What MS did to my body in the first days of my diagnosis was difficult for me to handle. I cried each day for many reasons: pain, sadness, frustration, exhaustion, and the desire to be free. I wouldn't anticipate a day without tears. I did my best to move forward, be strong and be thankful. I still had difficulty functioning with my left side. I still had an IV in my arm. The infusions were getting more difficult each evening. I got extremely tired at work and would get worn out simply from talking.
I was excessively thankful for the people around me who supported and cared for me. I was humbled by all the caring people. My principal sent me home to rest regularly. My book club helped with food and cleaning. They brought meals and came and vacuumed my house. They were so kind and generous. They asked what they could do to help and when I answered, clean my house, they didn't run away like all the other people did when I gave that answer. Wonderful people who simply cared surrounded my family and me.
As difficult as this time was, I was also blessed beyond measure.
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