It's is funny how self doubts can take over and poison you. Right now I wonder if I can pull this off. It's the PD. When my meds are waning, it is hard to just move. I think "How am I going to put up a tent? How am I going to fix a flat?"
Dumb thoughts. I know I can do it, but the little wedges of doubt winnow their way into my confidence.
On saturday I was burning a brush pile. I was up on a log, trying to push another log into the fire. I lost my footing and fell a few feet, with my ribs striking another log. CRACK! I heard them break. Hurts like a son of a gun. Another wedge. Not the broken rib: it's the fact that I fell.
After I got up, the log went into the fire. I am a stubborn man.
2/22/10
2/18/10
General Thoughts
For me the greatest challenge of PD is coping with depression. Depression is like having both your hands covered in black tar. It gets on everything you touch. You can't get rid of it; it ruins everything. You begin to lack self-confidence. That's what's going on with me today. I feel dark and weak.
2/16/10
Doug's Wild Ride
I'm out to do it again. Two years ago, I finished a solo bike ride across the USA, from “sea to shining sea”, Portland to Boston, to prove that I could meet the challenges of Parkinson’s Disease head on.
This year, I've notched it up a bit. I will confront the wilderness of Alaska on a solo bike ride from Anchorage to Fairbanks - Uphill all the way - Camping out with the bears - Proving to myself and others that Parkinson's Disease won't stop me from meeting life's greatest challenges.
When I return home, I will host a Bike Tour in the greater Cleveland area offering both competitive cyclists and casual riders with an opportunity to ride for PD. The tour will include a family ride of 10 miles, as well as full rides of 25 to 50 miles and a competitive hill climb. Entrants will have an option to solicit donations to support their ride and compete for prizes based on the total amount they raise to support Parkinson’s research. Entry fees will include rest stops, SAG support and a post-ride lunch with live music.
To register or for more information, contact me at DougsWildRide@gmail.com
You don’t have to face the wilderness of Alaska to support me and my quest to inspire patients with Parkinson’s Disease and raise money for research.
You can make a donation now at http://support.pdf.org/netcommunity/dougswildride2010
Your tax deductible donation will benefit the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation and the Davis Phinney Foundation, both 501 c(3) charities. You will receive an e-mail and letter confirming your donation.
This year, I've notched it up a bit. I will confront the wilderness of Alaska on a solo bike ride from Anchorage to Fairbanks - Uphill all the way - Camping out with the bears - Proving to myself and others that Parkinson's Disease won't stop me from meeting life's greatest challenges.
When I return home, I will host a Bike Tour in the greater Cleveland area offering both competitive cyclists and casual riders with an opportunity to ride for PD. The tour will include a family ride of 10 miles, as well as full rides of 25 to 50 miles and a competitive hill climb. Entrants will have an option to solicit donations to support their ride and compete for prizes based on the total amount they raise to support Parkinson’s research. Entry fees will include rest stops, SAG support and a post-ride lunch with live music.
To register or for more information, contact me at DougsWildRide@gmail.com
You don’t have to face the wilderness of Alaska to support me and my quest to inspire patients with Parkinson’s Disease and raise money for research.
You can make a donation now at http://support.pdf.org/netcommunity/dougswildride2010
Your tax deductible donation will benefit the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation and the Davis Phinney Foundation, both 501 c(3) charities. You will receive an e-mail and letter confirming your donation.
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