Stop the press.......at last some really good news

[shermay]

My dear friends I just have to share this news with you all.  As you know I have really been having a tough time over the last few months to say the least!!

Over the last few days I have feeling extraordinarily tired, and have slept nearly all day for the last several days, under the careful watch of William, who has MADE me stay in bed.

Now as many of you are aware my passion in life is off roading on my mountain bike.  William had brought my bike in from the poolhouse, so it has been in the house for the last few days, as he knew that I wasn’t going to be able to use it for the foreseeable future –hmm

I looked at my bike today to make sure everything was OK. I got on my bike in the house and it felt so good. I sat on the bike for approx 10 mins just thinking about my T10 lesion and Tysabri, and what the Neuro had told me about being a paraplegic in a few months time.  I thought long and hard.

So I wheeled the bike out of the house, got on it again, and thought more about what the Neuro had told me and guess what my friends I DID IT , I cycled 1 mile, just the 1 mile, as opposed to my usual 15miles a day.  I came off the road a few times into the gutters, but managed to bunny hop it back out, without falling off!!!

I went up a slight incline, had to change gears a lot so that my legs could cope, but I DID IT, I actually managed it.

I cannot express enough how delighted I am with myself.  I gave myself a good talking to – if you get my meaning, and I was so determined to get back on that bike, just to prove to myself that I could still do it.

I am so happy, tired but so happy.  I will NOT give in, I have had so much inspiration from my friends on this Forum, I just had so share my good news.

Thank you all for supporting me, for once words fail me – Thank you is all I can think of, and I appreciate your messages so much.  I would be nothing without you all.

Love and hugs to you all, and I really mean it,

Debs xxxxxxxxxxxx

[wadeheather]

Yeah! I'm so proud and happy for you.  Keep your spirits up!

[supermum_ms]

Well Done!!!!!!! Keep on Keeping on!!!!!!

Cheers.....JJ

[rendean]

Way to go!  Thanks for some great inspiration!  

I'm so glad you still have your  spirit and drive!

Thank you for sharing this wonderful news,

Ren

[Want to feel well!!!]

LiveStrong!!!!  How wonderful you must have felt!!!!  You have every right to feel delighted with yourself and it is soooo good that you do!!!

(By the way, did you ever wash that hand?)

One mile will turn into two...two into three...so happy for you.

Wanna :o)

[Wobbly]

this is such good news... it made my day.. really... I wasn't having a very good one...till I read this...

I'm so happy for you and know that you can keep going.. that's great
take care
wobbly

[Fluffysmom]

Woo hoo!!!!!!  How wonderful!  You described it so well, I could almost feel what you felt.  The grin on my face, the proud tears in my eyes, are for you, my friend!

I feel inspired; I'm going to go get my bathing suit out, try it on, sit there and think about my water aerobics classes.  I'll think about how good it always made me feel, even when I had pain, or felt so tired.... then tomorrow, I will wake up, shower, and drive the few miles to the gym and go to class.  I don't care how long I'm able to stay; I want to feel that sense of accomplishment and hope that you've shared with us all.

Thank you so much!

Love and hugs,

Kathy

[Tammy826]

Oh my sweet friend!! I want to thank YOU!!! For the big smile you put on my face! I'm so proud & happy for you! It renews my faith that God is answering my prayers for you! Its so nice to hear good news! I wish we lived closer so we could celebrate!! If I wwere able to jump up & down & turn cart wheels believe me I would!! YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!! You just keep the faith & never give up or give in!!!! Oh!!!!!!.....You have made me sooooooo happy!!! I love you tons & will keep on praying!!!

[JonGalt]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

[michelleric]

That is WONDERFUL inspiring news..I am so proud of you.  Nice to share good news, gives us all something to smile about!!  :)
Hugs,
Michelle

[shermay]

Thank you all so much for your posts, for the inspiration that I need I right now.

I will NEVER give up EVER!!

I am so proud of myself, and I am so tearful with the posts that you have made - you have all really made my day so special.

I am so thankful for this forum, and my friends who mean so much to me, and have given me the courage to fight my progression from RR to secondary MS.

I have MS, but it will never have ME

We are women, we are strong, (men included LOL)

Debs xxxx

[PastorDan]

Yeah, what they all said!

[Guitar_grrrl]

WaaaaHoooo!!!   I am so happy for you!!    Oh, I'm just jumping up and down hugging myself as I would hug YOU!!  

I'm getting myself a trainer to mount my bike to for those off balance days or rainy days.  It's amazing - I can wake up exhausted after a full night's sleep, but if I make myself get on my bike, even if it's only a little bit, I'm happier and somehow have just a tiny bit more energy.

Oh, Debs, my hat's off to you!!  You Rock!! (Think Queen's "Bicycle")
Cheers,
Guitar_grrrl

[LoveMyBostons]

Thanks for inspiring the rest of us to NEVER give up!!!

[ShadowsSister]

Oh Debi, my heart is smiling and singing so loud.. The smile on my face is hurting my cheeks... I am so Very Proud of my Little Sister !!!!!!!!!

What a wonderful Gift and Huge Hugs you gave yourself... This is what I have been saying to every one... MS Doesn't mean your life is over, it means it is going to be different.. Old things done in New Ways... If we want some thing bad enough we will make it happen, even if it isn't like we use to do it...

AGAIN DEBI I AM SO PROUD OF YOU AND FOR YOU.... YOU HAVE MADE ME SO HAPPY FOR YOU.!!!!!

NOW MAYBE ONCE A WEEK YOU CAN GET ON THAT BIKE FOR... NO MATTER HOW LONG, JUST GET ON IT.... YOU GO GIRL FRIEND !!!!!!!

I wish I could have been there, but just reading about your adventure was wonderful..
Next time Please have William take you picture for me.. It would just add to the joy I feel right now to be able to see you on your Bike, looking so happy & proud of yourself.. with very good reasons, I might add...

Who would believe that one of my happiest moments has been reading a post about  you getting on your bike... Happiness, JOY and Prayers heard & Answered...

Love and Hugs from your sister across the "pond" {{{{{{{~!~}}}}}}} DJ

[HVAC]

You go girl!

Alex

[Charley123]

YEAH!!!!!!!  Good for you!!!! Hugs Charley

[Heather3418]

If I had a gold medal to give to you, I would.  This is fantastic news.  What an accomplishment in spite of it all.

I can only imagine how great you feel inside, aching legs and tired body included, but it feels fantastic doesn't it.

You did it girl.  You did it.

SO HAPPY for you,
Heather

[maggs970]

fantastic to hear your day was so good you are a fighter the same as us all on here even though at times we all feel like giving up when we are down stories like yours are great to read and perk us all up well done debs bravo.

[Lulu54]

You're a good example of why they say never give up, never give in, and don't stop moving if you can help it.

What a great day!

be well,
Lulu

[Mand125]

Wow well done, you must be very pleased,

Mand
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