celtboy
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It was a race to see whether I would do this post on my birthday or the occasion of 2,000 posts. The birthday won out.
Not many of you know much about me on here, save for the fact that I'm one of the loud cheerleaders on the Amatuer Selfipic. board. I love that particular forum because it reminds me of the "I'll show you mine if you show me yours" days of the boys-will-be-boys games I used to play as a kid. If I've ever come across as overly enthusiastic or have creeped out any of our younger members, I can assure you that I could not be any more harmless.
On this, the occasion of my 41st b'day, I am choosing to finally introduce myself to the members here.
I'm happily married to the man of my dreams, who I've been with for almost 14 years. We've been officially gay-married [it's legal in Canada] for 2 & 1/2 years.
In May of 2000, I was given the scary diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, after a few very nerve-racking years of falling over for no reason and bizarre numbness in my hands and feet.
Putting a name to it came as a relief, actually, as I was given all kinds of other scary possibilities like brain tumour etc.
I had to leave work [as a music store retail manager and church organist/choir director] in 2003 because of worsening symptoms. Since then, I've gone from using a cane, to a walker, and last year, to a wheelchair full time. Each of these steps was initially scary, but once past the milestone, I realized just how much easier life becomes.
Sure, I'm reliant on others to drive me on errands and social engagements, but other than that, life is great. I have the internet to keep me amused during the days and very supportive friends and family to keep me entertained the rest of the time.
Although it may sound cliché, having a positive attitude really does keep me going. I am fortunate and indeed blessed to be this way.
Not many of you know much about me on here, save for the fact that I'm one of the loud cheerleaders on the Amatuer Selfipic. board. I love that particular forum because it reminds me of the "I'll show you mine if you show me yours" days of the boys-will-be-boys games I used to play as a kid. If I've ever come across as overly enthusiastic or have creeped out any of our younger members, I can assure you that I could not be any more harmless.
On this, the occasion of my 41st b'day, I am choosing to finally introduce myself to the members here.
I'm happily married to the man of my dreams, who I've been with for almost 14 years. We've been officially gay-married [it's legal in Canada] for 2 & 1/2 years.
In May of 2000, I was given the scary diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, after a few very nerve-racking years of falling over for no reason and bizarre numbness in my hands and feet.
Putting a name to it came as a relief, actually, as I was given all kinds of other scary possibilities like brain tumour etc.
I had to leave work [as a music store retail manager and church organist/choir director] in 2003 because of worsening symptoms. Since then, I've gone from using a cane, to a walker, and last year, to a wheelchair full time. Each of these steps was initially scary, but once past the milestone, I realized just how much easier life becomes.
Sure, I'm reliant on others to drive me on errands and social engagements, but other than that, life is great. I have the internet to keep me amused during the days and very supportive friends and family to keep me entertained the rest of the time.
Although it may sound cliché, having a positive attitude really does keep me going. I am fortunate and indeed blessed to be this way.
