 Snowflakes are one of nature's most fragile things, but just look at what they can do when they stick together! Vest Kelly  Click to view in the SCU Light Box by Skip Cohen I've managed to stay away from comments on just about everything related to politics. I rarely believe anything on the news or Internet...but I do put weight on what I directly hear and witness myself. The bottom line is I'm just as upset and concerned as most Americans right now. This weekend, I know many of you will be supporting the thousands of protests around the country. Together, American citizens are creating a storm of hope for the future. It's a "storm" that could never exist on an individual basis. And while none of us know the outcome, we're all focused on getting the government back on track - of the people, by the people, for the people. However, today's post isn't just about the government forgetting that they work for us... but about the quote above and how it goes far beyond the political climate. A few months ago, I wrote about the Memory Clinic Pioneers Get-Together, an event celebrating hope in the treatment of Alzheimer's. Out of 50+ patients on the new infusion treatments, 42 joined us, along with their caregivers, members of the Memory Care Alliance, and a few members of the medical community. There were 120 people at the event! That single event has led to additional support groups and a heightened level of hope for the future and slowing down Alzheimer's. "Hope" has never been a word used in a conversation about Alzheimer's. Yet, the attendees at this event couldn't have been more focused on the future. It was inspiring, and the room was filled with a level of energy thanks to each attendee's passion for life and their commitment to finding solutions to the challenges of the disease. There have been thousands of people involved in the research to develop a cure for Alzheimer's. While there is no cure yet, the new drugs and treatments are creating a significant speed bump to slow down the disease. I guess my thoughts are about hope this morning... not just for getting America back on track, but for all the diseases and pain doctors, researchers, and chemists are working together to help make our lives better. "A single arrow is easily broken, but not ten in a bundle."
Japanese Proverb
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