Re: Sorry this is a bit long, but I had a neat weekend

[Guest guest]

Sally,

Thank you for sharing that, It is quite obvious that God's Grace is with you.

Regards,

Tom

P. S. It's also with all of us, if we just take time to look.

[Guest guest]

Thank you for sharing your experience. It sounds like you had a wonderful time. And your friend sounds like 'my kinda woman.' Someone who will tear off their wig to support a friend! A big thumbs up to her!

[Guest guest]

Thanks so much for sharing your story, it's something we all need to

read. I know it was really hard for me the first time I used my cane

in front of people. I live in a very small town (800 people) so I

got a lot of stares. However I got even more stares when I was seen

a few days later withOUT my cane lol. Most people don't understand

that with MS you have good days, and bad days, and that almost

everyday is different.

I decided right after my diagnosis that I wasn't going to stay home

and hide because I had trouble walking, it's not a reason to stop

living. You see I have a very good friend that has had MS for many

years, and she's been in a wheelchair for the last 3 years. She

stays in her house ALL the time, she doesn't go anywhere. We built a

ramp here at our house and set up grip bars in the bathroom, so she

does come here now, but she won't go to town, or out in public

anywhere in her wheelchair. I refuse to live like that. Not being

able to walk doesn't make you any less of a person.

Eventually there came a time when I needed a wheelchair from time to

time. It was kind of hard to admit that,and to actually " own " a

wheelchair, but the way I looked at it, it's either that, or stay

home. I've never been out in public in my town with the

wheelchair....I don't think this town is ready for that yet lol, but

if I ever need to I won't think twice. The only bad thing about my

town is that very few places are wheelchair accessible, but also the

times I've needed my wheelchair have only been for a couple of days

at a time and then I'm fine again. Thanks to LDN I haven't needed my

wheelchair OR my cane for 6 months now, but I know if I ever need to,

that I won't think twice about it.

I'm really glad you got to enjoy your weekend afterall, and that you

learned that using a wheelchair isn't so bad afterall.....if it

enables you to do the things you want to do, then it's a GOOD thing.

Thanks again for sharing

Kerry

> Hi, all,

>

> I have been on LDN since December 19th and having a flare up since

December

> 17th. I have had a hard time walking and am numb somewhat from the

left

> chest to left toe. It is somewhat better now.

>

> I went to a Christian dance seminar this weekend with my daughter.

Four of

> the parents of the participating girls were hit hard with health

problems:

> myself with MS, one mom with cancer, one dad with cancer, and a dad

with

> three herniated discs.

[Guest guest]

A real encouragment.

thanks sister

-----Original Message-----From: Jeff & Sally [mailto:jsmoore@...]Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 6:51 PMlow dose naltrexone Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Sorry this is a bit long, but I had a neat weekend

Hi, all,

I have been on LDN since December 19th and having a flare up since December 17th. I have had a hard time walking and am numb somewhat from the left chest to left toe. It is somewhat better now.

I went to a Christian dance seminar this weekend with my daughter. Four of the parents of the participating girls were hit hard with health problems: myself with MS, one mom with cancer, one dad with cancer, and a dad with three herniated discs. I was barely able to enjoy the first part of the weekend, as where they danced was about the equivalent of 3 blocks from our room down the winding halls of the hotel we were in. I had not used a wheelchair at that point, other than to be released from the hospital after the birth of my children several years back.

The event at the hotel lasted Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I wanted to see it all, but stayed in the hotel room all day Saturday, totally exhausted from walking on Friday. I missed the service they had on Sunday morning and was very sad. As I sat basking in my mysery, all the instructors from the group that taught my daughter and the other participants came to the room. They had been asked by my roommate to pray for me. They came to pray with and over me. It was a most awesome experience!

After they left, the mom who has cancer and is undergoing chemo sat beside me and told me she had a wheelchair in the hall. She said, "You and I are in a temporary place. You know that, don't you? The Lord is in control, you know? I want to take this wig off today and offer you a ride to see the girls dance. Will you come and worship with me?"

We talked about our pride and I told her that I would think about it.

When it came time to check out of our rooms, the gal with cancer was busy preparing lunch, so the wife of the dad with cancer pushed me in the wheelchair to the room. As we got to the lobby where she prepared the food, my friend who had made the offer originally turned and saw me. Off came the wig and she smiled the warmest smile I have seen in years. She said, "Girl, I am so proud of you!"

I know it loses lots in the translation, but this meant so much to me! And, the wheelchair was great. I was able to enjoy myself by not struggling to walk that far. My strength is coming back day by day, but it may take a while before I regain lots of it. I did need that little reminder about Who is in control of my life. I sure appreciate hearing it in the manner she offered it to me. Thanks for listening/reading. Have a great day!

\o/ Showered by His amazing Grace,

Sally

Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Lean not on your own understanding. In all of your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path! Proverbs 3:5-6