I purchased a new cane..it looks like something from "Starwars", but It sure made me alot more steady on my feet when I walk. I got tired of falling down. ((-:
The last four months this MS has progressed to a state where I was finding it very hard to do anything for myself. I stopped eating, drinking liquids only, because of my inability to swallow soldids. My immune system was so low, and I was even more tired.
Finally, I had to seek help through our Health Care system. That was very hard for me to do.
I now have a Personal Support Worker who comes each day at lunchtime, and prepares a meal for me. Also, she assists me with my personal care. I have a Nutritionist, who comes in three times a week, to make sure I am getting a better variety of nutritional liquids (including blending alot of different food groups). And because I was so depressed, a Social Worker comes once a week to talk and help me with daily routines,such as making appointments, and having as much involement in therapy groups as I can physically do so.
Despite the fact,it was hard to accept help, I am trying hard to get used to it. They are all very helpful and wonderful people.I know I will never be who I was before the onset of MS, but I sure would like to have more quality to my life. So, wish me luck!
Updated September 4rd,2001.
Today is a very sad day in my life.
When I was diagnoised with MS, my family bought me a Pure Breed Standard Poodle, whom I named Brandy. He was my friend, companion, always with me, and protecting me. I loved him dearly. If he barked, I knew someone was near the house. He loved when people came, especially my granchildren. Brandy passed away, while laying in my arms, on Monday, September 4th,2001. He was 11 years old. He died of heart related problems. I have dedicated a page to him, which you may visit here.
Updated..MARCH 5, 2002.
I was trapped under the chair for about a half hour, it sure was very scarey. What I can't figger out is how I broke my toes. But although the worse for wear, I am still here, and can actually chuckle over my toes...although they hurt like hell ((:.
Updated March,2003.
Updated September 5th,2003. Hear the news, hear the news!!
One of my grownup children lives in another province, several thousand miles away. In May of this year,it was through him, that I was able to hear the birth of our grandson. He kept in touch with me many times the night before the birth. This was their first child.
But when they went into the delivery room, after calling me on the phone, he placed the phone where I could hear all that was going on. It was awesome and beautiful indeed.Tears came to my eyes many times. I got to hear,"I can see his head", then the doctors saying "Its a Boy", I heard his first cry,then asking my son if he wanted to cut the cord,right up to placing him in his Mommy's arms. I had so wanted to fly out there but could not. What he did for me was something I shall cherish in my heart forever. Thank you both. Also now,when they phone, they put the intercom on and I get to talk to my grandson.He is getting used to my voice, and sometimes he can sure talk up a storm with babytalk.(smile)
I still keep promising myself, that someday soon I will fly out there and get to hold my grandson. I pray for that moment.
Unfortuntaly,I hsd a computor crash and lost many of my e-mail addresses. If you were contacting me before, I would love to hear from all of you again.Please note that my e-mail address has changed from (gcollicutt@sympatico.ca) to zeaus@sympatico.ca.
It was words like "It's apparent from your words that you ARE in charge of your MS. You're making positive choices for yourself that keep you strong and mentally healthy and you're helping your family feel less stressed out from the experience", that want me to keep helping others in any way I can.
When I have answered many e-mails from others who need support, I can only tell them the way I feel, as many of MS'ers do.I am still angry at times, but getting involved with others has helped me so much. I want to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart, for your support,too.
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