Comments on: Multiple Sclerosis – Living Above The Fear http://www.askdarlenedavis.com/multiple-sclerosis-living-above-the-fear/ Your Health, Wealth & Personal Development Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:56:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Bill Keddy http://www.askdarlenedavis.com/multiple-sclerosis-living-above-the-fear/comment-page-1/#comment-1640 Bill Keddy Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:58:01 +0000 http://askdarlenedavis.com/?p=539#comment-1640 Darlene, I can't tell you how much your post means to me. I sometimes think that I am crazy, dealing with MS. I am 23 years old and have been dealing with it for only a year and a half. Sometimes I feel arrogant and think that I have beaten it, but it always comes back to remind me that MS is a life long commitment. I whole heartedly agree that a Positive Mental Attitude to continue to persist is something that I am grateful for and conscious of. I send my compassion out to anyone who deals with this disease (whether knowing someone with it or having it personally), and I thank you for putting to words and insights of this compassion out for many people to receive. Keep Smiling! : ) Darlene,
I can’t tell you how much your post means to me. I sometimes think that I am crazy, dealing with MS. I am 23 years old and have been dealing with it for only a year and a half. Sometimes I feel arrogant and think that I have beaten it, but it always comes back to remind me that MS is a life long commitment. I whole heartedly agree that a Positive Mental Attitude to continue to persist is something that I am grateful for and conscious of. I send my compassion out to anyone who deals with this disease (whether knowing someone with it or having it personally), and I thank you for putting to words and insights of this compassion out for many people to receive.
Keep Smiling! : )

]]> By: Gail http://www.askdarlenedavis.com/multiple-sclerosis-living-above-the-fear/comment-page-1/#comment-402 Gail Tue, 04 May 2010 20:45:45 +0000 http://askdarlenedavis.com/?p=539#comment-402 You still look totally hot even with a black eye. You are one beautiful lady in all of the ways that count most! Love and Kisses xoxoxoxo You still look totally hot even with a black eye. You are one beautiful lady in all of the ways that count most! Love and Kisses xoxoxoxo

]]> By: Toni http://www.askdarlenedavis.com/multiple-sclerosis-living-above-the-fear/comment-page-1/#comment-299 Toni Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:08:44 +0000 http://askdarlenedavis.com/?p=539#comment-299 Hi Darlene, thank you for sharing this personal segment of your life. My respect for you has only increased to hear of the trials that you have to deal with in every day life. Your courage & attitude is admirable & may I say that you do stand out in a crowd Darlene....in a way that sets you apart in a beautiful & positive way. I wish you a speedy recovery from your injuries. ((hugs)) Toni Hi Darlene, thank you for sharing this personal segment of your life. My respect for you has only increased to hear of the trials that you have to deal with in every day life. Your courage & attitude is admirable & may I say that you do stand out in a crowd Darlene….in a way that sets you apart in a beautiful & positive way. I wish you a speedy recovery from your injuries. ((hugs)) Toni

]]> By: Judy Zavislak http://www.askdarlenedavis.com/multiple-sclerosis-living-above-the-fear/comment-page-1/#comment-298 Judy Zavislak Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:54:39 +0000 http://askdarlenedavis.com/?p=539#comment-298 Hi Darlene! What a beautiful post! And how timely that I would find this right now. I had a conversation with a lovely woman at my Bible Study last night who is living with an auto immune disease and has put on a considerable amount of weight since she's been diagnosed. One of the other women had shared her struggle with weight loss, and we were all encouraging her to start exercising. This sweet woman turned to me and said "But what if you can't exercise"? She briefly shared with me her struggle with medical issues over the past few years, and showed me a picture she had on her phone when she was a model. I immediately thought of a woman who is a fellow Team Beachbody coach named Cammie Lusk. Cammie was diagnosed with MS, and it quickly progressed to the point where she couldn't walk and needed to use a wheelchair. She sunk into a deep depression, and thought that her family would be better off without her. But with the help of her husband, she turned things around. I hope you don't mind if I share a link to my blog post about Cammie. Please watch the video in this post. Cammie's story is so beautiful...and hopeful! http://healthylivingforbusypeople.com/blog/cammie-manages-her-ms-with-p90x-and-shakeology/ Thank you for opening up to us in this post! .-= Judy Zavislak´s last blog ..<a href="http://healthylivingforbusypeople.com/blog/miracle-grow-for-your-brain/" rel="nofollow">Miracle Grow for your Brain</a> =-. Hi Darlene! What a beautiful post! And how timely that I would find this right now. I had a conversation with a lovely woman at my Bible Study last night who is living with an auto immune disease and has put on a considerable amount of weight since she’s been diagnosed.

One of the other women had shared her struggle with weight loss, and we were all encouraging her to start exercising.

This sweet woman turned to me and said “But what if you can’t exercise”? She briefly shared with me her struggle with medical issues over the past few years, and showed me a picture she had on her phone when she was a model.

I immediately thought of a woman who is a fellow Team Beachbody coach named Cammie Lusk. Cammie was diagnosed with MS, and it quickly progressed to the point where she couldn’t walk and needed to use a wheelchair. She sunk into a deep depression, and thought that her family would be better off without her.

But with the help of her husband, she turned things around. I hope you don’t mind if I share a link to my blog post about Cammie.

Please watch the video in this post. Cammie’s story is so beautiful…and hopeful!

http://healthylivingforbusypeople.com/blog/cammie-manages-her-ms-with-p90x-and-shakeology/

Thank you for opening up to us in this post!
.-= Judy Zavislak´s last blog ..Miracle Grow for your Brain =-.

]]> By: Kimberly Castleberry http://www.askdarlenedavis.com/multiple-sclerosis-living-above-the-fear/comment-page-1/#comment-293 Kimberly Castleberry Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:12:58 +0000 http://askdarlenedavis.com/?p=539#comment-293 Darlene, you are such a courageous woman to share with the world what its REALLY like. I had juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at about age 8 set in, and a genetic ligament issue. This duo (actually mostly the affects of the RA which I no longer have an active case of, coupled with the ligament stability issues) make my mobility vary greatly from day to day. I don't know how long I'll keep what I do have, but I'm grateful for it. In some ways my body is stronger every year and in others persistent wear is starting to take its toll. I've had handicap plates and tags from the time I got my first vehicle. I know first hand how intimidating, segregated and isolated it can feel. You are an incredibly beautiful and unique woman that has so much to share. I'm blessed to call you a friend :) Kimberly .-= Kimberly Castleberry´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.kimberly-castleberry.com/affiliate-link-management-cloaking-affiliate-blogger/" rel="nofollow">Affiliate Link Management and Cloaking for the Affiliate Blogger (Part 1)</a> =-. Darlene, you are such a courageous woman to share with the world what its REALLY like.

I had juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at about age 8 set in, and a genetic ligament issue. This duo (actually mostly the affects of the RA which I no longer have an active case of, coupled with the ligament stability issues) make my mobility vary greatly from day to day.

I don’t know how long I’ll keep what I do have, but I’m grateful for it. In some ways my body is stronger every year and in others persistent wear is starting to take its toll.

I’ve had handicap plates and tags from the time I got my first vehicle. I know first hand how intimidating, segregated and isolated it can feel.

You are an incredibly beautiful and unique woman that has so much to share. I’m blessed to call you a friend :)
Kimberly
.-= Kimberly Castleberry´s last blog ..Affiliate Link Management and Cloaking for the Affiliate Blogger (Part 1) =-.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.askdarlenedavis.com/multiple-sclerosis-living-above-the-fear/comment-page-1/#comment-292 Michelle Sun, 04 Apr 2010 13:24:11 +0000 http://askdarlenedavis.com/?p=539#comment-292 This is a great post. I was recently diagnosed and I am finding it strange to have to adjust to it. It's true - even the simple things like walking or just going down the stairs is a daily challenge. Always having to hold onto the railings; feeling yourself suddenly sway to one side as you walk. Sitting still and not only feeling but seeing your muscles suddenly flutter under your skin. It's hard take it all in without the added pressure of proving that just because I have MS, I'm suddenly incapable of living my life. That somehow having it makes me less of a person than I was before. I even had to explain to one friend that it's not contagious. LOL I wish you many blessings and may you stay strong in the face of having this. :) .-= Michelle´s last blog ..<a href="http://zengrrl.com/?p=578" rel="nofollow">My Article List for March 2010</a> =-. This is a great post. I was recently diagnosed and I am finding it strange to have to adjust to it. It’s true – even the simple things like walking or just going down the stairs is a daily challenge. Always having to hold onto the railings; feeling yourself suddenly sway to one side as you walk. Sitting still and not only feeling but seeing your muscles suddenly flutter under your skin.

It’s hard take it all in without the added pressure of proving that just because I have MS, I’m suddenly incapable of living my life. That somehow having it makes me less of a person than I was before. I even had to explain to one friend that it’s not contagious. LOL

I wish you many blessings and may you stay strong in the face of having this. :)
.-= Michelle´s last blog ..My Article List for March 2010 =-.

]]> By: Julianna Brower http://www.askdarlenedavis.com/multiple-sclerosis-living-above-the-fear/comment-page-1/#comment-291 Julianna Brower Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:03:14 +0000 http://askdarlenedavis.com/?p=539#comment-291 You truly are one of a kind and a great inspiration. You are open and honest, willing to share teach and guide. You always have a positive attitude and words of wisdom! With great admiration! .-= Julianna Brower´s last blog ..<a href="http://juliannabrower.com/the-empowered-tribe-social-proof/" rel="nofollow">The Empowered Tribe- Social Proof</a> =-. You truly are one of a kind and a great inspiration. You are open and honest, willing to share teach and guide. You always have a positive attitude and words of wisdom!
With great admiration!
.-= Julianna Brower´s last blog ..The Empowered Tribe- Social Proof =-.

]]> By: Edward http://www.askdarlenedavis.com/multiple-sclerosis-living-above-the-fear/comment-page-1/#comment-290 Edward Sat, 03 Apr 2010 14:27:59 +0000 http://askdarlenedavis.com/?p=539#comment-290 Hi Darlene, Thanks so much for sharing your life with us here. You are such an amazing woman that so many people can be encouraged and uplifted by. I believe that God gives us the opportunity to take all of our experiences in this world to share with others in order to help them be strong in theirs. I have a grandmother that had MS. She got it when she was about 35 years old just after having her 3rd child and lived with it for about 40 years. By the time I had met her she was in her sixties and confined to a wheel chair to get around. She was such an inspiration through her spirit and how she shared with us all. I am grateful to have known her in my life. Thanks again for opening your heart and sharing with us all. Make it a great day! God Bless, -ed Hi Darlene,
Thanks so much for sharing your life with us here.
You are such an amazing woman that so many people can be encouraged and uplifted by.

I believe that God gives us the opportunity to take all of our experiences in this world to share with others in order to help them be strong in theirs.

I have a grandmother that had MS. She got it when she was about 35 years old just after having her 3rd child and lived with it for about 40 years. By the time I had met her she was in her sixties and confined to a wheel chair to get around. She was such an inspiration through her spirit and how she shared with us all. I am grateful to have known her in my life.

Thanks again for opening your heart and sharing with us all.

Make it a great day!
God Bless,
-ed

]]> By: Matt Jones http://www.askdarlenedavis.com/multiple-sclerosis-living-above-the-fear/comment-page-1/#comment-288 Matt Jones Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:55:32 +0000 http://askdarlenedavis.com/?p=539#comment-288 Hi Darlene You really are an inspiration. I love how you live above MS. I also use the quote, living above the line meaning you live with integrity, passion and taking responsibility for everything in life rather than blaming others. I am very grateful for my health and its people like you that enhance that. Thanks Darlene .-= Matt Jones´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/findmattjones/~3/ZNlMHoTXM5w/" rel="nofollow">Do Your Beliefs Serve You Anymore?</a> =-. Hi Darlene
You really are an inspiration. I love how you live above MS. I also use the quote, living above the line meaning you live with integrity, passion and taking responsibility for everything in life rather than blaming others. I am very grateful for my health and its people like you that enhance that. Thanks Darlene
.-= Matt Jones´s last blog ..Do Your Beliefs Serve You Anymore? =-.

]]> By: Debbie Wood http://www.askdarlenedavis.com/multiple-sclerosis-living-above-the-fear/comment-page-1/#comment-287 Debbie Wood Fri, 02 Apr 2010 10:22:02 +0000 http://askdarlenedavis.com/?p=539#comment-287 Darlene, you are beautiful no matter what. My neighbor who is getting up in age and has some health challenges fell a few weeks back and has TWO black eyes right now. She felt the same way at first, but you're so right about the fact that it's what's on the inside and not the outside that matters. The problem with worrying about what people think is that you give away your power. Big Mistake! Always keep you power lady, you deserve it. I had no idea you were living with MS. I applaud you for your courage in making this video and letting people know that it's ok if you have the right attitude. You will help a lot of people. .-= Debbie Wood´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.debbie-wood.com/social-networking/its-crush-it-time/" rel="nofollow">It’s Crush It Time!</a> =-. Darlene, you are beautiful no matter what. My neighbor who is getting up in age and has some health challenges fell a few weeks back and has TWO black eyes right now. She felt the same way at first, but you’re so right about the fact that it’s what’s on the inside and not the outside that matters.

The problem with worrying about what people think is that you give away your power. Big Mistake!

Always keep you power lady, you deserve it. I had no idea you were living with MS. I applaud you for your courage in making this video and letting people know that it’s ok if you have the right attitude. You will help a lot of people.
.-= Debbie Wood´s last blog ..It’s Crush It Time! =-.

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