As it's a Day for Announcements.....

[julesapple]

It's not the best news ever, but it's very far from being the worst news. I may never get worse, I could deteriorate a little or a lot. We'll just have to wait and see. Meanwhile medical advances are being made every day. And even I understood that report, Sarz. It sounded really hopeful - I loved the last paragraph about the cocktail of good bacteria.

You just can't go around letting these things get the better of you cos you're only here once!

[mothhawk]

Jules, some people say a glass is half empty, some call it half full, but I think you are one of the few who say - What!? This is my glass? THIS is my glass??? I don't think so! My glass was full, and it was a bigger glass! Wish I was so positive about life

[julesapple]

I'm no angel MH - I have my WTF days too. No doubt this MS will cause a lot of them, but I'll do as much as possible to reduce the risk of WTF days.

[Florence Fennel]

Sorry to hear that Jules. My sister was diagnosed with MS two years ago. When she described all the symptoms she has suffered (mostly in silence) the medics said she could have had it for 30 years until it finally slowed her down. Keep on going love, it must work! (((((((hugs)))))))

[lottie dolly]

OH Jules,how horrible,as others have said,you now have a name and a specalist,plus a great attitude,lets hope it stays as it is,all the hugs you want and need,just help yourself,

[Feral007]

Hugs Jules, as everyone has said (including yourself) you don't know how it's going to treat you, so best just to take it as it comes. Just keep on being who you are (and carry a long straw for those spilled port days )

Very glad to hear it's not affecting your hands so that you can still do your creative stuff.

[taff]

Well, that's just rubbish.

My sympathy for the shock, my admiration for getting up and going.

[lettucegrow!]

Sorry to read your news,Jules. It takes varying forms and as others have said getting that diagnosis is good as you can get advice from the right people.
Hope you are well and very best wishes.xx

Taken ages to type this as I have a greiving cat on my lap!

[julesapple]

Thanks Lettuce, I am well. I'm possibly just not going to be quite the same. I guess we are sort of, sort of, in a similar boat. There will be up days, down days, days full of 'why?' and tears. But you just get on with it. Everyone does, even if it doesn't feel that way sometimes. Time marches on and it takes you with it, willingly or reluctantly. And then, one day, you realise you are dealing with the sh!t, you are coping with what your life has become and you can go on even if things aren't what you'd wish them to be.

Cats do grieve. One of ours, Mousy, died last year. Our neighbour found him on their lawn one morning. He was only 4. We suspect a heart attack. But Timothy, one of our other cats, was very close to Mousy and he sat and howled on the spot where Mousy died every day for about a fortnight Thankfully neighbours are elderly and very deaf). We think he could still smell Mousy until the rain washed the scent away.

[Patchninja]

Hugs. I know what it's like to be on the receiving end of bad news. The docs are getting better and better these days. And, you have the right attitude. You kick arris!

[marchogaeth]

Cwtch for you.

[rary]

Hello Jules, I have not been on the grapevine long but the short time I have been on I have enjoyed very much, and this is due to the mix of people on the vine, none of whom I know personally, yet they come over as a friendly helpful group. You possibly highlight why with your positive attitude, I do hope you keep that up and you will be in my prayers God Bless

Rary

[julesapple]

Rary, I quite often have a rant on here about looking after my husband. If I come on here and rant, I don't rant directly at him and make him feel bad. The Grapes keep me sane sometimes.

I know I can depend on them for giggles, hugs, common sense and a kick up the derri�re if necessary. This is quite the nicest forum ever!

Thank you for your prayers x

[veggiechicken]

The Grapes keep me sane sometimes.

You haven't been talking to me then Jules

[Nicos]

Nah VC... You make them FEEL sane!!!!


Jules...positive thoughts and cuddles from me too xx