For some, small victories might elicit a shrug. But small victories when you have a disability are just like big victories, only without the fanfare. And we have to celebrate them. Be proud of them, no matter
how insignificant they may seem to an outsider.

When you’ve got an annoyingly pesky disease like multiple sclerosis, some of life’s pleasures become a touch more complicated to enjoy properly. Like the daggers of sand, sun, and heat of the beach. But this time I came prepared with armor.

Having multiple sclerosis means there will always be this unwelcome thief trying to swipe joys I have a simple rule: When multiple sclerosis tries to steal your passions, do everything in your power to steal those passions back. Can’t pedal with legs? Then arms it is!

Having a disability like MS challenges you in many ways. But sometimes the disease opens surprising doors, like this adventure on a handcycle that led me directly into a sea of Sandhill cranes who wanted absolutely nothing to do with me.

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