Aftermath fun

[kwhompus]

After listing the top 5 conditions, a few people listed an ,uplifting, made my day , list of positive things about MS. Following their comments I felt a list ( couple of things) of some good things about MS and its impact on your lives. please share.

[falalalala]

Here's a few off the top of my head

1.Increased empathy for anyone who is struggling

2.The kindness in others shows up when they see you struggling & it's a lovely thing.

3.MS has provided me some really good laughs.Things aren't always such a dire tragedy.

4.Being one of "Jerry's Kids" will always keep me young.

5.It's a good reminder that the little things really do count.

6.MS has made my tap dancing much more interesting to watch and we all know how tortuous recitals can be.

7.Increased patience with others.Mostly.

8.Something to b!tch about when I'm running low

9.It has a way of testing one's strength. I see that as a good thing...later.

[Humbrd in reply to falalalala]

Yes it's been a humbling experience.

[jimeka in reply to falalalala]

Love it. 👍

[BlanketTime1 in reply to jimeka]

when i first used the store scooter, i knocked over a three tier display of nail polish. i laughed myself silly. people looked at me like i was crazy (and i make people very uncomfortable since i'm not old, but obviously ill and they don't want to think of their own mortality), but i found it hilarious.

using my motorised wheelchair i once ran into a man shopping b/c i was sending a text. i said, 'sorry. i know better than to text and drive.' again, he was obviously uncomfortable, but it made me laugh. it's good not to take yourself too seriously.😀🤗

[falalalala in reply to BlanketTime1]

That is hilarious!

Frankly, I am hesitant to use the motorized carts at the store but when I am in the wheelchair I am tempted to make motor noises.

[BlanketTime1 in reply to falalalala]

😀i can completely see someone doing that! i do get offers to race from seniors in the store scooter when i'm in my chair! so far, i've resisted.😜

[falalalala in reply to BlanketTime1]

I have asked people to race before.

😆

Sometimes, I get up out of the chair just so I can yell, IT'S A MIRACLE!!

That works well on people who stare too long

[BlanketTime1 in reply to falalalala]

OM EFFING G. i'm so going to do that!😂😂😂😂😂😂 i can just imagine how they react!

[falalalala in reply to BlanketTime1]

Give it a whirl!

😂😂😂

[Kenu]

Patients, understanding others, adapting to abilities, staying positive, acceptance, and help from others 👍🙏😉🤗🐾🐾🐾🐾Ken

[jimeka]

Acceptance, greater love for others, being more understanding, ability to laugh at myself, being able to enjoy nature .

[kwhompus in reply to jimeka]

If someone reads these replies and doesn't have a better day they are not living. you guys are awesome!!!! I hope more answer the question.

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

I found this family! 💕 That I can tell my family it's contagious, and they believe me!🤣😂 That I'm stronger than I want to be. IDK?!?🤗🌠💕 I'm just me😂🤣

[goatgal]

Except for the tap dancing and a couple of others, falalalala has written my list.

[falalalala in reply to goatgal]

Looks like someone needs to take tap lessons....

[goatgal in reply to falalalala]

😂😂😂 guaranteed to cause laughter

[falalalala in reply to goatgal]

Same here

[BlanketTime1]

i'm in limboland (as i've repeatedly mentioned), but if i weren't ill, my dad wouldn't have had anyone who understood what a neurological illness was like in his family. he struggled psychologically with acceptance. i remember when i was 27 he complained about needing adult diapers. deadpan, i said, 'i've been wearing them for a year.' his mouth dropped open, but i noticed he'd share his fears and struggles with me before anyone else.

also since i'm poor and disabled, i moved back in with my mum. growing up, she was closer to my sister as they have much more in common, but b/c i live with her we've grown close and it's wonderful.

[twooldcrows]

i can agree with all of you ,this journey has opened more doors to other people and the understanding them and what it is about to have something that most can't see and that we are still a human being and having it hard to tell others but again have met some fabulous people that i would have not met before this journey and having this big family has really helped with dealing with it and all of the jokes to help us laugh more ...the problems with the scooters ,i had shoved a lady against a garbage can not on purpose but because i forgot which way was back versus forward ...it was bad enough the first time but did it again trying to move away from her....so sorry i said and then did it again..she probably thought i had gotten enjoyment from doing it ...yes it is a hard disease to except but again it has made me a nicer person if that is possible...hahahahha...i think you all know what i mean i hope not that i was a mean person it just makes me understand some that have something that you can't see and to understand it better....we find our inner strength and know we are stronger than we think ....to all of you thank you ..love and happiness and all of the fun we can have to help us to live our lives in more happiness with this stuff....

[mrsmike9]

I never would have have discovered my art.

I never would have "met" all of you!

[tompumo]

1. Made me recognize other handicapped people, and understand what they're dealing with much better.2. Made me realize who my true friends really are.

3. Let me see how hard it is for some others to deal with a handicapped person. And see that if I lead them, they can get more comfortable and open.

[kwhompus]

this group of people, This wonderful group of people who have answered this post are the kindest, least selfish people I have ever had the honer to witness. Thanks for setting such a good example for all to see.😇

[tompumo]

1. Let me realize who my true friends really are. 2. Made me gain a much better understanding of what a disability REALLY is and what disabled people have to deal with.

3. Let me see who the people are that want to help me. And I love and respect all of them.