making jewelry

Okay so its a beautiful day outside and I'm holed up in the office making jewelry.

It is relaxing for me to do it so I wanted to do it.

Bought alot of new beads to mix and match in various shades  of orange.. Ad a new charm.. I love it and cant wait to show it off.

I also some beautiful pink beads. They were on sale and I couldnt resist. They were pink LOL

Have a great  day everybody

Cathy
http://www.themsshoppe.com/

Recovery Soon?

I realized yesterday I have been sick for over 2 months.

Mid January I got a cold, then a bladder infection which caused my kidneys to act up.

Then a major relapse, 15 days of steroids and now another cold. Yikes ! I am falling apart.

I was so weak after steroids this cold has really knocked me off my feet.

This is going to be a relxing weekend for me, at least I'm going try.

I have a new movie from Netflix and I gonna park my rear end on the couch and enjoy.

I figure this was my last chance to do this before my NEW living furniture arrives..Yippee !

I'll let you know what I think of the movie. BTW I watched bridesmaids last weekend. Kinda dumb !
I think the demographicfor that film was a 13 yr old girl. LOL !

Meliisa McCarthy was hilarious and I'm glad she won those awards.

Have a great day everybody !

Cathy
http://www.themsshoppe.com/

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A Catch Up Day

Today is my catch up day...I am cranking thru soooo much stuff I cant believe it. Finally the steroids
are a positive because I am so full of energy and my " to do" list is shrinking

Dont get me wrong my "to do" list is incredibly long but I am making a huge dent in it.
Plus all the housework I'm getting done. Yippee ! I love housework.

Tomorrow is my last steroid day and I am so ready for it to be over. I am not happy with the
results though because I still cant walk well.

Trying to be patient before I call my doctor because I know it takes some time to feel better
after steroids. So I'll wait. I have a movie from netflix and a ton of magazines so I'm going to wait
it out parked on the couch. haha !

Business is so crazy busy but I think that is actually keeping my mind off the steroids.

So tootles for now.

Have a great day everybody ! Maybe I'll review the movie I'm about to watch

Cathy
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Life in Action

I recently wrote an article for Life in Action magazine.

It was in their last issue, literally...I guess it is now going
to be an online magazine. That's okay because it is a good
magazine and online is better for me.

The article was about Mark & I swimming with the dolphins
last year and how the cruise line ( Holland America ) went out of
their way to help my dream come true.

The dolphins were a great experience.. We are considering doing it
again.

Look for this magazine online..It is part of United Spinal Association.

I hope I get the opportunity to write for them again.

It is so important for those of with MS to motivate and support
one another.

Have a great day everybody

Cathy
http://www.themsshoppe.com/
MS Awareness orange ribbon items


follow us on twitterv@themsshoppe or on facebook at http://www.themsshoppe.com/
Sneak peek at all sales...

blog re focus

I changed my blog description from Tysabri and MS to
starting a business after an MS diagnosis.

Since I no longer take Tysabri ti didn't seem appropiate
to talk about it on my blog.

Love the drug and love Biogen Idec but I think it is
inspiring to share how I started this business after being diagnosed
with MS and fired from my job for having MS.

When you are given lemons make lemonade and
That is what I did.

I'm proud of my accomplishments and would love to
inspire others to not give up.

Have a great day everybody !


Cathy
http://www.themsshoppe.com/
MS Awareness and Orange Ribbon items


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to see the sales first. :-)

door installation today

We are having a new front door installed today.

And although that sounds like a minor project let me explain
to you why it is not.

First, we have an old home built 1895 with very high ceilings.
The door had to custom made, one to go wtih the architecture of the
Victorian home and two nobody stocks a door that large.

I used to joke our front door was like the one the wizard had in The
Wizard of OZ, except its not green.

Anyway, it was ordered months ago and it finally being installed. yippee

Next step is getting it painted and then remodeling is DONE !
My wallet is empty...

Have a great day everybody

Cathy
http://www.themsshoppe.com/
MS Awareness items
Orange Ribbon items


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sick doggy

Yesterday the dogs were supposed to be groomed by a friend
who just started a mobile pet grooming service.

I had to cancel because A-Rod (our little one) was so sick during
the night and nobody got any sleep.

He ate breakfast in the morning and promptly lost his cookies, so
to speak.

I called the vet and because he is a newbie to us and has had stomach
 in the past, supposedly, they wanted to see him.
He has NEVER gotten sick since we got him with the exception of
the first week he ate his dinner and ran around the house like the nut he is and
lost it. We refer to it as "self induced"

Anyway, he probably just ate something in the yard. We have a squirrel and
 bunny problem. We live next to a park and I guess they haven't figured out the
property line yet.

Today, A-Rod seems to be doing better but is contstantly needing to pee.

He's still clingly, butthat is normal for him

Have a great day everybody

Cathy
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check us out on facebook and now on twitter @themsshoppe

tweet tweet

The MS Shoppe ( our online business) has just joined Twitter.

Needless to say I am a lttile challenged with new technology.

So what was my solution? Yes, Twitter for dummies book.
I downloaded it to my kindle.LOL

I am such a big fan of these "dummies" books and honestly
I am learning alot.

If you are on twitter, please follow us @themsshoppe.

If you are NOT on twitter sign up and we can learn together


Have a great day everybody !

Cathy
http://www.themsshoppe.com/

For all your MS Awareness Items- Think Orange

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MS BS tshirts

We are so very sorry for the delay in filling these orders.

No matter how hard we try it is getting difficult to keep these
 tshirts in stock...
We were a little concerned about a purple shirt but honestly the guys are loving it.
It helps that the Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks and the Minnesota vikings
all have the color purple...LOL

We will be caught up soon and doubling our inventory so it shouldn't happen again.

Thanks for your support for our 3 year old business ( LLC). We have
been able to make significant donations to the NMSS.

We will find a cure...Hope Believe and inspire.. Words to live by.

Thanks again, love you lots...

Cathy
http://www.themsshoppe.com/

MS Awareness items


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the end of an era or 4 1/2 years

Last Monday was my last Tysabri infusion.

I am very sad. I really loved this drug and it was an incredibly
difficult decision to change meds.

I have been on it for 4 1/2 years and last year I tested
positive for the JC virus and it increases your risk of PML.

It also increases your risk to have been on it as long as I have.

So we, my neuro, my husband and myself made the decision
to start Gilenya.
I'll be starting it in December..Lots of preliminary tests.

My veins will be very happy. They seem to have crapped out a long
time ago so the thought of a pill everyday was very appealing.

My heartfelt thanks to my wonderful nurses who I will so much.
Also, to Biogen Idec for supporting me and allowing me to be a
patient advocate for so many years. I will miss you also.

So between now and December I am not on any meds. Yikes!
I feel positive about this change.

Have a great day everybody.

Cathy
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twitter anyone?

The MS Shoppe recently joined twitter. Still
learning my way around it but I have followers

so I'm excited.

If you are on twitter, follow us... @TheMSShoppe


See ya there

Cathy
http://www.themsshoppe.com/

sneaker pins-let's go MS Walkers

http://www.themsshoppe.com/products.iml?mdl=prod_details.mdl&ProductID=403

Hey all you MS Walkers...

Did you get your sneaker pins for your team?

Clcik the link and it should go directly to page or

go to http://www.themsshoppe.com/ to check out 'all MS Awareness items

and orange ribbon items

a portion of all sales goes to NMSS

Let's find a cure.

Have a great walk everybody.

MS Awareness Week

This week I sent emails to about 25 friends & family that simply said
"Happy MS Awareness Week , I'm sure you are all doing your part to raise awareness
and help find a cure"

I recieved about 10 replies of  "Yes, I am doing my part and we will find a cure...together",
"Believe", " stay strong", "you inspire me" "Let's find a cure" etc.

And of course, I recieved one negative reply. Anybody want to guess who?
My "family" of course. Sheesh. They made my MS about them again.
Wasn't going to even mention it because I'm sure they are excited it is being written about.
Whatever !

Been a rough week. Neuro appt ! Love my dr's. Having some MS Complications
as many of you probably know from my facebook page.
Dr's visits lined up in the next few weeks. Eeek ! I can get through this.

I have a great support system. Thanks Mark, his family, great friends and even my
customers and vendors.

One day at a time ! Thanks for the flowers----(you know who you are) They were perfect !

Thanks for the support for the MS Walk......I am overwhelmed by the support...Go Team !!
By the way if you want to donate...email me or post and I'll give you instructions. :-)


Have a great day everybody !!! 


Cathy
http://www.themsshoppe.com/
MS Awareness items-Orange ribbon merchandise

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Todays the Day

Today is going to a difficult day....We have been putting this off for so long
and now that it is here ...I am soooooo nervous and anxious.

I tried not to think about it last night so I colud get some sleep and for the most
part I succeeded.

Will keep you posted...I rarely ask but a prayer would be great :-)

Thanks everybody for your support.

We will get through this....

Have a great day everybody

Cathy
http://www.themsshoppe.com/

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how much damage?

7 million dollars damage at the State Capitol.

Most of which is the result of protestors who don't even live
in our State.

It makes me sick. If I went to the Capitol and made a mess I would be arrested.

So who is going to pay for this? Our out of town visitors at the Capitol?
NO that would be me. The Disabled chick who doesn't have a job but gets
her disability check taxed.

Good grief. Does anybody else want to move out this country?

Have a great day everybody. It is MS Awareness month so let's paint the town ORANGE


Cathy
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The MS Shoppe

I have neglected my blog lately and I am sorry.

Our business The MS Shoppe has been so busy. Lots of new products and tons of orders have
kept things popping.

Plus I am working on building my team for the MS Walk and raising money....

Stop by and visit http://www.themsshoppe.com/ to check out all the new items and the familiar
MS Awareness items.

This is MS Awareness month and if we can raise awarenss one person at a time maybe we will
find a cure.


Have a great day everybody !!

Cathy
http://www.themsshoppe.com/
Home of the MS Awarenesss items you have been looking for...:-)

brrr It's cold

It was 10 below zero this morning when we took the dogs outside.

Let me repeat the 10 below zero. This was the actual temp not the wind chill.

Didn't it mske the news? Oh that'sright we live in Wisconsin and we're used to it.
Minnesota made the news at 41 below zero and New York made the news because
eeeeek they saw a snowflake.

So I ask yo uthis,,,does anybody still believethis global warming garbage we have
been fed for years? Because frankly I'm confused.....

Have a great day every body

Cathy
http://www.themsshoppe.com/
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my new blog

http://chattycathytips.blogspot.com/

Here's my new blog. Stop by and visit. It's been alot of fun...

Happy Valentine's Day

Stop by and visit the website http://www.themsshoppe.com/

We have a catagory for some valentine'sday item.

Here's a super cute stress reliever with an adorable smiley face

And don't forget to visit our MS Awareness items like the orange ribbon lapel pin
and car magnet.

A portion of all sales goes to MS organizations...

Back to our cruise

I tend to digress so I thought I'd go back to our vacation.

After meeting my freind and her mom for breakfast we headed out to the ship.

It literally was docked across the street from our hotel and we could see it from our balcony.

we were going to just walk but with all the luggage and me using my chair it was going to be
a hassle. The hotel provided a shuttle. I'm glad we did it that way because it was a long walk to where
you could check in.
So off we went. When we boarded we were handed a special invitation to a sit down lunch. Everybody
else had the buffett. We hand a nice lunch, met some people and then went to find our room.

I had rented a scooter ( first time I did that) and it was suppose to be in our room. Well, close it
was outside our room. We were on the end of the hallway so it worked out perfectly... to leave it outside.
Our room was beautiful. We had a room with a balcony. We couldn't wait to explore the ship.

Off we went. I was a little nervous about the scooter. Ask Mark about my first and only scooter expereince.
It wasn't pretty. I'm left handed and I kept getting confused which side was forward. Anyway, I
ran over his feet. Oops ! or Ooopsie as they said in Italy !!
This was our first Holland America ruise. We have taken about 10 cruises and this was the third one in 2010.

Stay tuned and I'll tell you all about the BEST cruise we haveever taken....

Have a great day everybody !

Cathy
http://www.themsshoppe.com/

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