FW: sharing some happiness

[Guest guest]

> sharing some happiness

>

> Since all of us on this list are affected by MSA either as those who have

> it, as caregivers, or as family members, we are all too familiar with the

> heartbreak and disappointment of the diagnosis and ongoing illness. So, I

> wanted to share with each of you that my wife and I just returned from a

> wonderful vacation in Mackinac Island, Michigan with my brother (dx MSA

> 1/01) and his wife, and our mother.

>

> Although Larry has some difficulty walking now (mostly due to tiring

> easily), we were able to do a lot of sight seeing using an " adult scooter "

> we rented on the island and using other forms of transportation. I did

> come to understand though some earlier posting from people discussing the

> problems of cathing in public restrooms.

> There simply isn't any way for this important activity to be accomplished

> easily even in handicapped restrooms. Some real education needs to be

> done with ADA requirements in this area.

>

> Anyway, please know that we had a great time and that the MSA was allowed

> to be only a minor inconvenience because Larry is so upbeat, positive and

> determined to go forward with his life. I'm sure it was a struggle for

> him at times but he made the most of each day we were there.

>

> I hope you all have had and will have happy vacation or family experiences

> such as we had in spite of the intrusion of MSA on your owns lives.

>

> Your friend,

>

> Jerry Cash

[Guest guest]

Jerry,

) Is the mode of transportation on Mackinac Island the same as when I was

there in the 60's ) Is a major job force still employed in sweeping up horse

droppings ) It was a great place to visit in those days.

Take care. Bill and Charlotte

[Guest guest]

Yes Bill, still no motorized vehicles allowed (although they have an

ambulance and a fire truck) and yes they do a lot of brooming and shoveling.

Actually the whole place (Mackinaw Island and Mackinaw City across the lake

at which you depart on ferry to the island) have become very " touristy " with

lots of things to do and see. The island though is still very scenic, not

too spoiled with commericialization and well worth spending time there. I

recall they said about 600 people reside on the island as permanent

residents. I'd guess a majority of them work in the tourism trade.

Jerry Cash

Re: FW: sharing some happiness

Jerry,

) Is the mode of transportation on Mackinac Island the same as when I was

there in the 60's ) Is a major job force still employed in sweeping up

horse

droppings ) It was a great place to visit in those days.

Take care. Bill and Charlotte

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