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By: Cathy Chester

Cathy Chester — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:22:26 +0000

Thank you, Cyndi!

Thanks for stopping by...

Cheers~
Cathy

By: Cyndi

Cyndi — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:16:38 +0000

These are powerful words, Cathy. Awesome post.

By: Cathy Chester

Cathy Chester — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 08:53:51 +0000

Excellent, Karen! Simply marvelous comment.

Best to you!
Cathy

By: Karen D. Austin

Karen D. Austin — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 08:47:10 +0000

Baby steps! A great illustration of that principle. Or as Dory says in _Finding Nemo_: "Keep on swimming."

By: Cathy Chester

Cathy Chester — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:56:38 +0000

Yes, Connie. That's a great point. It's important to take a moment to look back and realize how far we've come. We'll do what we can to educate and enlighten ourselves. But, as they say, we should enjoy the journey and not just obsess (my words!) over the destination.

As always, a great pleasure to hear your comments.

Have a great day~
Cathy

By: Cathy Chester

Cathy Chester — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:53:45 +0000

Lisa,

I always look forward to hearing from you. Thanks for your comments. Of course MS, as you well know, is different for everyone. I liken it to snowflakes; no two are alike. But my experience was I LOVED being pregnant! It was unreal - I felt I could conquer the world.

Back down to Earth.....thanks for sharing your thoughts. It's always truly appreciated.

Best~
Cathy

By: Cathy Chester

Cathy Chester — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:51:35 +0000

Pat,

Thank you for sharing your personal story, and your triumphs, of living life despite dealing with a chronic illness. You are also an inspiration to others, so I am happy you found comfort in my words.

We will keep fighting the good fight, eh? After all, it's all about the journey, not the destination!

Thanks for leaving your comments.

Cheers~
Cathy

By: Cathy Chester

Cathy Chester — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:49:04 +0000

You are welcome, Nora. Thank you for leaving your lovely comment.

Best~
Cathy

By: Nora

Nora — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:30:32 +0000

This is a beautiful piece. Thank you for sharing it.

By: Pat

Pat — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:10:02 +0000

Cathy, I could so relate to this post. I, too, suffer from an invisible illness with a mind of its own and no cure in sight, that leaves me reeling most days. Like you, I was symptom free during pregnancy. Most days I struggle to keep up with my colleagues on both a physical and intellectual level, so I remind myself as you have alluded...life is not a race, it is a journey. And I draw inspiration from others... like YOU! Thank you!

By: Lisa @ Grandma's Briefs

Lisa @ Grandma's Briefs — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:09:53 +0000

Once again, you inspire, educate, move me. How wonderful your baby angel relieved your MS symptoms! Incredible. I always wondered, ever since the Baby M case, if the MS would get better or worse. I had my three girls pre-MS, so I never would know myself.
Love all your lessons. They're ones I know sometimes, need to remember always. Thank you!