Why do we keep on going when the going is so tough sometimes? What is it about the human spirit that pushes through these tough times?

The good times is what pushes me through. The memory of my good days is inspiration to try to make it through the bad days.

I think, after being dx with MS for almost 6 years now, I am finally learning to pace myself. Did some chores this morning and am now taking a break. I'll do some more after I rest.;)

RE: good questiion Debbie
 

I have often wondered that same thought. At times I have not wanted to keep going on in my struggles. Yet some good, or some person will fortify my resolve, and jump into my life. Then I think, Why did I feel that way before? I think it is the goodness of others that keeps us going. The seed of faith that things can get better. When I have any bad thoughts, I keep coming back here, and I am renewed. ginnie I hope everyone on the site has a happier and healthy New Year.

I keep going because there are those who depend on me to. The four little kittens whose faces I see peering in the window every morning when I go into the kitchen. They expect me to be there. If I weren't they'd get no breakfast. I know.....may seem silly to some but to those little kitties I'm important. ;)

I don't normally paint my nails but have been doing them again lately. What I hate about nails, and I think I mentioned this on here before, is that they get ruined so quickly. That is one of the reasons I don't bother with it. However, I got to my brother's on Christmas and realized I hadn't removed the mess on my nails.:eek: My little 6-year old niece kindly told me I needed to do my nails and I needed to trim them down because they were getting too long. She also offered me her glow in the dark nail polish that Santa left her. haha

I was reminded of this this morning as I really do want to take this sparkly red nail polish off. My niece thought it would look "Christmasy" so we painted them that color. I honestly feel like Dorothy's red shoes splattered all over my nails.

My Granddaughter did mine in sparkles...Eeeek!!

Oh, back to random thoughts..:o

This is a rather deep thought but I read this last evening and have been pondering it a lot this morning. I read something to the effect of through darkness we find light and thus, find God. Therefore, in darkness we find God. I keep thinking about this as there is a lot of truth in it. We always think of finding God in light but that's not always the case. I think the light holds him there but we have to experience the darkness to "find" him.

I reflected a little on this past year and the dark moments I have had through out this year - worst flare I have ever experienced as well as other medical issues and enough grieving to last me for a while. I did have some dark moments and felt so lost and alone. But through that darkness God was there helping me along and I came out alive! :p

So, I guess the darkness that we all feel from time to time is actually a good thing and something we need to learn to embrace.

Sorry for such a deep random thought but it has been on my mind a lot this morning.

I've learned alot through the dark times in my life, too. Thanks for reminding me that all times (good and bad) have some positive aspects. :)

Well said Trish and IMO, so true!!:hug:

Sometimes it amazes me how dependent on technology we have become. I was talking to a friend yesterday who is having technology difficulties. She was so frustrated as everything seems to be breaking and she "can't" do anything without her computer, phone, etc.

Hi tkrik
 

You are so right! We had a generator blow, and we were out of electric for a couple of hours before christmas. Almost all our neighbors were walking around asking each other if they had power. All of us were like in a daze and quite lost without phone, pcs, laptops, all of it. As we were talking, neighbor meeting further away neighbors, that came into the dicussion. Some people were really angry and stressed, others were laughing at our sudden discomfort. The whole situation showed me just how dependant we have become. I vote for a no technlogy day, but then we wouldn't have each other here on neuro talk. ginnie

Oh Ginnie! What a great point. Whenever the electricity goes out people seem to come out of their homes, offices, etc. I've often marveled at that. Imagine how much more community oriented we would be without some of this technology and electricity.

Technology is a mixed blessing that's for sure! I love it because it allows me to see my husband on Skype even when he's out of state working and this Christmas morning my DS was able to join the rest of the family (on Skype) as we opened presents even though he's stationed in Hawaii! My dad just kept saying "Who would have thought that this would be possible back when I was young"!

on another note, I'm so grateful that all of you are out there and even when I don't say anything I'm still thinking about you.:grouphug:

I wonder why some dogs circle before they do their thing and some don't? (Sorry, but that's what I was thinking about) My neighbor has two dogs; one is a circler and one isn't.

My dog circles the paper then poohs on the floor..:eek::mad:

I had a dog that would circle and get his back to anyone watching before he would go, I guess he was shy?

Hi sally
 

I can't help but laugh. Probably as you were typing this I was thinking to myself, "just get the dog outside!" ginnie

Our cat circles before she decides where to sit on DH lap. When she finds it she sits and then puts her head up as if to say 'here I am, rub my neck and maybe I will purr for you'.

You guys are funny!:D I guess I never pondered on animals "bathroom" behaviors.

Gratitude is my random thought for today. I am so thankful for the family that I have and all that they have done for me, especially as of late.

Murphy's Law has taken over my day!!!!!

I shall sit on my sofa and won't move from this spot, unless I really really have to go.:o. All of my PT will be done sitting or laying.:cool:

My mind is just like a computer. I have random access memory.

My random thought for the day is. Why do you have to take the bad with the good? Why can't it all be good?

And, why must the show go on? :D

the show
 

sometimes I just stop the show altogether and go to bed with a book. ginnie

I'm right there with you Sally.:D

I sometimes wonder, after visiting my inlaws, how the extremely ill and elderly get up every morning...what motivates them when life is so very difficult? The human spirit amazes me...

Debbie
 

Believe me - there are days when you wake up in the morning and say "Oh no, still here"?