Hi guys!
Okay now I am all settled in the blogosphere and I have focus! yay!
So now what to write about?
This morning I was thinking about dreams. I have some goals and dreams I would still love to see happen. But with the MS hovering over me like a mildewy sponge, I wonder if I can still dream these dreams.
Some months ago before I was told of my MS, I thought I might like to go back to school. I already have degrees but...I want to go for something new. What's more...I love school and I miss it so. I was thinking of getting a Masters in Occupational Therapy. Hey...the knowledge I would acquire would be good for not only me but for my son too. Then I think...I must be nuts. What a crazy idea!
We shall see...
I also want to write of course. I am having one dream fullfilled soon. I will be published in a book by next year. It is happening. Email me if you want details on that. I am new to all this being published so I am not sure what I am allowed to say on-line yet about it.
So I definitely want to continue with that theme. Who knows? Maybe I could write about MS for a magazine or something. Are there any MS magazines? Anybody know of any?
So tell me...what are some of your dreams? What do you feel stands in the way of them?
More to come....you betcha!
Come sit a spell and shoot the breeze. Sweeten the day with a little synchronicity...
12 comments:
Hi,
It is good to see that you still have dreams that you want to fulfill. Why not go back to school if you have a dream to do so? I don't think it is nuts at all.
Over the last 10 years or so as i have been involved with Postive Action training for disabled people I have many, many disabled people who have done things that they didn't think were possible because of a condition that they have. I have had the pleasure of training a member of the Death Ladies England Football team, a Visually Impaired European Sailing Champion (and world bronze medalist) a guy who trains the Olympic Paralympic sailing squad and countless people who have obtained degrees, learned to drive down to a young woman who had never used public transport on her own before and was so proud of the fact that she had taken teh plunge and become independent. It changed her life.
I'm a great beliver (and this is from experience) that acquiring an impairment is something that can enhance your life, although at first a dreadful thing and it takes time to adjust and grieve for what you once were.
Acquiring a disability has given me a tremendous amount. I'm not saying that I jump about thanking my lucky stars that I'm in constant pain but it has allowed me opportunities to do things I would have done. Things that have been the most fulfilling thing I have ever done and I wouldn't swap for the world. My dreams? Well I want to continue to fight for the rights of disabled people and look forward to a time when we aren't treated in such a patronising manner when we do acheive something. (No more "Despite being disabled so-and-so did this or that").
great that you are looking forward. I'm very interested to see that you are being published. Congratulations.
Congratulations on your book!
My dream! To have a world where people accept disability! And what gets in the way here? Need i tell you the answer? People!
I'm not going to be quite a verbose as Marmite, but don't let MS stop you from doing what you want. I may color it or change how you will approach it ... but never give it up.
Personally, every day is a dream come true for me.
Wow your a famiss lady with a book and all! I dream when i grow up i wanna merry a pretty lady like you.
Congratulations on being published!
MS makes us all feel like we are stuck in the mud sometimes. Sometimes it's thicker than others.
But don't let it quench your desires! That's what keeps us going.Focusing on the things you are passionate about.You may have to make allowances for yourself, pace yourself, don't pick the highest mountain to climb first, but get climbing!
I'm intrigued...what do you write?
well...it is just one little 'ol chapter in a book about...autism. i feel my worlds verging here at this nexus. yahhhhh!
don't ya just love neurological disorders?
Well, hello there! I've been having a lot of dreams about fixing up houses. I guess I'm really dreaming about myself and my own health issues and how to "fix them up." I do believe in the language of symbols found in dreams.
I like the idea of simplifying also! That's what I need to do. Follow your example.
You take care and I'll see ya later!
Donnetta
Aspiration and perspiration are a perfect catalystic combination to achieve any desire or dream...and you certainly seem well-prepared with equal parts of BOTH to reach your destiny...
Ride It Like You Stole It...
Linda D. in Seattle
"I will be published in a book by next year. It is happening."
That is cool. I'd love to know more!
me me me..
let me know about your book.
when you can talk about it..
how exciting.
xo
Congratulations on getting published! That is great!
That's great news, well done on getting published! I'm glad that you're holding onto your dreams post-diagnosis. In many ways, I think that having hopes for the future is even more important after a bombshell like MS hits.
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