My friend and coworker, Courtney, has a blog. She was recently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Believe it or not, she found a way to be positive about the whole thing.
Read her blog and be inspired! I know I am.
My mom (and someone…we’re not sure who ;)) could not have said it better,
“Life is no dress rehearsal”.
I guess Drake says it pretty well too…
Ha…but really.
Sometimes life throws you the unexpected, and you really start to think about these quotes (and maybe sing them too).
Three days ago I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.
It feels really weird typing that out…
Those of you who know me well have probably heard me mention my ‘weird, tingly leg’, but I will explain…
Around 7 years ago, I woke up with my left leg asleep. I didn’t think much of it until it didn’t seem to go away. An hour or two later, I called my mom, not really knowing what to say besides “Umm…my leg is asleep…and it’s not waking up”!
Tests, an x-ray, nerve conduction study & an MRI later, the doctors found nothing. The…
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It’s either stay positive or have a daily dose of FML. When I got this goofy blind spot in my eye there was some concern over MS – MRI’s and all that. It definitely makes you think about your future (or potential lack thereof) and what’s important – and to remember not to let MS run your life.
If Courtney reads this, the BEST MS Dr. in Sacramento is: DR. John A. Shafer w/ Mercy Med Center in Carmichael. (916) 536-3670
I mean the BEST: he does lectures and some of his videos are on youtube. He’s a big name in his field and he’s right here! GOOD LUCK!