Wendy,
I had the pleasure of hearing you speak in Clovis, California this past Thursday evening. I told you then that I had “needed” to hear your message and truly believe it was meant that I be there. You’ve set your amazing goals and in the process have helped other people all along the way….all those wonderful kids! Amazing!
I was diagnosesd with MS this past January and you mentioned to me that the first year is the hardest. It HAS been challenging, but each new day is looking brighter. (Actually lately, days don’t just look brighter, they seem to SPARKLE!)
You asked me what my mountain is… I’m still searching for the big moutain, but I have little foothills in my sight. I’m already organizing a walking team for the Fresno area MS Walk in April of 2010. I also love making jewelry and have goals to get back into making and selling my pieces.
I have added “Beautiful Day” to my playlist! It reminds me of your strength and endurance as I work out on my elliptical machine (15 whole minutes a day after a 5 month relapse that has left me with much numbness and burning sensations in my left leg!) I’ve spent so much time in bed this year and now I’m anxious to push my body just a little more each day!
Thank you so very much! MS is just going to be a “blip” in my life story. For these past 10 months I have truly worried that MS would become my life – slowly taking over ever square inch of my body and my mind. But I’ve already learned that I can become a better person through adversity. MS is just in the background and I can go forward to the live the best life possible from here. That is my goal… and I thank you for helping to open my eyes and heart the other night! I’ve been a changed person since.
Be well,
Kim
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