The holidays are over and it is back to the normal routine. Christmas holiday was GREAT! As you see, we got to spend some time with our new grandson. He is just WONDERFUL! As for the rest, we were able to spend time with my daughter's family. My son and new wife were in Colorado. We did talk on the phone but, it is not the same as him being here. I do miss him but, he is a Marine and that is what dictates his time. I do cherish the time when he is here.
As for my running, it has not been so good. I have gotten outside and ran a few times. But this winter we have had ALOT of snow, ice, and extreme cold. I did get out for a short run last weekend. That was WONDERFUL! Anytime, that I can get out there I truly relish! Spring will be coming, I just have to keep that in mind. Also, this EXTREME cold has really been messing with my MS symptoms. The cold REALLY causes me tremendous pain in my legs/hands. Plus, I feel very exhausted. I feel like I am constantly battling trying to keep up with my exercise/running but at the same time -- I just want to crawl into a hole and deal with nothing and no one. I know that sounds SO HORRIBLE and very SELFISH. But that is what that MS fatigue monster is like... It is a TRUE AND UTTER BITCH!!!! I sometimes think that is one of the worse MS symptoms is the fatigue. It is really hard for people to understand how the fatigue monster affects people with MS. It is not just being "tired". It is SO MUCH MORE than that!!!! You do NOT want to anything to do with anyone or anything. I personally get EXTREMELY QUIET when the fatigue monster hits me. One of the reasons is that, talking will actually use up some of my very precious energy. This may be energy I am using to exercise or to do some task. Seriously, it is THAT INTENSE. I do get through the fatigue spells. They last for awhile -- I bitch and whine... but after about a week or so they go away. They just are always lurking and you never know when they are going to raise their ugly heads and over come you. There is nothing you can do about it. I do have to say that, believe it or not, my fatigue issues are MUCH BETTER than they used to be. The nutrition, exercise, mind-set all have caused it to greatly improve. I know that the winter and the lack of the wonderful sunshine also plays on me big time. To be in so much darkness and cold is hard. I just tell myself -- SPRING IS COMING, SPRING IS COMING.... Soon it will be warmer and no more ice on the pavement. I have gotten over to the indoor track at a neighboring high school a few times. It is really nice to have that option. I try to get down there on the weekends when I can and it is available. Otherwise, I am outside. Last weekend, I got out on Sunday and got in a few miles. So all I can do is keep trying and fighting. Many people would say, well if your MS fatigue is so bad you should stay home and rest. They don't understand - I CANNOT!!! That would be giving into the MS BITCH!!! NO - I have to fight... So even going and working out for an hour or so is at least keeping those muscles tone.
So as ALWAYS AND FOREVER FORWARD!!!
Friday, January 17, 2014
January 17, 2014
The holidays are over and it is back to the normal routine. Christmas holiday was GREAT! As you see, we got to spend some time with our new grandson. He is just WONDERFUL! As for the rest, we were able to spend time with my daughter's family. My son and new wife were in Colorado. We did talk on the phone but, it is not the same as him being here. I do miss him but, he is a Marine and that is what dictates his time. I do cherish the time when he is here.
As for my running, it has not been so good. I have gotten outside and ran a few times. But this winter we have had ALOT of snow, ice, and extreme cold. I did get out for a short run last weekend. That was WONDERFUL! Anytime, that I can get out there I truly relish! Spring will be coming, I just have to keep that in mind. Also, this EXTREME cold has really been messing with my MS symptoms. The cold REALLY causes me tremendous pain in my legs/hands. Plus, I feel very exhausted. I feel like I am constantly battling trying to keep up with my exercise/running but at the same time -- I just want to crawl into a hole and deal with nothing and no one. I know that sounds SO HORRIBLE and very SELFISH. But that is what that MS fatigue monster is like... It is a TRUE AND UTTER BITCH!!!! I sometimes think that is one of the worse MS symptoms is the fatigue. It is really hard for people to understand how the fatigue monster affects people with MS. It is not just being "tired". It is SO MUCH MORE than that!!!! You do NOT want to anything to do with anyone or anything. I personally get EXTREMELY QUIET when the fatigue monster hits me. One of the reasons is that, talking will actually use up some of my very precious energy. This may be energy I am using to exercise or to do some task. Seriously, it is THAT INTENSE. I do get through the fatigue spells. They last for awhile -- I bitch and whine... but after about a week or so they go away. They just are always lurking and you never know when they are going to raise their ugly heads and over come you. There is nothing you can do about it. I do have to say that, believe it or not, my fatigue issues are MUCH BETTER than they used to be. The nutrition, exercise, mind-set all have caused it to greatly improve. I know that the winter and the lack of the wonderful sunshine also plays on me big time. To be in so much darkness and cold is hard. I just tell myself -- SPRING IS COMING, SPRING IS COMING.... Soon it will be warmer and no more ice on the pavement. I have gotten over to the indoor track at a neighboring high school a few times. It is really nice to have that option. I try to get down there on the weekends when I can and it is available. Otherwise, I am outside. Last weekend, I got out on Sunday and got in a few miles. So all I can do is keep trying and fighting. Many people would say, well if your MS fatigue is so bad you should stay home and rest. They don't understand - I CANNOT!!! That would be giving into the MS BITCH!!! NO - I have to fight... So even going and working out for an hour or so is at least keeping those muscles tone.
So as ALWAYS AND FOREVER FORWARD!!!
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