Now I Understand
I’ve always known
my mother to
be smart, loving,
caring, and strong.
But when she
was diagnosed with
MS things started
to change. Some
for the better
and others for
the worse.
When I
was told the
news I was
naturally scared. I
didn’t have a
clue as to
what MS was, I just
knew it was
hurting her from
inside. My first
reaction was to
cry, but she was able
to calm me
down by telling
me everything would
be okay. As
her child I
believed her, and
all of a
sudden I knew
she would survive.
Now
since a few
years have passed
I realize I
should be grateful
for what I
have and not
take anything for
granted. My mother
is alive and
well and there is
nothing I would
want more in
the world. I am
proud of her
for being strong,
but most of all
for being so
courageous and keeping
her trust in
God. She will
always be my
role model and
hero.
This experience
helped me better
understand myself and
the world. About
myself I now
understand that as
long as I believe and
trust in God
everything will be
okay. About the world
I now know
that my family
is not immune
to the craziness
around us, but it
helps to
smile and have
a positive attitude.
In the end
everything will be
okay.
Beautiful words and
ReplyDeletebeautiful girl!
Blessings
Thank you Madeleine ;)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a very wise young lady there. Thanks for posting this Starla...God bless you my friend.
ReplyDeleteYes Salina, my mother has said that Daesia has an old soul ever since the day she was born. We are very close and she talks to me about everything. I'm so thankful that she loves the Lord.
DeleteLovely post by your daughter Starla, what a blessing :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Anita. It's nice to know that she believes in me and listens to the things I teach her about God. But she has her own mind and she knows Him for herself. She is a part of our women's bible study group and the women just love her. They all mentor and minister to her and she loves it.
DeleteStarla, this is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dawn. I agree, it really truly touched my heart. ;)
DeleteHi Starla, This is beautiful. I too have a daughter, and a son :) I was pregnent with my daughter when I was diagnosed. She has ALWAYS known about my MS. I can see in her personality, what that "knowing" has done. It's been a wonderful thing.
ReplyDeleteWe have another thing in common; I am African American. There are fewer of us in the blog world of MS:) I'd love to follow you, and for you to visit my site when you get a chance: www.msopenmic.com
Be well,
Estizer
Hi Estizer, so nice to hear from you. Thank you for visiting my blog. Yes, MS in African Americans is a lot more aggressive and it's very important for us to realize that. I will be sure to visit your blog and follow you as well. Thanks for the invite and be well.
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