This is my first official blog post! Cant believe it. Where do I begin? Oh yes, with mud…
I was diagnosed 4 years ago with Multiple Sclerosis. Since the day I heard the doctor utter those words, my life has changed. So I want this blog to be about my journey since I was diagnosed but in essence, I want it to be about the “ before and after” me since being diagnosed. The “M” and the “S” are capitalized to signify Multiple Sclerosis but the title MymudpieS is about my desire, since I was a little girl, to create. And you guessed it, the first thing I remember creating was my mud pie. This mud pie was made from wet earth, rocks, sand and the occasional insect that was unintentionally added for protein. So, its not the coffee ice cream with fudge topping type. Sorry. I took you from salivation to nausea in one sentence. I thought this would be a good blog name because there can be so many metaphors for a mud pie…layers and flavors and glorious imperfections. Creating something great out of something not-so-great.
So that’s what I’m going to blog about in my weekly posts. My life with MS, my daily creations, my funny thoughts, my sad feelings, my imperfections, my “flavor” of the day. Oh and yes, I have an editor named Amber. She rules my world from her soft bed at my feet. She’s my trusty border collie and my bestie.
Thanks for finding me on the big World Wide Web! Next post…MS sucks!
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I don’t even know what a blog is. Your writing style is very outstanding. The words you choose to describe your feelings about your life before and after your diagnosis is very descriptive . I remember your muddies and your spot. You would be dirty and smelly when you came back into our house. You are such a brilliant and strong woman. I don’t think about your disease when I’m with you. I forget because you look and act just like the Lisa we all know. I know now how leaving your practice has most likely been the most painful part of your life. God has a plan, I truly believe. It is time to think about yourself. That itself is extremely difficult. You inherited your personal determination from both dad and mom. You have a very very strong will to beat the odds. Your body , like everyone’s , is the only part of you that will change as you get older, just like every person’s. But our hearts never change nor our spirit. In my own mind and heart you are the kindest and most compassionate person I have ever known. Our dogs ground us. Amber gives you a reason to exercise and stay healthy. I’m sure she feels that you are the kindest and most compassionate person she has ever known. In your mudpie recipe always remember I am a great listener. You can always count on me . I have the gift of listening and understanding. I try to use this gift to help others. You have been given the gift of brilliance and compassion. We must use our gifts to help the troubled. Our gifts remain with us for a lifetime. We have a very strong desire to take care of others so taking care of ourselves is much much more difficult. Live each day as your last one. Do not fear the future. Fear immobilizes us. You will always be a caregiver by nature so it’s very difficult for you to ask others for help. You are doing an outstanding job of taking care of yourself. Your loyalty to your family never changes. Now you must be loyal to yourself and Amber is your caregiver. I have so much love in my heart for you. Your sister Becky