My MS

Diagnosed with MS, Multiple Sclerosis, in 2007 began a difficult and scary journey. I have been lucky, compared to many other MS patients, but none-the-less my story is one that will resonate with other people living with chronic illness.

The purpose of this blog is one of therapy, for me mostly; but I do hope that if you stumble upon it, you will possibly learn something about MS and consider the thousands who live with the cruel disease each day. We need your help; donations, time, resources, but mostly we need understanding. We need understanding because for most MS patients, you wouldn't know us to look at us- we look just like your neighbors, teachers, doctors, clerks, and clergy. That is one of the most difficult aspects of this disease, in my opinion. Unless I am having a relapse, I don't LOOK sick.

I am hopeful that this blog will open a conversation with some, allow others insight, and give me an outlet.

Thanks for joining me!

Alison and Jeremy

Alison and Jeremy
Just Us

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Giving Permission

As I sit home another day, I have to think about giving myself permission. I feel a lot of guilt; guilt that I am not at work; guilt that Jeremy may not be getting what he needs right now; guilt that I am not______. You get the idea. But, I know I have to give myself permission to heal, to take my time, to rest. Sometimes that will mean that I have to stay home. Sometimes that will mean that I miss an event with Julia. Sometimes that will mean that I have to ask for help. Oh, the pride I must swallow. I am leaning on my God during this Holy Week and am asking for help granting myself permission to do what I need to do for myself so I may continue to heal.

Psalm 118:1 (NRSV)

1 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures for ever!
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