Overview

I'm a 37 yrs old single mom diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in August 2007. Shortly after my diagnosis my husband and I decided to separate. The marriage had been on a slow decline to the end. We've been married 12 years and have 2 kids. Shortly after my diagnosis my body decided to progressively shut down. I lost my job and a lot of other activities that marked my days as an active individual. The first disease modifying drug I tried for Multiple Sclerosis did lessen the exacerbations but, not without side effects that affected my daily life. So, here I am 2 years into the disease and have found a medical drug that is helping more than it's harming. I am a devout Christian whose faith has seriously been tested during this whole ordeal. I've asked myself many times why GOD thinks I'm strong enough to turn 35 and see the end of my marriage and be diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that's incurable. I haven't heard back from the big guy the answer on that yet. Life continues on with me and my 2 amazing kids. I have found out who are my true friends thru this whole ordeal. I have learned new limitations in certain friendships I didn't realize were there. I have gained a support circle that I know is truly GOD sent. Now...I'm at a cross roads in my life. How do I become financially independent when I can't physically work? How then do I provide for my kids? My picture of my future isn't what it was. What do I do with that? Having a challenging time creating a new picture and vision for my future. So....here I am....daily asking myself, "what can your body handle today?"