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    About Me

    I AM A MOTHER OF TWO BOYS, AGES 14 AND 16 ENJOY COOKING, BAKING, AND LISTENING TO COUNTRY MUSIC. DX IN JAN 07, STARTED AVONEX IN MAR, RELAPSED 5 TIMES BEFORE TAKEN OFF AND STARTING TYSABRI IN OCT. GOT MY HAIR CUT OFF SHORT BECAUSE I WAS ALWAYS ON PREDISONE AND MY HAIR WAS COMING OUT EVERYTIME I BRUSHED IT. TYSABRI HELPS.JUST TOOK MY 14TH SHOT, AND I HAVENT HAD ANY TROUBLE. SEEMS TO BE WORKING, I STILL NEED SUPPORT WALKING, BUT THAT MAY BE PERM. MY LAST RELAPSE IN JUNE OF 07 DID A LOT OF DAMAGE TO ME, SEEMS LIKE I HAVE NO MEMORY OF CERTAIN THINGS, AND MY ABILITY TO WALK BY MYSELF I LIMITED. SO I USE A CANE. I TELL PEOPLE THAT I HAVE MS, RATHER THAN THEM THINK I'M DRUNK. LOL MY BOYS UNDERSTAND THAT I GET TIRED VERY QUICKLY, AND ALL THREE OF MY MEN ARE VERY SUPPORTIVE.

    Interests

    I I HAVE A 90 POUND BLACK LAB NAMED DOBEE DOO, SHE LOVES TO PLAY BALL, EVEN WHEN IF DONT WANT TO, WE RESCUED HER FROM A BAD HOME. SHE WILL NOT LEAVE MY SIDE, AND I THINK SHE UNDERSTANDS THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH ME. I BAKE HER SPECIAL COOKIES WHEN IM IN THE BAKING MOOD, WHICH IS ALMOST EVERYDAY. I LOVE TO COOK AND MAKE DESSERTS. I AM A BROWNS, INDIANS AND CAVS FAN. I LIKE COUNTRY MUSIC AND ENJOY LIFE WITH THE LOVE OF MY LIFE, AND TWO WONDERFUL BOYS, .WOW....THEY GROW UP FAST!!! ENJOY EVERDAY! I AM ONE OF 13 CHILDREN, AND MS IS NO WHERE ELSE IN MY FAMILY, SO I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY GOD PICKED ME TO HAVE IT.BUT ITS MY CROSS TO BEAR AND IT HAS HELPED ME TO UNDERSTAND MORE OF LIFE THEN I DID BEFORE. I KNOW IT COULD BE A LOT WORSE, ALTHOUGH SOME DAYS I FEEL LIKE IM 200YRS OLD...LOL I LOVE TO MAKE FRIENDS AND ENJOY LIFE, A SENSE OF HUMOR HELPS ME A LOT, SO DONT BE SHOCKED AT ME AND BY MY TEASING, HEY I GET A LOT JUST BEING A CLEVELAND BROWNS FAN, SO I GIVE IT OUT AND TAKE IT TOO! LOL JACKIE.

  • Recent Activity

    Monday

    • jav gave jhenson277 a hug 7:42pm

      OH I'LL TAKE ALL THE SUNSHINE I CAN GET, ITS SNOWING HERE...NOW.... HEY IF YOU LIKE TO COOK, COME JOIN…  
    • jav gave janiM a little love 7:19pm

      IT S A TOUGH CALL, HAVE HUBBY COME UP AND SEE THE BABY...OR KNOW THAT YOU'LL BE BACK REAL SOON TO SEE…  
    • jav gave biggoal a high five 12:41pm

      I LOST 30POUNDS THIS YR, I HAVE A TBSP OF APPLE CIDER VINERGAR IN WATER BEFORE I EAT, AND I DO SOME AQUA…  
    • jav gave biggoal a ray of sunshine 12:38pm

      OH I DO, I STIR MY HOT COCO WITH EM, BUT I THINK SANTA GOT MY WISH FOR A NEW CANE WRONG>>>>>>>>..HMMMMMMMMM…  
    • jav gave crazy4ms a little love 12:34pm

      I THINK SANTA GOT MY WISH FOR A NEW BIG CANE WRONG..HEHHEHE LOVE YA JAV…  
  • Journal

    • THANKSGIVING SURPRIZES......AWH

      Mood November 28, 2008 10:00pm

       WELL ITS WAS STILL EARLY IN THE DAY, COOKING THE TURKEY, AND DOBEE NEEDS OUT, WELL WE STEP OUT AND THE SUN IS OUT...WHAT  A GORGEOUS …

    • ONE STEP FORWARD, 2 STEPS BACK!

      Mood November 26, 2008 1:06am

         TODAY WAS SO DAMN BUSY, MY HIGHLIGHT WAS TALKING TO CJ....

      WELL I WOKE UP AND WENT GROCERY SHOPPING, STOPPED AT POST OFFICE AND IT WAS …

    • slowing down

      Mood November 21, 2008 8:06pm

       WELL I THINK IM SLOWING DOWN THIS WEEK FROM LAST WEEK.  MOST OF MY REMINDERS ARE CROSSED OFF AND MY CALENDAR IS LOOKING BETTER FOR THE …

    • TYLER IS HEALING GOOD, MOMMA NEEDS A DRINK

      Mood November 12, 2008 8:01pm

        WELL TYLER WENT TO THE DR'S YESTERDAY AND HE IS HEALING GOOD, THEY TOOK THE STITCHES OUT WHICH HURT HIM, BUT ITS BETTER TODAY,,,HE'S …

    • 15TH OR 16TH TYSABRI SHOT????

      Mood November 6, 2008 12:20pm

        WELL TODAY IS THURSE. NOV 6TH, ON THE 4TH, I TOOK ANOTHER TYSABRI INFUSION.  IT HAD NO SIDE AFFECTS...SO I WASENT TIRED, AND I WENT …

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    • Mistletoe

      From hunterD Yesterday

      what a great avatar. now i know what everyone was talking about. sorry i missed you last night, went to bed early trying to get rid of this cold! talk at ya later. have a great day! love ya, dave

    • Hug

      From gabbygal Yesterday

      Hugs coming to you from me! How are you these days?? Gabby

    • Little Love

      From ddeadred Tuesday

      Just wanted to send you some love... This day has been the pits, but your avatar makes me smile!!! Love you darling! xoxoxo Cj

    • From LorieA Tuesday

      Okay I can't leave this avatar alone......... So, is this a familar look for you? LOL!!!!!!

    • Hug

      From Thehouseofboo Tuesday

      That is a very pornorific picture.

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  • Goals

    Progress

    15 %

    Goal End Date is Dec 31, 08 27 more days.
    Distance (miles)
    0
    Goal Completed on Oct 17, 08
    Goal Completed on Jun 29, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
      Type: Relapsing-remitting MS

      i was diagnosed in jan 2007, started avonex in march. i still had relapses about every month, i had a lot of numbness from the chest down, started tysabri in oct 07.

      Treatments

      Avonex Not Working
      DID NOT STOP THE RELAPSES, I HAD 5 IN 7 MONTHS,
      Baclofen Working / Worked
      started jul 08 good for pain in thighs
      Neurontin Working / Worked
      JUST LOVE IT. STOPS ALL THE PAIN IN MY LEGS.
      Tysabri Working / Worked
      ONLY HAD 15SHOTS WILL LET U KNOW. STILL NEED A CANE FOR STABILITY
      Yoga Working / Worked
      stretching and bending is good for ms
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