Today marks the fifth week since returning from Costa Rica. We are nearing the point where we should begin to see results, although the wait is still excruciating. Of course doubt and fear try to creep in and we have to constantly keep them at bay. "What if this doesn't work?" "What if we went through all of this for nothing?" "Will I be able to mentally/emotionally/physically/spiritually handle the toll of MS for the rest of our lives?" I have to admit it is wearing on me. I want to see results and now would be nice! Looking back, we were unprepared for this wait AFTER returning from Costa Rica. For months and months we prepared for that trip and expected for life to begin to get better, once the treatment was behind us. Now, we have to fight discouragement, as well as MS. Good thing we are a tough bunch!!!
My job has also been extremely stressful for the last five weeks, so that is not helping. There is a family with two young children, she is expecting their third in another month, living in Mom's house with their things in a U-Haul truck in the driveway. They were supposed to move into their new house last weekend, but someone (not me) dropped the ball and the transaction did not close. It has been very stressful for them, and me, as well as a number of other people involved. This is only one of four closings this week, and the others weren't all easy either.
Please continue to pray that this procedure will work for Steve. We need it now more than ever!
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Hi, Steve and Steve's family. After reading your heartfelt stories , I feel like we were on the phone or you were speaking directly to me over coffee...even though I have never been fortunate enough to have met you...you have a gift of words like your mother, Bonnie. I am a friend of hers in and play bridge with her and she and I am very active in the Friends of the Rains County Public Library. I have heard about your family's strugg.e and your strength and you husband's battle with MS and your children's cheerleading for their DAD. I just want to say that you and your family are always in prayers and I know there is a message you and your family are giving to those who know you. A message of strength, patience, caring, knowledge, kindness, and much more. The Lord be with you and keep all of you in His care.
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Dear Steve, Laura and Family....I just want to let you know that I am continuing to pray for all of us...I have to say that I was not prepared for the coming home either...I had it in my mind the whole time that I would be walking when I came home...That it was truly going to be a miracle...Patients is definitely a virtue...I wonder why so many have done so well with the treatment while others have seen nothing at all...Even though I have only felt a sticker in my foot I am holding strong that it is all in God's timing...Praying for your whole family...Julie
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