I relate so well to, Doydie and Ann most. Although, I worked as a charge nurse in a nursing home and only got to work in that capacity for about 9 years before MS took that from me. I also had 2 years prior to going to nursing school where I worked as a nurse's aide. A nurse was all I ever wanted to be ever since 10 years old or so.

Now, I deal will each new challenge as it comes my way and am learning to become my own best cheerleader as I think others without MS don't realize how difficult sometimes the simplest things they used to take for granted can become. I pat myself on the back pretty often these days for things that came without any difficulty once upon a time.

I try not to fear the future, but it's hard not to be proactive and be sure to prepare for what might happen. I derive a lot of strength from so many of you on this site and a few other sites. I honestly would not cope nearly as well ( although whether I cope well is definitely relative) without the ability to share our common ground. I thank you all for that so much!