As I was getting ready to put up todays post, I was stunned to realize how much things change in just eight months. I am out of bed, out of my wheelchair, and exercising for the first time in almost two years!
And today, I put up our eighth story over at Becoming VISIBLE 4ME! In addition, this month’s story is our first male story which I was very interested in reading.
I have been getting to know Barry for quite a while now and have found that I consider him among my friends. Barry has a wonderful, determined personality and has to be the most generous and kindest guy with ME I know!
I think you will love reading his story and getting to know him as much as I have. Here is an excerpt to his story with a link to read the rest of it.
Mind you, it’s probably natural that we have that initial period of thinking willpower and hard work will win the day. After all, when people contract cancer, platitudes such as “he is strong – this won’t beat him” or “she is a fighter – she will recover” are trotted out. It creates a comforting illusion for humanity… that our strength of character can defeat illness.
I adopted the mindset that I could and would defeat my illness. Not only that, but that I would also go ahead and help others defeat it too.
You can go here to read the rest of his story.
Don’t forget to post an excerpt of Barry’s story on your own blogs and share, share, share! That’s how we will let the world know that ME is a serious illness affecting so many of us!
Determined to continue forward,
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I really enjoyed Barry’s Story today. I went to his Blog and tried
to post but was confused by “Pick a profile” I clicked on WordPress
thinking you use that and it is easy to post at 4 Walls. e I could see my
post as typed but not in his “comments” You are sure
full of surprises. I’m so happy you are doing better.
What impressed me about his story is that people relatively
new to have ME/CFS have so much info that I did not have
until fairly recently (due to being ill 25 years ago)
Will always wonder if I had not been a push/crash person
if I would be quit a bit stronger and a lot less housebound.
But I have become aware of what the most ill people are
like and am grateful I’m not bed bound. What appealed to
me about Barry’s Blog is that it is focused on the emotional
aspects of chronic illness. You also share that part of being
ill. Your Blog also keeps me informed about research and
donations, etc. because I not go all over the web-too tiring.
I can’t believe I turned 64 recently. In my 40′s there weren’t
any social service programs based soley on disability but eligibility
requred being 60 or 62. I’m very blessed the OPI (Oregon
Project Independence Program) did not lose all the funding
so I still have free weekly help for errands and shopping.
And my roommate is doing lots of yard work and housework.
So I’m finally able to sit back and know I have help and
it is so wonderful.
Patricia – I still remember the first day you stumbled onto my blog. I don’t know what I would do if you didn’t continue dropping by. You make this blog what it is.
I, too, wonder how many lives would have been changed for the better if more had been done for so many, early on.
I’m glad that you are finally getting all the help you need. That is wonderful. And I’m sure Lucy is taking good care of you as well! (smile)
Exercising! That’s really good news! Congrats!
Hey great work Dominique!
Its really an inspiration!
So many times I get tired of life but when ever I hear a motivational incident it uplifts my spirits.
I pray to god that
he gives you success in all your endeavors.
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