You know, Betty...I think about the same things all the time. It isn't fun getting older and the thought of not being able to do things for myself is unbearable. You have it easier than me though, because you can walk, but all in all, the future is kind of difficult for us TM'ers to face. I'd like to wish you a happy anniversary, but I know it isn't one you really want to celebrate. I do wish you all the best that life has to offer and hope that you continue to do all of the things you need to do to keep yourself going. Enjoy life to the fullest! Remember, TIAD. Love, Jude In a message dated 4/17/2013 7:09:46 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
tmic-digest Digest Volume 2013 : Issue 190 Today's Topics: [TMIC] Hi!!! [ Shirley Gurnell <[email protected]. ] [TMIC] Anniversary [ Betty Clark <[email protected]> ] _http://www.ou-zaharistoyanov.com/duqiw/vwuiqnzcjkbgjpr.cr_ (http://www.ou-zaharistoyanov.com/duqiw/vwuiqnzcjkbgjpr..cr) 4/9/2013 12:37:51 PM 4/9/2013 12:37:51 PM s.gurnell So today is my "lucky (???) seven" year anniversary with TM. At this time seven years ago, I was inside an MRI machine for over an hour trying to hold as still as possible while my legs continued to spasm about every three minutes. By far, the worse, most painful day of my life. Though usually fairly optimistic and more on the positive side of my feelings, I find myself in a more pensive and reflective state today. Wondering what the next ten-to-twenty years look like... will I still be able to function well enough on my own, without assistance? Will I be able to keep the ugly monster at bay and not let it completely destroy my outlook on life? Can I continue to find enough joy in my daily existence? I know I will have to forcibly take the reins and get myself out regularly so as to not become a recluse in my own home. I have realized since I had to "retire" from my job six years ago because of TM, other people's lives have gone on and most have little time to waste coming to visit or entertain me. I must make the effort if I want to maintain any relationships outside my own home and family. Of course, my fervent and continuing prayer is that by some miracle, a cure and treatment will be found that will help everyone saddled with either TM or MS. As I begin another year of pain, medications, limitations, etc., I wish everyone peace of mind and soul. Hugs to all, Betty (in Northern California)
