For me, depending on others for assistance sometimes causes mood changes. For my son, it’s affecting him emotionally, seeing me in this condition, and physically, lifting me is taking a toll on his body. However, he refuses to put me in a nursing facility, which I’m thankful. Family and friends help when possible.
Staying connected with the outside world and keeping updated on MS research became my focus. Outings with the Park and Recreation are my weekly activities. Holding a stylus with both hands and a tablet on a table in front of me, I’m able to keep in touch with family and friends through social media. Getting in and out of cars became time consuming, so I now use the city’s SCAT (Specialized Community Area Transportation) service for medical appointments. I read and research (thanks Google!) everything I can find on new drugs and treatments for MS.
The National MS Society has WALK MS every year; however, 2014 was my first time participating. Why then?!?! It was either then or never. In 2015, my team raised $2020.00!
This is a journey. A cure/medication may not be found for me to take advantage of, but helping finance research for the cure is my goal and what drives me everyday!
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