So imagine a girl and her mother walking through the main aisle of Walmart, just like anyone else. Okay, now imagine a drunk woman walking down the main aisle of Walmart. Everyone is staring rudely, even whispering. Only, my mother definitely isn't drunk. Multiple Sclerosis eats away the body's nerve endings, and causes loss of function in the body. For example, my mom walks like a drunk person. These are even her own words when she explains to people. She always says "I promise I have not been drinking, I just walk like I have been." Not only that she can't walk for long periods of time before her legs go numb and she can't feel them.
She also has problems remembering, because the disease is affecting her brain activity as well. It affects everything she does. She no longer has 100% of her physical and cognitive abilities. There was a time where nobody had any idea what was wrong with her, including the doctors. She thought it was all in her head. I saw my mother extremely depressed, and even suicidal. It was like she went from being Supermom to nothing, in her mind. In such a short period of time too.
Finally we found out what was wrong with her, now she is on medicine and it helps prevent the fast process. There is no cure, but it slows everything down. My mother realized that she cannot let MS tear her down. Although she has a lot of trouble with everyday things, she gets them done at her own pace. She picks herself back up when she falls, with the help of our family as well.
Sooner or later she will not be able to do anything on her own, but like she always says "I am blessed to live another day, and I have to live each day like it is my last." We are very proud of her, and she is still Supermom to us.
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I am so sorry about your mother's condition, but I think the fact that she continues to do things every day as best as she can is proof that she is still a "Supermom." Stay strong even if she cannot do so physically! I am praying for peace over you, your mother, and your family. Here is to many more years with your mother.
ReplyDeleteI am incredibly sorry for your mother's condition, but she has the heart of a lion. I can tell her ambition every day to be Supermom is driving her everyday to be your hero in every way. It still sounds like she does the best of her ability to provide for you mentally and physically and that is truly inspirational, thank you for sharing Kamryn!
ReplyDeleteThis truly is inspiring on so many levels thanks for sharing this story with us. I am sorry about your mothers condition and how it has affected your mother mentally and physically, but she is a true warrior and a motivation to us all! I hope she continues to keep her head high and be that supermom who never gives up.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry about your mother. I hope maybe one day she will get better. Trust in the Lord that she will get better. I know it is a lot easier said than done, but it works and will relieve any stress or concern you have. Thank you for sharing this story with us. Keep on writing. Your work is great.
ReplyDeleteWow this was a very touching story. I'm sorry to hear about your mother but the beautiful words you said about her show she has a heart of gold and that she isn't letting anything stop her from living her life. Hats off to your "Supermom"!
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