TBT...This has been a throwback I have been thinking I should post for a long time but definitely Not easy for me to share or think about. I dont like thinking about it and hope I never get like that again. But I post this to hopefully Inspire and Motivate others to Appreciate what they can do and dont use excuses. If you are physically able dont waste it! Use every chance you have to use your body and take care of it. This is story is what keeps me pushing so hard and I never will give up! Its long but Thank you to those who read it! Love you! My Story - Breaking thru the barriers I was Diagnosed with MS(multiple Sclerosis) in 1996 when I was 22 Years old. So much life to live yet. I had symptoms when I was just 18 but was unknown until then. The combination of blurred vision, heavy tingling legs making me limp and have balance problems lead me to get a MRI. I was determined to have a family even though I heard the risks of having issues after. I had my son when I was almost 24. Best day of my Life!! But unfortunately 5 months later it all went to hell. Within 1 week I went from walking normal to having balance problems, legs feeling heavy to not being able to walk or use my Legs at all so I was in a wheelchair. I was dizzy constantly, vision problems was never hungry was down to 100lbs, bladder infections, lost most function in right arm and hand to name some problems. Was the worst few years of my life. Only thing that kept me going was my son! I hated life and really just wanted to die. Not only was I in terrible but I was married to an mentally abusive husband who put me down and controlled me. With great faith and strength from and for my son I was lucky enough to slowly gain most of my life back. Took years to get back to doing most things even walking. But the past 10 years I have gotten more and more strong physically and mentally. Being in the Gym and being able to do most things I want is the greatest joy and privelage to me. I am thankful everyday and appreciate that I am staying healthy. I eat well and take care of myself not just to look better but I know its helping me stay healthy. I have constant symptoms every day but I work past them because I Know it could be worse! There is plenty I cannot do due to scarring on my nerves Like running and jumping high. Love to be able to do gymnastics like I once was in love with. But I am greatful for what I have and can do!! There is NO cure for MS and I will always have it But I pray that I can stay healthy as long as possible! People ask me what drives me in the gym?? Knowing it’s a gift that I can! Helps keeps me healthy for myself and my son!
Posted on: Fri, 21 Nov 2014 03:15:05 +0000
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