50+ LIVING with MS?

tellnhelen Living With It Mature African-American woman Recently had acuite exacerbation..I've had other episodes but none... Send Message Subscribe: tellnhelen

Friday, May 08, 2009
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Good Evening All An 80 year old lady I know told me "You are too old to be young but too young to know about being old." For me that was a profound statement. So many times I find myself consumed with my MS (do's and don'ts) and forget about living life. ...

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Truer Words Were Never Spoken
KJ
Saturday, May 09, 2009 at 08:55 AM

This is great what you wrote. The various health problems are what they are, but there's a lot of life to live between doctor appointments, flare ups, and so on. I think there's a lot of value in "venting" in a safe forum like this where other people can relate to the problems expressed, but I've been finding myself in a self-imposed "pity party" sometimes. That will happen from time to time but we need to take a wider view of all the good around us too.

Thanks,

KJ

You are so beautiful!
Merely Me
Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 12:19 PM

You are a truly beautiful soul...inside and out!

I need to look up these books you suggest...I need all the inspiration I can get. I am 44 now...and veering into those years of contemplation and hopefully wisdom.

Thank you so much for your support and compassion on the site...I am so glad you found us.

re: You are so beautiful!
tellnhelen
Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 11:58 PM

Thank You. I am grateful to have the chance to interact with all of you...I neverknew that expressing myself could be soooo very freeing...this site helps me in many ways..I am pleased if my thoughts help others.... about the book...before you look it up, check her interview on Bill Moyers on www.pbs.org The lady's name is Sara Lawrence Lightfoot.

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Vicki
Saturday, July 04, 2009 at 07:38 AM

I wish you more passion, risk, and adventure than you can dream of. Somehow, I think you'll get it!