Multiple sclerosis has been a constant struggle for me from the start of my diagnosis. It’s been progressing faster than I ever thought it would, even faster than the neurologist had predicted it would. It’s the uncertainty of what may take place tomorrow as my body continues to wear out that is the hardest for me to deal with.
When did society stop caring for the sick? It’s easy for someone to post a status online saying how much they care about others or sharing a picture of a bouquet of roses to say they care, but to actually get their hands dirty and physically do something is waining. You just don’t see that happening much anymore.
I’m sending you my own encouraging note this morning. Take this crazy MS life a day at a time. More than anything, I want you to know that you are always loved.
Here are some of his nuttiest little nuggets that’ll help you feel extra Seussical while you supp on green eggs and ham as you go about your multiple sclerosis filled day.
It feels as if I’m living in a virtual Trouble board game merged with Operation… My Pop-O-Matic die roller is broken and I have been sent back to start more times than warranted. My Operation doctor is still working to determine which nerves have been cut. Is it the train of thought nerve? The vision nerve? The speech nerve? The funny bone nerve? No one knows.
I can guarantee you that in your trying to accomplish something you are going to feel like a failure at some point…maybe even more than once or twice. Don’t give up on living.
Don’t give up hope on ways to manage your bladder issues. There’s always a solution. Maybe not the one you want, but one that will make life easier for your already complicated life.
Do you remember the last laugh you shared? Those are memories you never want to forget. It could be something silly, nonsensical or even something that no one understood but it gave you a big laugh and maybe even a snort or two. LOL
Rise up and work to overcome every obstacle multiple sclerosis throws at you. It is relentless and always trying to trip you up. It’s pretty good at it and has had years to perfect its chaos.
You never know when a symptom will show up and decide to hang out with you. Sometimes they are more faithful than your friends.
1. Simplify your life.