Thank you for putting the time and energy into writing this. It’s cathartic to read. MS changed my family; I like to focus on the positive part of the change. Grandpa stopped working right around the time I was born so whenever Jill or I had a sick day, we stayed with Grandpa and he taught us how to play cards. I was as close to my grandpa as most people are to their dads. If he would have been working, my relationship with him would have been much different. I cherish those memories with him and the lessons he taught me. Grandpa had the most steadfast faith and unwavering love for his girls (my grandma, mom, aunt, sister and me). He was able to see five great grandchildren and live decades beyond what the doctors initially believed he would- you’re a fighter Monheim and we are all here behind you.
I've long heard that although men are diagnosed less often, they often suffer more serious symptoms. Although I've met many people with MS since my diagnosis, you are the first male. You're also a lot younger than most of the people I meet with MS which gives me a lot of hope for you. Already embracing a healthy lifestyle, kick-ass savvy and supportive wife, beautiful family, taking charge of your own treatment - all the ingredients for a long, rich, sometimes shaky life ahead. My diagnosis set me free and put me back in control. Nothing about MS is good, but I am glad to be living in this place and time where just ten years ago quality of life prognosis for RRMS was dramatically different. Keep at it. Keep sharing. Best to you and your family!
Thank you for putting the time and energy into writing this. It’s cathartic to read. MS changed my family; I like to focus on the positive part of the change. Grandpa stopped working right around the time I was born so whenever Jill or I had a sick day, we stayed with Grandpa and he taught us how to play cards. I was as close to my grandpa as most people are to their dads. If he would have been working, my relationship with him would have been much different. I cherish those memories with him and the lessons he taught me. Grandpa had the most steadfast faith and unwavering love for his girls (my grandma, mom, aunt, sister and me). He was able to see five great grandchildren and live decades beyond what the doctors initially believed he would- you’re a fighter Monheim and we are all here behind you.
I've long heard that although men are diagnosed less often, they often suffer more serious symptoms. Although I've met many people with MS since my diagnosis, you are the first male. You're also a lot younger than most of the people I meet with MS which gives me a lot of hope for you. Already embracing a healthy lifestyle, kick-ass savvy and supportive wife, beautiful family, taking charge of your own treatment - all the ingredients for a long, rich, sometimes shaky life ahead. My diagnosis set me free and put me back in control. Nothing about MS is good, but I am glad to be living in this place and time where just ten years ago quality of life prognosis for RRMS was dramatically different. Keep at it. Keep sharing. Best to you and your family!
Thank you for sharing!