I don't sleep well at night, but I do take naps during the day.
I don't travel much, but people visit me often.
I don't work, but I remain relevant.
I don't walk, run, swim, or bike, but I still breathe, swallow, see, and speak.
I don't drive, but I am driven.
-----------I am dependent but not helpless.
I am disabled, but I'm not hungry, wet, cold, or abused.
I have many friends, but there is much I can't do with them.
I am left behind, but I enjoy my time alone.
I am fragile but not weak.
I am embarrassed but not ashamed.
-----------I am a born optimist, but I don’t like my chances.
I am a prisoner in this body, but I possess free will.
I am embattled, but I remain content.
I am frightened, but I am loved.
I am frustrated and discouraged, but more often I am amused and intrigued.
I worry about the future, but I live in the present.
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Beautiful! You made my day!
ReplyDeleteI love it Mitch! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI love everything you wrote,Carole
ReplyDeleteLove it
ReplyDeleteLovely in everyway! You are using it now in this ~WRITE!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful verses. You summed up our MS lives so well.
ReplyDeleteYour post is worth printing and framing in my office, Mitch. I always enjoy your words of wisdom.
ReplyDeleteUplifting!
ReplyDeleteEveryone, thanks for your kind and supportive words!
ReplyDeleteEvery line was spot on, especially the last -- living in the present -- now that's the challenge!
ReplyDeleteWith tears running down my face, all I can say is, that about sums up living with MS... and thank you, I wasn't able to find the words myself.
ReplyDeleteRaeann, I'm sorry you have MS, but I'm glad this piece moved you.
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