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

Friday, August 5, 2011

New Days

I have been thinking a great deal about letting go, acceptance, and making the best of a bad situation. Jeremy and I have had many long and difficult conversations about the situation we found ourselves in... me without a job.

I have had a great summer- I went home for a week and brought Julia with me. We had a BLAST! Some special people made time to hang out with me for a while and gave me lots of hugs! It was awesome! I recognize my blessings.

So as I struggled otherwise, I had to continuously remind myself of the many many blessings I have. I have a wonderful husband, and amazing family, a strong group of friends (even though they are mostly in Texas!), and a Lord and Savior whom I believe in completely. Jeremy and I made a plan should the unemployment continue. I reached out to my Pastor and asked for support and I continued to litter the region with my resume and applications!

Look what happened! I landed a job- one that I will be good at. One that I would like to do and one that relieves the financial strain we were feeling. I am more confident than ever that new days are ahead which means that I am solid in my foundation and am grateful for the continued reminders of how fragile life is.

Thanks for listening.

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