Perseverance

I feel like I conquered a very important obstacle.  Two days ago I injected my MS meds and the morning after I didn't feel the terrible side effects I have dealt with for the past 10 months.
My life feels completely different because of that change.  My days, weeks and months have been referred to as my good or bad days.  The only time in the past 10 months I experienced two consecutive good days was when I chose not to inject my meds.  That changed two nights ago.  My mind is filled with all sorts of good thoughts and possibilities. 

Even if tonights needle has some side effects I have new found hope and strength and I won't give up!

A Test

 

Today is my one year anniversary with MS.

I made sure I had a positive and fun filled day planned to keep me busy and not focusing on this anniversary too much.
I'm starting to think that I'm supposed to think about the anniversary and it isn't supposed to be a positive filled day.

I had a friend cancel a morning visit, a call that my Mom is back in the hospital and another friend cancel a lunch and afternoon visit. My husband is out of town with work and my good friend is just touching down in Jamaica.
All the distractions I was counting on today are gone. I'm left with a lot of thoughts. So, since things happen for a reason I have to think I am supposed to put some thought into the one year mark.

When my MS attack was at its peak I was a lot worse than I am today. Not only is it good to remember how well I am doing I think it is also important to remember the dark place I was in.

Deep Gratitide

 At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.
Albert Schweitzer

Thank you is such a short and frequently used phrase. That's why I feel like it is completely inadequate to use when trying to express my gratitude and thanks to my friends at work.
This weekend I attended a steak night organized by those I work with. The steak night was to help off set the expenses of my recent CCSVI procedure.
I know all too well the work involved in steak nights, yet my coworkers, without hesitation, put all this time and energy into this night....for me.

How can a simple "thank you" convey the warmth I was filled with watching these people all together in one place to support me?
How can I explain to them the many times over the past year I  felt the light dim or go out but that their support gave me the spark I needed to light that flame from within?

I am filled with gratitude and appreciation for all the support I have received from this great group of friends.  They are directly responsible for helping light that flame and giving me that strength.

THANK YOU

Rhonda