It’s not happy people who are thankful. It’s thankful people who are happy.

That maybe I should go outside with a lightning rod on my head during the next thunderstorm. It’s possible that a strike by lightening could be a good re-set for my messed up nervous system.

Difficulty urinating can occur with colitis due to the close proximity of the bladder and colon nerves, meaning inflammation in the colon (from colitis) can sometimes affect bladder function, leading to symptoms like urinary urgency, frequent urination, pain while urinating or trouble starting urination. This is referred to as cross-organ sensation.

Like many, my disease started as elapsing-remitting. At the time, (1989) Solu-medrol was the steroid used as a disease modifying treatment. Again like many, my relapsing- remittent MS progressed to Secondary Progressive (SPMS).

I choose to feel blessed. I choose to feel grateful. I choose to be excited. I choose to be thankful. I choose to be happy.

But remember this: When you walk up a mountain, your legs get stronger.

Is not just two words, it’s a life sentence.

I can’t control what’s happening, but I can control the way I respond. That is where my power is.

MS – too cool for one sclerosis

Comes when we stop complaining about the troubles we have and offer thanks for all the troubles we don’t have.