How many "spoons" do you have a day? When was the last time you were aware of just how difficult it is for a chronically sick person to get through the day? Maybe you can relate because you are chronically sick, but you don't know quite how to explain your limitations and "what it feels like" to be you.
I read this today and it opened my eyes. An object lesson I can understand, a little.
I read this today and it opened my eyes. An object lesson I can understand, a little.
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Thanks for sharing that. The "spoon theory" may help in explaining this wretched MS to those who say, "I can't even quite imagine." I'd also go with a "brick theory" as in a load of bricks weighing you down, when you see what you need to do and remember a time when it was no big deal to "just do it". Grrrr. A load of bricks weighing you down or even trying to walk through thick mud ("mud theory")
mixed with ridiculous imbalance; Shall I call that a "bowling pin theory"?
Thanks for sharing and for wanting to understand these frustrations. Bless you!
Laurie, your descriptions fit my imagination and observations. I am so sorry. I would think that some days you feel a combination of losing spoons, carrying bricks, walking thru mud, AND being a human bowling pin?
Yes...
Then there is a sense where "live grief" tries to take over the throne. I have to consciously and consistently remember Who is the King!
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