Memorial Day: A Day of Remembrance

Today was Memorial Day, a day to remember the men and women who have given their lives while in the service of our country's military. As a child my grandfather pressed upon me the importance of the military in our nation's history and with that a respect for all who have served in the military. None who have served our great nation deserve respect more than those who gave their lives while in the service of it's military. Many men and women have given their lives during our country's short history in order to secure our way of life for generations to come.

My grandfather was a proud man who always saw the good in our country and believed wholeheartedly in the ideal that is America. The ideal that all people no matter their gender, race, age, or any other identifying factors are created equal. That each of us has gifts that we can use to better ourselves and the world. That with hard work and determination you can better your place in the world. My grandfather served in World War II, lived thru the depression, fought for everything he had, and was grateful that we live in a country where you had the opportunity to better your lot in life. From him I learned that loyalty to not only your friends but also other Americans was a good trait to have. I learned that honesty might hurt, but that it was always for the best.

EDS Fact 4 - Disease vs. Syndrome

People seem to think that if you're in pain you have to be sick with something, this is not the case. Many people don't understand the difference between a disease and a syndrome.

EDS Fact 3 - Zebras not Horses

There is a saying that goes 'When you hear hoof beats you think horses' which defines the medical community to the letter. They don't go looking for something unusual if there's an easier explanation. So, the question is, what happens when you don't fall within the realm of the normal?

EDS Fact 1 - Invisible Illness

Invisible illnesses are hard for people to deal with for several reasons. The hardest one for others to understand is that they're invisible! There are no definite signs of inability. You don't look different on days that you feel horrible.

EDS Fact 2 - Flexability and Pain

Being flexible is a good thing, right? Well, not always. There is such a thing as too flexible and with that comes certain drawbacks. Whether from injuries occurred from bending too far or from constant stress being too flexible hurts. For many of us we're in constant pain. We've even learned that there's a wide variety of pains that one can experience and that some are easier to deal with than others.