CCSVI Rally

Today has been a down day. Lots of time spent in my bed, in my most relaxed and least energy consuming position. What is such a position...and I'm not alone in recognizing this, as I have recently discovered...no clothes, on my stomach, arms spread wide. Wearing clothes uses energy. And lately, I have spent my energy on other things, rendering clothing optional.

Yesterday afternoon, I attended a CCSVI rally at the Manitoba Legislative building. Accompanied by Jason, C-Dazzle, and Jay, I stood in front of the grand building, with more than 100 other Manitobans. CCSVI Manitoba is one of many grass roots organizations sprouting up in Canada, working for the common goal of making Chronic Cerebral Spinal Venous Insufficiency testing and Liberation available (legally) in Canada. Instead of being treated here, Canadians are traveling to India, Poland, Kuwait, and Egypt for the procedure.

Manitoba wasn't the only province or city holding a rally yesterday. And MS sufferers weren't the only ones acting on behalf of CCSVI: The MS Society of Canada took action yesterday as well, announcing that they will be asking the federal government to earmark $10 million for CCSVI research.

At the rally, we raised signs (when not warming our hands in our jackets!) and listened to a handful of speakers including: Duncan, who was "Liberated" in Poland; Jennifer, who's husband is quickly deteriorating from MS, and has had a positive MRV (strictured and collapsed jugular veins); and Manitoba's Health Minister. The common message, directed to doctors, politicians, and those with the power is this:

Remove MS from the equation, and treat people for CCSVI.

a update

"How I am Doing" update:

I'm not exactly energetic. Let me be real...I'm not exactly social either. I don't talk much, I don't write much. But don't confuse this with being depressed. I am busy. Knitting class, and tonight, a craft sale. I had a great time with C-Dazzle and Jay on Saturday night. I'm just being thrifty with my energy.

On April 22, Earth Day, I posted a list about how I try to live green. While the list had a number of little things, it didn't include composting. I didn't take as much heat as I thought that I would for NOT composting.

But don't be upset with yourself, my own guilt (and Jason's) was overwhelming enough. We are now a composting house.

Our black Earth Machine sits proudly in front of our back fence (offering a distracting view away from the hot pink thong). The departure of C-Dazzle and Jay has given us a stainless steel counter top compost to collect our scraps in, before hauling them outside.

*Did you know that plain rice is compostable?

Emily