Worst Thanksgiving….
Well, this was the worst Thanksgiving weekend I’ve ever experienced. 🙁 Maryellen is going through some serious MS symptoms and was really uncomfortable on Thursday. Then Friday, Saturday and Sunday she got steroid treatments in the hospital. 4 hour procedure which generally took 5-6 hours total each day. Not fun for her.
Many of you who know her, or even just check in on this site from time to time will probably be thinking, “But didn’t she just do a triathlon this past fall??” Yeah… she did. That’s the nature of MS. One, it can turn on a dime, and two, even when things LOOK good on the outside, the patient can be suffering from lots of hidden symptoms. This is the case for Maryellen. 🙁
If any of you are interested in learning more, she found a good article on the National MS Society website that explains the hidden symptoms pretty well. I’d encourage you to check it out if you know anyone suffering from MS…
So the weekend was full of tears, anger, hospitals, and very little sleep. Thanksgiving dinner itself was nice, but even then I was concerned about M’s issues and couldn’t really relax and enjoy, and I’m sure she was in the same boat. Now it’s back to work where the stress will build… should be fantastic! If you hear an explosion, that’ll be my head.
6 comments November 27 2006 6:22 am | Pepperguy | Grant
My thoughts and prayers are with you both – if you need anything, even just to vent, give me a call.
I am so sorry to hear that MS is playing such a disheartening role in your lives at this time. I appreciate you putting my friend Sara on your prayer list, I will do the same for you and Mary Ellen along with all involved.
If you get a chance this week or anytime in the near future, I would be glad to work on either one of you, complements of a concerned friend.
Take Care!
I’m sorry to hear that you both have had such trying times recently. My heart goes out to you both and I know you will pull through this, because you are wonderful people. Odaiji ni.
Hey! I really hope that Mary Ellen feels better soon! I am thinking about her – and praying for her! We miss ya here at work!
Thoughts n’ prayer-like things to you n’ Mellen!
Give M my best and tell her I will be praying for you both.