by Grace Augustine, Author
www.graceaugustine.weebly.com
Chief Mountain, Montana
I was born and raised in Northern Montana. Upon graduation from high school, I moved into my own place with a spectacular view of the Rocky Mountains...more specifically, Chief Mountain.
Many mornings, and early evenings, I spent on the deck of my mobile home watching the ever changing mountain. Some days it would be clouded over, some days it was clear as ever. The mountain never changed, but the appearance did.
I was a fairly active young adult: going to the local bars for music and drinks with friends on Friday evenings, weekend outings to Glacier National Park, and house parties with friends.
My young adult years took me from Montana to Portland, Oregon. Thirty-six years ago, I moved from Portland to Iowa, married, and the rest is history.
In 2003 I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that attacks the central nervous system. I no longer could walk long distances, had headaches, terrible fatigue...and knew I had to find new normals.
It hasn't been an easy road...but one I wouldn't trade for anything. Because, you see, many people have crossed my path that never would have had I not been diagnosed with this disease.
Today, I have moved into the secondary progressive stage of this disease. While I may have it, it does not have me! Each day I count my blessings that I can still see, hear, and get out of bed and hopefully affect the lives of those on my path in a positive way.
If you'd like to know more about me and my journey with MS, and about the disease itself, please have a look at the above book. http://a.co/dlZfTQj
