the temps to drop. The mornings are cooling off so I know within the next month the temps in the morning and evening should be cooler. This morning it was in the low 70s!!! Yay!!! I am sure the heat is effecting your MS. I just went through a flare up of symptoms but no MS exacerbation. The humidity was high and I think that was part of it.

It's hard to believe that Anya is now going into 7th grade!! That's just crazy. Fun times are ahead for your sister, BIL, and yourself with a teen girl. You are such a great aunt to her. She's lucky to have such an awesome aunt.

I have been helping DD28 with her new business. I've been helping her cut and sew baby items. I'm hoping her Etsy shop will be running full swing soon. She opened it up about a month or so ago with just a few items. We've been sewing a bunch of new things that I'm hoping she'll post soon.
I've been watching sewing videos on YouTube and forgot how much I used to love making my clothes and special outfits for my girls (Christmas & Easter). I may give it a try. That should help keep me busy and renew old skills.

Hope everyone is doing well. Check in when you can.