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THE JOURNEY
By May May Ali
Over 30 years ago, my father's voice was a little
louder than a whisper, and we thought it resulted from boxing.
I have a friend who had aches
in his back. He thought it came from playing hockey.
Unbeknownst to both of these men, their journeys
had already begun.
As years pasted, they were diagnosed with the
disease, Parkinson.
Like forks in the road their journeys were filled
with choices that must be taken.
And the roads that were traveled greatly impacted
the outcomes of their situations.
There's a path of inactivity, isolation,
submission, and defeat.
Another path is paved with proactivity, defiance,
and a refusal to be beat.
Like all of you right here and now about to walk
together in Unity.
Or like someone with PD exercising regularly and
engaging in their community.
Yes the journey is not easy, but your outlook
doesn't have to be doom and blue.
You can choose to manage your journey or allow it
to manage you.
Your life with PD is still special, so partake in
what grows your smile.
Meanwhile as we support a cure for PD, may your
journey be filled with determination, continued hope, and style.
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