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MS and the Single Mom

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Hello People!! First off I wanna thank all of you wonderful angel like peeps who responded to my last post. Things are much better now. I just thought I would give a shout out to all the single (and not so single) moms out there. I was raking leaves today with my five year old and as I would put them in to the big pile, he was right behind it with his truck pulling the leaves out and scattering them through out the yard. When I realized why no matter how many leaves I had put in the pile it wouldnt get any bigger, I laughed harder then I have in weeks. It totally brought me to my knees. My son thought I had totally lost my marbles, went in side and left me out there laughing hystaricly at nothing. It made me realize how very very lucky I am to have him. Things have been kinda crappy lately, with the new scary syptoms, and the feeling like I was run over by a train from the Avonex, but I know I have to keep on it. Not so much for myself, but for him. I am all he has, and he (besides the occasonal Peanut Butter Cup)is all I really need to bring me out of a funk that was brought on by the MS. So, This is my shout out, Single Moms, Married Moms, (and yes you too dads!)No matter how hard it gets, keep at it. Do it for your kids. Thank you for letting me share my lil story. :) God Bless ya'll.
dnjnm
dnjnm
What a sweet story, and Yes, you are lucky to have him! And he is lucky to have you too!
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Yes you really are blessed i can`t have children and we have our dogs as our children they always keep me smiling and keep me sane in the bad times.God bless the pair of you
TexasMS
TexasMS
Once upon a time I was a single dad with full custody of a 5 year old girl (she is now 23). I did not have MS at the time but I can say that having a child in your life is something that can get you through the tuff times, they are truly a blessing. God bless and have fun.
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ahhh yes, my daughter has kept me going ;)
I love her so much and she makes me smile and laugh...and puts perspective on things for me...now she is entering teens (help me)
LOL
Hugz
Morgaine
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I think what upset me most when I first got my dx was thinking about 'how will I be when they're 8,10,12 etc' ...then I came around and decided that what I needed to focus on was making the most of today. Still struggle w/ it from time to time. We just have to learn this lesson a little earlier than some - on a spiritual level, this can't be a bad thing, but in dealing w/ the day to day and other badness it can kind of suck... Diane
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You guys all rock.. I have to say..It is so nice to have a thought then be able to share it with everyone on here...Thank you for all your imputs and support..HOORAY FOR MS SURVIVORS!!!
SpyderNCSU
SpyderNCSU
If I have learned anything since my dx, it is how to laugh. There is humor everywhere...... don't miss it.
It is a delicious experience.
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Keep up the good work. I am a single mom of two teen boys. My oldest also was born with a syndrome and has had many difficulties medical and other. It is very hard. When you need a break, you just can't. You keep on going. You have too.
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