Friday, July 10, 2009

The Spoon Theory

So, I just read this awesome story that brought me to tears and really hit home. My mom found it online and sent it to me. It is a little long, but I would really love for all of you to read it. It's called "The Spoon Theory." Basically, it's a great way to explain what myself, others with MS, and others with any disease or illness they live with go through on a daily basis. Luckily my daily struggles aren't quite as extreme as the author of this story. But, I do have daily struggles that most people don't realize because you can't physically see them. And I do have to "count my spoons" every day, especially during the heat of the summer. Here's the link and hopefully all of this will make more sense:

http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/navigation/BYDLS-TheSpoonTheory.pdf

Let me know what you think!

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

The Spoon Theory -- thank you for sharing this and opening my eyes. How easy to take little things for granted, but I know you do not. Blessings to you. Joan

Bill said...

I'm kinda new to the blog scene and came across yours last night. I have a couple of relatives that are going through the struggles of MS so I know your pain. Feel free to visit my blog...i will come back and read yours... Http:// onegeeksvoice.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

hey, i kinda know what you're feeling aswell. My mum as MS and has had it for as long as i remember. I'm fifteen now...she's been in a home for a couple of years now because she's at quite a bad stage. Sorry i don't really know why i'm telling you all of this, i just somehow needed to get it out! anyway best wishes

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