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[ckirchner2]

Hello

My name is Cheryl. I was diagnosed with MS in 2013.

I have been married for 38 years and I have two children and 3 wonderful grandkids.

I enjoy the outdoors and being with family and friends.

I have played the flute since I was 12 years old. The MS has kept my arms from holding my flute up to play. I am hoping to play my flute again.

I volunteer each May at the MS Walk held in my city. I also volunteer each September at the MS luncheon held at our country club in my city .

I taught preschool and pre k for 15 years. It took me a long time to get over not being able to teach any more . My balance was not allowing me to stand any more and my energy level was not there to keep up with the kids I had in class.

I stay as positive as I can and I try not to give in to the MS.

[SueAB]

Welcome, Cheryl! I'm so glad you decided to join us! We talk about anything and everything here, so jump in whenever you would like.

[RoseySawyer]

Hi and Welcome! 😊❤🌷

[CraigS]

Hi Cheryl,

You’ve landed on a wonderful forum. The folks here are very good listeners and are full of information. You can rant or talk about the good days.

Everyone is happy to hear whatever you have on your mind. I’ve found it to be a very comfortable place to be.

Welcome.

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

Hi ckirchner2 Welcome to the best Community ever! If you ask me anyway!☺️ Jump in anywhere, or ask away! Like they say, we talk about pretty much anything and everything here! And you will Always find a Smile and Support, or a shoulder to cry on!

🤗💕

J🌠

[lbenmaor]

Welcome ckirchner2!

This is a great forum to be part of.

Leslie

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

Hello ckirchner2 , aka Cheryl,

Welcome to this forum! Many on this forum are here to find approaches to help with their ‘ms’, and to offer suggestions on what works for them. Oftentimes, in your search, you will find a virtual friend, and they will make your journey less cumbersome. So, together, we are all stronger.

So, Keep Smiling, and Stay Strong,

And welcome,

Carole

[ckirchner2]

Thank you

[Jazzihorsecat]

A very, verry warm welcome to you here to the bestest, most greatest MSer Warrior family on the web!👍💐💚💙💛💗❤ Just grab a good Ol'cup of Joe☕ , a comfy chair or couch & join on in! Here, you can laugh,😀, rent, vent, rant & get the best knowledgable advice, encouragement & help you could ever get! I too hope to ride horses 🐎 again, so, no worries, you'll play flute again. Much Love to ya ! & Even deep Prayers🙏 & Blessings for ya!💐🌺🌻🌿🍂🍁🍃 So, again welcome & always remember Now You're Family too!---🌹Jazmine 💜Rose

[erash]

Welcome Cheryl. Stay strong and positive 👊

[goatgal]

ckirchner2 Welcome to our warm and caring community. Among us you will find artists, musicians, pilots, athletes, nurses, and yes, fellow teachers. When someone speaks, the family here listens and supports. As you will discover, here you can say anything, share what you choose to share, and be true to yourself. We accompany each other on our varied routes through life.

[Memc]

Welcome

[Juliew19673]

Welcome aboard! What a wonderful family you have and glad to have another Flutist in the mix!!

[Mssailor]

Hi, Cheryl. I am new here too. But, I wanted to tell you, I had a similar problem with playing an instrument. I played the clarinet in a community band until 2004. I was diagnosed with MS in 2003. My second relapse cause a tremor in my face and ruined my embouchure. Also, I could not stand the heat when playing outside concerts. But, in 2004 we bought a sailboat, so that is my main hobby ever since. If I get hot, I take my “noodle” and jump in the water to cool off.

[greaterexp]

Welcome to our little (only a little over 3000!) family.

[caboyson]

Hi Cheryl, I am also Cheryl which is why I responded!

[jackiesj]

How are you doing a yr later?

[Boxofchocolates]

Hello and welcome!