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MissMarti
Member
Posts 87
USA

0 posted 2016-03-18 12:43 PM

Now I Have MS>

I used to write poetry. Now it's hard to hold a pencil. Now I have MS!
I was a good typist, now my hands don't function. Now I have MS!
I used to talk non-stop. Now I can't find the words. Now I have MS!
I used to have a Type A personality and be full of energy. Now I am exhausted. Now I have MS!
I used to wake feeling rested and ready to go. Now I hardly sleep. Now I have MS!
People think I don't listen or pay attention. I do, I just don't remember. Now I have MS!
I used to be able to control my emotions. Now know emotions control me. Now I have MS!
I used to make plans with friends. Now I never know how I'll feel from one day to the next. Now I have MS!
When I used to get sick, I knew what it was. Now I'm never sure. Now I have MS!
I used to be so coordinated. Then in 2001 and 2002, I kept falling! I ended up in the hospital. I saw a Neurologist. I was 50 years old. Now I have MS!
I am still a loving and caring 'me' and yes, I have MS but MS doesn't have me!!
'Thank you Dana Harrison for the inspiration and Momentum Magazine'

[This message has been edited by MissMarti (03-19-2016 07:39 AM).]

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

1 posted 2016-03-18 12:58 PM

Very sorry to hear this, MissMarti.

~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~

[This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (03-19-2016 09:08 AM).]

jjote
Senior Member

since 2002-12-25

Posts 1088
Ontario, Canada

2 posted 2016-03-18 02:54 PM

Marti, I can relate to this, my son has been recently diagnosed with PD but I see those symptoms you described as similar to my son's. Some days I ask myself where in my rearing him did I fail?

But I admire your looking it in the face, with this kind of brave front, MS will never have you.

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

3 posted 2016-03-18 10:00 PM

keep writing and expressing...its not the position we're in its how we respond to the position...james

ice
Member Elite

since 2003-05-17

Posts 3404
Pennsylvania

4 posted 2016-03-19 05:23 AM

Friend Marti

It makes me sad to hear about your problem..yet I am a typical man--I try to fix things..

Of course I cannot"fix" your problem, but perhaps ease the pain a little by a suggestion.

There is a way to use the keyboard by "speech recognition".

This may help you fight your dis ease in an electronic way?

If you want to read about it, click here..
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/use-the-computer-without-the-mouse-or-keyboard-alternative-input-devices

"... hope, can be given to one only by other human beings".
Elie Weisel

I hope for you.... peace

MissMarti
Member
Posts 87
USA

5 posted 2016-03-19 06:57 AM

~~Jerry, jjote, James and Ice, no sorrow as I am doing okay. I have a wonderful hubby of 47 years who is also my caregiver. Every morning that I am able to get out of bed and walk is a great day! Except for the MS, my health is good and for the most part, life is good!!
Thank you for your kind words and concern!

I wrote this to help educate the public about MS. Most people have no idea what MS is and it's symptoms.

Ice, just to let you know, I am a Mac user and my iPad is equipped with a microphone that I use most of the time!

Hugs, Marti

"He wI'll lead you safely through all things:
And when you cannot stand it, He will bury
you in his arms"
St.Francis deSales

[This message has been edited by MissMarti (03-19-2016 07:36 AM).]

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