Why am I sad?

[RoyceNewton]

Good question, am I really sad, I am not sure. I like to behave this condition has taken so much from me but is that really true?

I wonder? Before I was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting ms (RRms) I had such plans, vague as they were. Now they are still vague but I have come to accept that. I see beauty in the strangest of things, places that I would never have looked at twice before. Is this a new found appreciation for all that there is, or is this getting older and maturing. Tomorrow I may never see again, I may never be able to stand and walk. So many things can happen, or I could wake up with no difference.

I will wake up and still love she who must be obeyed, my Mother and my joint dog. Some other things may change and some things may stay the same. Just because I enjoy life with an incurable chronic illness, it does not mean that I am not still me. I know that I change frequently in my emotions and what I can physically do. Those that I let in my inner circle know this and understand. If they do not understand they are not in my circle, their loss.

This is my life to live, my battle to manage or to fight. I choose to do the best for me, if I can help others as well that is a good thing. If for whatever reason I can not, I will politely apologize, but I will continue along my ms path.

I will not allow this condition to pulverise me, for I am stronger than that. I can redefine myself, I can and will do what needs to be done, I can make me stronger. I will not be weak, because I CAN, I WILL, I AM GOING TO DO ms. It will hurt me but I am me, sometimes I may doubt it, but RRms has never met a real challenge like me before.

Now replace every reference to ME and replace it with your name. I am no different than "YOU". The will and determination within me rests within "YOU" Give it a little time, nourish it and "DO" this condition. There is no reason not to. Today "YOU" are in a better place than any of us before "YOU. Make your choice, and the choice is to succeed where ever "YOU" can.

Royce

I have faith in you, and so should you. You are not beaten merely a little bruised. "YOU" have this.

[Doubled51]

As usual a good read RoyceNewton . Thanks

Donnie

[RoyceNewton in reply to Doubled51]

As usual thank you

[Midgey_Midge06]

I look forward to your posts. This one brought a tear to my eyes. It was so perfect! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[RoyceNewton in reply to Midgey_Midge06]

Glad it helped a little

[SaltyGirl]

Thank you for that! My spirits were lifted just by the courage that you gave to me for this day. Wishing you the very best, and sending you the smile that you put on my face.

[RoyceNewton in reply to SaltyGirl]

Thank you much appreciated

[Juliew19673]

That was wonderful! "... SHE, who must be obeyed.." LMAO!

[RoyceNewton in reply to Juliew19673]

yes she must be, always

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

Royce,

You are gifted in that you always post on things that I can relate to, and many others in this forum, I am sure.

Thank you once again for this pep talk!

Stay Strong and Keep Smiling,

Carole

[RoyceNewton in reply to carolek572]

Thank you, just passing along my experiences

[sashaming1]

There is a greater percentage of people with MS who have depression than even people with cancer or other significant diseases. It will take a lot of persistence and a "Plan" to overcome it. Work it to overcome it.

[RoyceNewton in reply to sashaming1]

That is what we all should do

[REDLIPS44]

You know you are just awesome I look forward to your reads. Thank you again