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Bum Leg

Okay... so I am losing the ability to use my left leg. It's the MS. Typically when I go through an illness like we went through this past week or if I am under tremendous amounts of stress there tends to be physical consequences. The last time I got this physically ill with a virus, it was so hard on my body that the MS exacerbated and I ended up having to use a walker (watch out Stan... we might have a race to "run").

I am, however, encouraged. Why? Because the exacerbation usually hits harder sooner. But then I'm a wee bit bummed because I just bought these gorgeous high heel knee-high chocolate brown calf skin leather boots.

Yes, I know. shallow.

So, I called my pastor's wife and told her I was bummed about this and she suggested that I rent a wheelchair so that I can still wear my boots without falling over. She said she'll focus on admiring the boots while everyone else will be worried about why I am in a wheelchair.

'kay. That made me laugh and laughter is good medicine.

Now go read this sort-of poem I wrote the last time I had an exacerbation.

Posted by Lisa on December 18, 2006

Comments

I read this in bloglines when you posted it and I've been meaning to get over here to tell you I'm praying for you; but you know how busy things are at this time of year. So finally I'm here, but I have been praying the whole time. It seems like things really hit hard around the holidays. Must be stress.

The boots sound fabulous! And it's not really shallow. I think it's just a woman thing --shoes! yeah, shoes!

I admire your courage in the face of the trials coming your way. I couldn't think of you as shallow; just human.

I hope that this will pass soon...

Posted by: joythruChrist | December 20, 2006 05:12 PM

I was looking for the definition of Deo Volente and Google posted your blogg. I have never responded to a blogg before because I am a busy husband and dad. We homeschooled also. I thought it may be interesting to contact you.
Blessings,
Jim

Posted by: Jim Shank | December 21, 2006 04:53 PM

Thank you for your prayers JoythruChrist. That means a lot to me. You are a continual source of encouragement.

Welcome to the blogosphere Mr. Shank. I have been blessed by the people that the Lord has put in my path thru blogging. I am also a busy mom, but have found that this blogging, of which I initially began as a personal journal, has become an unexpected ministry that my husband is supportive of... I am thankful for his accountability as well as the accountability and encouragement from my pastor and church family. This blogging has been a process of learning. Consider going to my right sidebar if you are interested in learning from my mistakes in the section called "Advice on how to blog"
Ex Animo,
Lisa

Posted by: lisa4given | December 23, 2006 09:08 AM

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