I have MS (I know big whoop). However, over the past year or so, my ability is not perfect (whatever). But I continue to walk. And this is where the story starts.
The other day I was walking (with my Nordic Poles – love them) from the Halifax Infirmary to the IWK (I know what am I bitching about, but for me it was like running 10 full marathons). Needless to say, by the time I arrived at the corner of Spring Garden and Summer – my legs had had it. I tripped and fell (oops). Nothing untoward, but fell. I got up and waited for the lights to change to walk across the street. I did with a bit more difficulty. AND THEN out of the blue behind me, I heard “Be proud of yourself.” It was from a guy in a car that was turning.
I cried the rest of the way.
You made my day.
Thank you. —My “Shout Out” Guy
This article appears in Nov 3-9, 2011.
what a lovely thing to shout out
YOU gotta stop justifying yourself by your joking self degradation in parentheses. As someone who suffers chronic pain, a lot of everyday activities ARE a big whoop. And everyday life IS like running 10 marathons. You SHOULD be proud of yourself honey. Very proud of yourself. I know what it’s like to face every day standing at the bottom of a steep hill oozing with molasses and having to climb it because there is no other choice.
May i suggest both tai chi and yoga? No.. they’re not a cure but i swear to god (as someone who is living proof) they are the next best thing. I have regained 200% mobility, i swear. I feel damned good about myself, I went from a bedridden mess of pain and atrophy to an athlete. And yes. There is still pain. But it’s not always about winning the war. It’s about getting up every day and knowing you REFUSE to let pain, that fat bastard of a bully, make you feel powerless.
Give’em hell. Every day.
Good for you OP. I couldn’t imagine what you go through.
hay mamabear *waves*
You have MS… that is a big whoop!! Don’t be so down on yourself OP! Even though I don’t know you I am proud of your perseverance too 🙂
I’ve a 20% chance of riding that train…
it’s not the be all and end all.
Hold that chin up high, no matter how much it hurts.
Hey bread lady. Still hoping to visit you before Xmas comes. Hope you and the bear, boy n squeeze are all doing well.
we are dog/child/weirdo friendly^^
Your post truly made me feel a surge of love for the driver and for you. Keep surging forward!