Before you know it, you will wonder how you ever got things done and worked.

You will be surprised that there are so many things that you can do with your time. I do a lot of things that I am passionate about, like calling the legislature, writing my senators, etc. about legislation for the disabled. Writing letters to the editor for the disabled.

Fighting for disability rights, etc. Do what you are passionate about and you will be so happy to have the time now. Glad that you asked.

Good luck with your new time off. Sorry that you have MS though.

I am also home all the time since I can't work. Also I was alwaays home sick from school so I learned how to entertain myself. I usually get and make breakfast then I sometimes clean a lil. I am trying to teach myself spanish so I go to the libary and get books for that. I watch TV play my online game. World of Warcraft lol ande when I play that I listento audio booksw they help the time go by quicker. I cook I learn how to cook all kinds of new things. I learned how to make tortillas, sushi, and miso soup =). Also I paint and draw or write. I get on the internet and look up things all day. I also friends and family Ido stuff with. I always like to learn things so that's what I do. Also when I can I take classes or get new computer programs and learn how to use them. Well I you are not to bored. Just do stuff and it'll make everything better 8).

Zhenya - I suggest, seeing this time as a gift that was given to you to get to know your body/mind a bit better... And if you manage to learn to speak the same language you might be very surprised with what it will tell you about the real you...

what do you enjoy doing? find someting of interest to you, a creative outlet of some kind, mine are restoring antiques, gourmet cooking, painting...just saying finding a passion can keep you interested.
take care
anne

Amazing work, BobbyJ! A caring heart is the best heart. I voulenteer at a rescue center for cats, and at church writing and directing puppet shows for 3-5 year olds.

Isaboo, yes, perhaps I should start painting again. Crafts and shirts... I used to make money on the side doing that, but to "show" crafts is too hard now. But the sheer painting and creating is a good use of extra time instead of trying to clean and failing miserably. Frustated and tired, all in one. I'll let my family pick up that slack!

ZhenyaR ~ here are some good ideas! God bless you as you adjust to this new reality!

DS people are some of the best people, God bless you all!
xoxo