Many people have complimented me on my courage and persistence lately, as I continue to struggle with my MS. The question though, really, is what is the alternative? Is it some great virtue that I refuse to cop an attitude and grow whiny and ask “why me” every five minutes? In the face of a huge challengeContinue reading “When Is It Okay to Give Up?”
Tag Archives: MS
Update on MS
For those of you who know me personally, and/or are interested, here is an email I just sent to my congregation, updating them on the current status of my struggle with MS.
Sick — No New Posts for a While
I have been sick for several weeks, and am still sick. For those who don’t know, I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in December, 1990. I usually do fine, but it tends to flare up in the fall and spring. Two weeks ago I came down with an infection that the first course of antibioticsContinue reading “Sick — No New Posts for a While”
Walking for MS
Most of my readers probably know I have multiple sclerosis. In fact, I was diagnosed with MS 20 years ago, December 5, 1990. 1991 was the scariest year of my life and [in my best Forrest Gump voice], that’s all I have to say about that. But here I am 20 years later doing betterContinue reading “Walking for MS”
Twelve suggestions for talking to people with chronic illness
Disclaimer: This post is in no way intended as a rebuke of anyone in my life. I am blessed to be surrounded by caring, compassionate people and have no complaints about how my friends and family treat me when I am sick. But I do hope this post can help and encourage even those withContinue reading “Twelve suggestions for talking to people with chronic illness”
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