I’m an only child. I always wanted a big brother. My husband would beg to differ, primarily because at one point when he was wooing me he told me maybe he was brought into my life to act as a “big-brother” instead of a paramour. I flipped out at him in protest. (I believe my exact words were, “I don’t need a big brother you fool!” I’m sure he’ll correct me if I’m wrong).
But, now I do have that big bro, and his name is Trevis. He’s had M.S. for many years now and has been blogging for Health Talk for years as well. He blogs on the topic of “Life with M.S.” on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I blog there now on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
This weekend, I had my first experience of what it’s like to have that big brother when Trev stuck up for me with a responder to one of my posts. Many of you longtime readers will remember the post and won’t likely be surprised that it garnered a negative comment in response. (Just click above to view the conversation).
It’s the coolest thing to have a big brother to watch out for me, offer me advice, and maybe even come over and change the oil in my car once in awhile (OK, Trevis hasn’t volunteered for full-big brother duty). But none-the-less, let’s give him a big Sunshine welcome to our big, extended family!
Way to go Trev! And way to go Kim for not letting anyone’s negativity get you down. I think your negative responder is the one with the problem, not you.
I’m also sorry to read that you had such a symptomatic day yesterday that you needed to stay home. On the upside, hopefully there was plenty of real sunshine for you to enjoy.
While reading all of the comments at Trevor’s weblog, I was reminded of this saying, “If God brings you to it, He’ll bring you through it.”
Kim,
You know and I know that each person’s MS is their own. Some of us have a warped sense of humour about it. Some of us cry, some of us self medicate, and some only see the clouds. You and I also know that it’s not always Sunshine and Moonlight, but that’s why we blog about what’s important and of interest to us.
We are all very willing to accept the good things that happen to us, so, too, must we accept the bad. But that doesn’t mean we have to wallow in it, right?
And 3 cheers to Trevis!!
S.
Shauna, I couldn’t agree more (HA! And some of us do all of the above, and sometimes at the same time)!