Even though we may have mountains to climb to do our active passions, by using enough ropes, a little ingenuity, and, well, bending the rules, at least we’re on that mountain, dagnammit. It might not be pretty, but it’s darn beautiful. Like the game of tennis.

For Martha Skye Martin, “the best part about riding a horse is that once I’m on I’m equal with anyone else around me.” Her horse Breezy has four strong legs to her (on any given day) one to 1.5 legs. But the rhythm of riding helps this equestrian reconnect.

Sara Gadson was diagnosed six months after she started training in the martial arts style of Shorin Ryu Shorinkan Okinawan Karatedo, a form of karate. In Japanese, attitude is called kimochi. She has a kimochi all her own.

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After her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, Suzanne Powell wondered if her physically active lifestyle was over. Kayaking was her passion. Could she keep it up? She started planning for life after kayaking. Fortunately, those plans since have only gathered dust.

What does one do when one gets diagnosed with multiple sclerosis? Likely reexamine life’s priorities and, perhaps, stretch boundaries. Certainly, Elys Bank never thought she would try out for roller derby.
Until she did. Oh wow.

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