Bike MS

I know it has been awhile since my last post. I have been very busy and dealing with a few challenges since then. I have started a new job at the National MS Society (I am still working as a Floral Designer too), moved into a house with Mr. Wonderful, had a few fight’s with my doctor (I will explain another post, another time) and started school.

Working at the NMSS has been wonderful! I just adore my boss and I get the opportunity to learn things that also benefit me personally and help others. This last weekend we trekked 5 hours to South Dakota to work at the Bike MS Fundraiser. Participants rode 150 miles on their bicycles to raise funds and awareness for MS. While working at this event, I met so many amazing people. Eight riders even had MS, and one rider was blind. Hearing all the positive stories encouraged me so much. I felt privileged to be a part of this group and was inspired to keep moving forward and not let MS ever hold me back!

 I worked with a great crew that made me feel like part of the team from the get go and definitely considered my limitations without making me feel bad. I definitely left this weekend with a few new friends!

I worked my ass off through the weekend and had the greatest time doing it. Mr. Wonderful even came along and helped too. Many people were very impressed with not only his hard work but also the way he is there for me. I am very fortunate to have such a great man in my life. I am very thankful for him.

The day we got home, I had to start school. I have never been concerned with telling people I have MS but as I drove to school, I started to panic, what if the teacher asks for introductions. Should I share? Should I not? I realized I never was scared to share before because I was sharing with people Io already knew and trusted Pre MS. These people are new…. I was very insecure about sharing my MS with strangers. The problem never arose since we were not asked to make introductions, but I am sure eventually I will start to meet new people in class, and I suppose as that begins to happen I will begin to share about my life.