My story!

 
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Greetings!

 

 

My name is Misty Yanish and I am 24 years old. Friends and

family sometimes like to call me "Misty Dawn" or "MD". I am

Originally from Maple Lake, Minnesota, but now reside in St. Cloud, Minnesota in my own apartment which is in a building that is completely accessible.  I also live with my cat Angel, who I love very much.

 

I have had the support of my friends and family which includes my mother, Ruth, step-daddy Tom and two older sisters, Heather and Mel and my grandmother Fran. I have also felt support from an older brother that passed away at an early age. Other family members who have offered support as well are my step brother Martin and his mother Darla.

 

My father also just passed away about a month ago.  He was a man that was in and out of my life since I was a baby.  I can not say I really new who he was but, I can say he does have a piece of my heart and it will always be that way.

 

How do I say goodbye?

Daddy how do I say goodbye?

I heard the news,

And I broke down crying,

I asked mommy,

Why mommy why,

She says I do not know why,

And with her hand,

She wipes my tiers away,

Daddy how do I say goodbye?

Daddy I need to ask,

Why was it your time to go?

I know you are flying high,

Up into the clouds,

Pain free,

Yes daddy I knew you were in pain,

Your heart was broken,

And you did not know which way to go,

But daddy I love you so,

Why was it your time to go?

Daddy will you watch over me up there in heaven?

And keep me warm and safe,

Wipe my tiers away when I am sad,

Daddy how do I say goodbye?

One more thing before I let you go,

When it is my time to go,

Will you meet me at heavens door,

With my big brother Shawn,

And say hello,

And I love you so,

Daddy I love you so,

But for now its time to go,

Daddy how do I say goodbye.

8-17-07

Misty Yanish

 

At an early age, I was diagnosed with Spastic Diplegia, which is a form of Cerebral Palsy. I have felt that having this disability has been a learning experience and every day is a new challenge. Despite this being a challenge, I am still very active. I have a background in Child and Adult Care and Education from St. Cloud Technical College.  In 2005 I had the privilege to be a judge for the 2005 National American Miss Pageant, I had a great time and all of the people were great!  

 

There are many activities that I enjoy doing in my spare time such as hanging out with family and friends, volunteering when I have the time, collecting monkeys and camping during the summer with my family. If I had to choose one thing that I thought was my favorite, it would be my work out at Camp Courage. I am a general counselor/office and craft person out there during the summer.

 

Writing is also something that I love to do!  I would love to get some published, It is a new dream of mine!  Don't really know where to get started so, if you would like to help me out feel free to let me know!  I started writing a few short months ago in the end of 2006!  As something to occupy my time and put a smile on someone’s face!...Or maybe make someone stop and think!

 

Running,

I am going to run into heaven with open arms,

I really don’t know what its like,

 So,

I made a promise to myself,

I am going to run into heaven with open arms,

It is going to be an amazing place,

Filled with sunshine and love,

There is going to be roses all over the place,

No more pain,

And no more meds,

I am ready to run all over the place,

I am not going to be scared,

I am going to be ready when it is my time to go,

It is going to be an amazing place,

And if I am at home at heaven,

Before you or them,

I will be watching over you and them,

If you don’t think you have an angel,

There are angels all around us,

Down here on earth and in heaven,

Running all over the place,

With open arms,

Remember to smile when you think of me,

And remember I will be running in an amazing place,

I have this amazing feeling that it is a beautiful place,

I am going to run into heaven with open arms,

And one day we will be running together,

In an amazing place.

2007

Misty Yanish

 

 

Being selected as Ms. Wheelchair Minnesota 2004 was a great honor. I wasn't expecting to be chosen at all and I just went because I thought it would be a fun experience. Having this title gives me a great opportunity to share my opinions and help other people with disabilities. I think it is important that people realize that people who have disabilities are out there and that we deserve the same opportunities that everyone gets.

 

I started Keeping Hope alive For Disability Awareness in 2007; it’s amazing to know that in December it will have been a year since it was started.  We are now working on making it into a nonprofit organization.  We are a small group of people that are trying to change the world.  It is really amazing to see it grow day by day, that makes me feel amazing.  Slow and study wins the race right?

  

Being different is not a scary thing, it's beautiful and I want people to know that! Don't be scared, don't run and you may find something beautiful! I feel now it is time for me to give something back or put a smile on someone’s face. I’ve decided to start this myspace page to do that very thing. Just for a little background this happens to be something that is really important to me. I happen to be Ms. Wheelchair Minnesota 2004, this is something I am very proud of and I take to heart! Thanks so much for all the support. If you would like me to post anything on this page please feel free to send it to me in a message!   

 

My mother and grandmother have always told me to follow my dreams and reach for the stars which is something that sticks in my mind to this day.

 

I have the privilege to introduce to you Ruth and Tom Ternes, two great people that are part of Misty’s life. Ruth and Tom were married in 2003 and they now reside in Eden Valley, Minnesota.  Ruth and Tom are parents to nine great children, one son passed away at a young age and he will always be with them where ever they may go.  Tom has worked for the C. P. Railroad doing Maintenance for about 32 years.  Ruth has had the privilege to work at Camp Courage for 14 years which is a camp for children and adults with disabilities but, now takes care of her three year old granddaughter and two month old grandson who she loves very much.  She also now works with adults that are trying to free themselves from the use of drugs.

 

In there free time they love to have time for themselves, hanging out with family and friends, camping in the summer time, they love making a differents in peoples life’s so I will just say they love to volunteer, and they also love to go on out of state adventures and more.

 

Ruth and Tom’s daughter Misty is Ms. Wheelchair Minnesota 2004.  They had the privilege to go with Misty to the Ms. Wheelchair America pageant in Richmond, VA in 2004.  Ruth and Tom have said more then once that going to Richmond, VA with Misty was an experience of a life time and they know if Misty could do it all one more time she would!

 

Ruth and Tom have always said that Misty is an outstanding girl and if she sets her mind on something she goes for it until she accomplishes it!  They love helping her accomplish those dreams!

 

          There’s my story I could go on and on for ever but, that’s good for now!  If you would like to see more feel free to come by my website!  I try to update as much as I can, I do all the updating myself.

  

Thanks so much!

Misty Yanish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How would you define cerebral palsy?  

This may be weird for you to think this way but for me it is kind of like a rubber binder expanding really slowly. Then going back to its normal size really fast. That is how my mussels feel most of the time. Spastic Cerebral Palsy is defined as "A form of cerebral palsy that causes tightness in the muscles. Because of this tightness, spastic cerebral palsy patients have a difficult time controlling their movement. Their motions may be abrupt and jerky.  

 

How have you been treated for cerebral palsy?

Every one is treated different. For me I have had many surgeries to help my body to grow as normal as possible. I take many different medications. That helps with my mussel spasms so that my body doesn’t jerk so much. When I was born my an biblical cord was wrapped around my neck and I could not get any oxygen to my brain. My mom new there was something wrong with me but the doctors did not know until I was two years old.

 

Have you ever known any one with severe cases of cerebral palsy and do you know the treatments for individuals with that kind of extreme case?

I have many friends that have a more severe case then I do.  I am a very lucky girl, it could be more severe then it is. How they are treated I do not know. Everybody is treated different. The doctors do what ever helps out the most for treatments.

 

Is it easy for a person with cerebral palsy to lead a normal life?

I don’t think that there is a normal. I do my best from day to day to do things for my self. There are just some things that I can not do by my self, so when those times come up all I do is ask for help. There are days where I have to deal with people that are not very nice, they stare and say mean things under there breathe thinking I can not hear or see them doing this. I think that this only makes me a stronger person and I would not change any thing for the world. 

 

What part of the brain when damaged creates cerebral palsy?

It is different for every one mine is the part of the brain that controls my leg and arm movement but my legs more so. My left side has more damage then my right side.

 

Do you think there will ever be a cure for cerebral palsy?

If they can do transplants and make some blind people see there will always be hope that some day they can treat us so we can walk with out any help.  I will always have hope that someday that I will be able to walk without help but, for now that is the way it is for me!  So I am living my life the best I can!

And my hope is alive!