Milestone

Well I guess I've crossed a threshold this week: in the same week, I've put my Mizuno Pro-II irons up for sale on ebay because I know I'll never be able to use them again and I've placed an order for my first wheelchair.

I can still walk, but after 20 minutes I'm exhausted, my legs start to quiver, and I become afraid of falling.

Although nothing has changed in my physical ability or disability (though I'm feeling some decline) the mere action of selling my clubs makes it feel somehow official -- I am a disabled person.

I have also joined an on-line support group -- too few of us with myositis for there to be a live, local one. It's the best thing I ever did! I'm very impressed with the members of the group: they are very knowledgeable and quick to help.

I've kind of lost track of the other issues I normally track. I've become absorbed in trying to understand my disease, but, hopefully, I'll get back to the news again shortly.