I had a thought, having an illness and living with it, what would be the pros and cons.  So here I’m writing out my list:  I feel its important mentally and physically to understand where you are spiritually.

Cons-

• unable to work out
• unable to run
• unable to walk without use of a walker or cane
• unable to exercise because of fatigue
• low energy levels
• muscles constantly twitching which leads to fatigue
• muscle loss and weight loss
• unable to write with pen or pencil
• unable to make the peace sign with my fingers both hands and raise my fingers individually
• unable to wiggle my toes and bend them
• unable to lift my legs straight up from sitting down or walking
• unable to perform my job duties
• unable to drive (this one suc@s)

Pros-

• massage to relieve stiffness
• acupuncture to body and relieve soreness, and increases flexibility
• able to walk with help from family and friends
• able to get dressed
• able to take a shower with use of a stool
• taking supplements and vitamins to increase energy levels
• gluten free- diet
• able to type
• able to put on shoes and socks
• my WIFE the Rock 100%
• wonderful support team
• wonderful young man, my boys Gus Jr and Kenneth Christopher
• My family
• My faith in Christ
• able to read wonderful books
• staying positive
• healthy and feeling great
• able to grow my beard which I love
• thoughts from the front lawn:
• sharing inspirational thoughts
• sharing good words of faith and love
• a beautiful home and Tanky our dog

So as you can see the pros WIN hands down.  So the message here is before you start kicking yourself and having a pity party, take the time and make your list.  It’s a marvelous feeling when you write it out, and compare it side by side.  Creating an environment which is conducive to your situation.  “YOU CAN IF YOU THINK YOU CAN”