And it came to pass that we lived after the manner of happiness.
2 Nephi 5:27
During the dark, early months of my MS, I wondered if my days of “living after the manner of happiness” were over. I mean, I didn’t feel sorry for myself, I was still surrounded by my greatest joys, but man, the discomfort was so pervasive and prospects for remission were bleak. In addition to this, my body was grappling with the interferon shots that made me feel feverish and achy. In addition to the physical toll, is the emotional toll, just knowing that you have a chronic illness, with letters. It was hard enough just to cope, much less feel true happiness.
I am happy to report that I do feel now that I am living after the manner of happiness again. Each day is a blessing and my daily routine can be so peaceful. My physical limitations have never been greater, but so too is my knowledge of how to work around these limitations. I seem to do better with having a disability than in getting one. You get used to it.
2 Nephi 5:27
During the dark, early months of my MS, I wondered if my days of “living after the manner of happiness” were over. I mean, I didn’t feel sorry for myself, I was still surrounded by my greatest joys, but man, the discomfort was so pervasive and prospects for remission were bleak. In addition to this, my body was grappling with the interferon shots that made me feel feverish and achy. In addition to the physical toll, is the emotional toll, just knowing that you have a chronic illness, with letters. It was hard enough just to cope, much less feel true happiness.
I am happy to report that I do feel now that I am living after the manner of happiness again. Each day is a blessing and my daily routine can be so peaceful. My physical limitations have never been greater, but so too is my knowledge of how to work around these limitations. I seem to do better with having a disability than in getting one. You get used to it.
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