Things I can do in spite of MS

I CAN DO many things that even “abled” people have trouble with.

1. Laugh – Yes, multiple sclerosis can be cruel, but that doesn’t mean I stopped enjoying life because of it. I do all I can to make the most of each day I have… and laughing is a part of that.

2. Feel – Parts of my body may be numb, but I still have feelings which can be hurt… or shared.

3. Think – I have new ideas all the time and some of them are down-right ingenious. My brain hasn’t fallen out of my head… regardless of MS.

4. Love – I may not be able to do all the things I could do in the past, but I still have a heart that cares deeply and loves outrageously.

5. Hear – For some reason, some people think that because I have a disability, I can no longer hear. You can talk directly to me without shouting. I’m not deaf or hard of hearing, I’m just physically disabled. I will listen, and I don’t bite… most of the time.

6. Learn – Again, my brain hasn’t fallen out yet. I can learn new things, and I enjoy the challenge. I surprise myself all the time.

All I can do is simply be me!

Keren Stepp says:

August 3, 2023 at 10:17 am

What a nice positive list! I find that I can do snail mail. It’s hard because I only have the use of my right hand, but it makes me feel really good. I remember people’s special days and everybody gets a card. And not just a card… I fill it up with clippings from Reader’s Digest, Magazines, cartoons, Quotes, Fortune cookie slips, and handwritten personal notes. It’s more of a little book that they get. Sometimes I’ll send them with no reason whatsoever. People like little perks, and just because my day is shitty, theirs doesn’t have to be.

Penelope Conway says:
August 3, 2023 at 10:21 am

I love it. That is a wonderful idea. I might try it at some point I just know my handwriting is horrible how. I used to be right handed but have been working on left handed. I just need to practice more, I think you have given me a project. Thanks! 🙂