just means… I have the strength to carry on.

YOU DIDN’T CAUSE IT YOU CAN’T CURE IT. YOU CAN’T AVOID IT. YOU CAN’T IGNORE IT. YOU CAN’T OUTSMART IT. YOU CAN’T CONTROL IT. The only thing you CAN DO is manage it and make your NEW NORMAL the best it can be.

All frogs shouted, “It’s impossible, it’s impossible!” Still the frog reached the top of the tree… How? Because he was deaf, and he thought everyone was encouraging to reach the top. Be deaf to negative thoughts, if your aim is to reach your goal.

However complications associated with MS can shorten life expectancy. According to a study published in the journal “Neurology” , the median age of death for people with MS is 76 years, compared to 83 years for people without MS. The most common causes of death in people with MS are:

Suffering leads to endurance Through hardships, believers develop patience and the ability to perservere. Endurance builds character Patience and endurance in turn, build a strong proven character. Character creates hope This established character gives rise to a confidant hope. Hope is certain This hope is not a fickle or easily disappointed expectation, but a solid…

It’s not about pretending everything is okay; it’s about believing that you have the strength to face whatever comes your way.

I guess I should be thankful , that God thinks I’m this tough! It’s comforting to know that he thinks I’m a tough cookie! (I can do anything with him.)

The MS Hug – There are two different effects of MS that may trigger an MS hug: My “hug” seems to happen if I let myself get too fatigued. It feels like a tightness around my ribs. I am mindful of it and if it occurs, I stay calm and relaxed. It goes away for…