by
Penelope Conway
Posted on March 24, 2017
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This is for the weary ones, the
tired ones, and the “I can’t go on” ones.
This is for the ones who cry behind
closed doors yet muster up a smile to face the day.
This is for the ones who dream of
the day multiple sclerosis is cured so they no longer have to deal with doctor
appointments, meds, needles, and pain.
This is for the ones who keep going,
even when they know they need to stop for a moment to do nothing but chill on
the couch with a good book or a marathon of their favorite show on TV.
This is for the ones who long to
take a vacation where they are waited on hand and foot; no laundry, no dishes,
no vacuuming, no work of any kind.
This is for the ones who get
stressed and overwhelmed with the demands a life with multiple sclerosis
brings.
This is for the ones who find it
hard to keep going, who long for a break, who need time off, and who deal with
too much.
This is for you.
You are an amazing, courageous,
beautiful person. You are not alone. Take some time to do something just for
you. That pile of laundry… let it pile up. It doesn’t matter. Take time for
you.
Treat yourself to a movie, a night
out, a steak dinner, a trip through the park, or a giant slice of chocolate
cheesecake. Shake off those negative thoughts that cause you to feel worse than
MS could ever make you feel.
Stand outside your situation and,
for just a moment, try looking in from the outside.
Think about what you would
say to someone else standing in your shoes. Would you remind them of their
value? Would you tell them to worry less? Would you encourage them to ask for
help so they aren’t doing everything alone? Would you show them how to smile
through the tears?
You have a mountain in front of you…
an Everest. That’s your reality. But no matter how big it may be, it can be
climbed. Don’t look at its massive size. Choose instead to take your eyes off
of the rock in front of you and look out at the beauty all around. Stop for
just a moment and breathe.
It takes courage, determination and
strength… and you have each one.
So as you climb Mount Everest with
your heart pounding in your chest and your knees buckling under you, give
yourself one tiny moment to realize just how incredible you really are. You are
worth it.
You matter!
About MSAA:
As a
national nonprofit organization, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
is a leading resource for the entire MS community, improving lives today
through vital services and support. MSAA provides free programs and services,
such as: a toll-free Helpline; award-winning publications including a magazine,
The Motivator; website featuring educational videos and research updates;
S.E.A.R.C.H.™ program to assist the MS community with learning about different
treatment choices; a mobile phone app, My MS Manager™; a resource database, My
MS Resource Locator; equipment distribution ranging from grab bars to
wheelchairs; cooling accessories for heat-sensitive individuals; educational
events and activities; MRI funding and insurance advocacy; and more.
For
additional information, please visit:
or call:
(800) 532-7667.
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NEVER GIVE UP!
