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Woke up, got out of bed, took my morning Tecfidera. Made a phone call, just said no gym today see you Sunday and went back to bed until 11 am. I am not actually writing this until 3 pm,

I had such big plans for today. I had to mop the kitchen floor, sweep the house and eat. Out of all that the only thing that was done is eat, oh and watch television. Maybe I will do the rest tomorrow or the next day, you never know your luck in a big city.

I am not angry with myself or disappointed. After 20 years I know that just because I had plans that does not mean they will actually happen. I can walk out the front door and my bladder can politely remind me that I did not do something before I left the house. I can take two steps to the mail box and realise that the mail can wait until later. Relapsing-Remitting ms has a habit of having its own agenda, and it is best that I pay attention and be flexible. There is not much that is critical, "YES" taking my Disease Modifying Therapy (DMT) is critical. Not because it is curing me, more like a subtle reminder that yes there is something wrong with me, and I should remain aware of it. Of course, I can accept the consequences, and let me assure "YOU" that there are consequences.

"YOU" my friend are new to this, or perhaps "YOU" have forgotten, but RRms is part of your life now. Some fight it and call it a monster. I like to think of it as Gollum from Lord of the Rings. Quite unpleasant, sneaky and will stab "YOU" in the back if given the chance. Do not give it a chance, learn this disease, learn your body and its reactions to it. Give yourself every opportunity to succeed. Change the finish line if "YOU" have to. Make your life one of the successes, not failures. Running, I never liked that so much. So I cant no biggie. Cutting things, well I won't because it is safer if I do not. Some say excuses are being made. I am sure that "YOU" can find better ways to describe this. Set yourself up for success. It is a very long path that we have to travel, carrying a very heavy weight.

There is no need to make it any harder on yourself. Ease up on yourself. Take it slower and ignore the failures, they are not important, "YOU" have just not thought of a better way to do it yet. Maybe the floor does not really need to be swept?

Royce

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Hey RoyceNewton,

Itโ€™s nice to roll with the punches, or not! After all it is a choice that we all have. Life has no instruction manual, and thatโ€™s okay. It is okay to have a todo list, and if it gets to done, great, but if not, there is always tomorrow!

Keep smiling,

Carole :-D

P.S. Good post, as always!

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RoyceNewtonโ€ข in reply tocarolek572

exactly alway tomorrow

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MS_Indestructibleโ€ข in reply tocarolek572

My favorite saying, "why do today, what can be put off till tomorrow". Keeps the levity moving ๐Ÿค”

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RoyceNewtonโ€ข in reply toMS_Indestructible

I like it

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rjoneslaw

I'll keep u in my prayers

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RoyceNewtonโ€ข in reply torjoneslaw

thank you

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RoseySawyer

I hope everything goes smoothly for you tomorrow. โค๐ŸŒท

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RoyceNewtonโ€ข in reply toRoseySawyer

yep that floor really should be swept

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MS_Indestructibleโ€ข in reply toRoyceNewton

yes, and force it, you may plant yourself on it. LOL ~terry

nice post

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RoyceNewtonโ€ข in reply toMS_Indestructible

thank you

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Linda3579

GREAT POST Royce. Thank you

Linda

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RoyceNewtonโ€ข in reply toLinda3579

Thank you very much

my pleasure

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RoyceNewton

my pleasure

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Mymarcus2010

Thanks for reminding me that Yes..it can Wait! To slow down, take a breath and relax. The laundry can be folded tmrw:)

Blessings to you all!

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RoyceNewtonโ€ข in reply toMymarcus2010

thanks

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Juliew19673

Thank you for this. As someone new to MS (going on 5 months) I'm begining to realize, that my idea of what I plan on accomplishing may not happen and that's OK. I've stopped beating myself up - no more negativity.

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RoyceNewtonโ€ข in reply toJuliew19673

good job, I am glad for you.

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ssdw1958

You know what you make me feel better when you make me see that it is not just me who is having these issues.

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RoyceNewtonโ€ข in reply tossdw1958

it is not just you, my dear, you are never alone

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