Most of you know that I have struggles with multiple sclerosis, having been diagnosed with primary progressive (not terribly progressive) ms since  2003.  I’ve been exceedingly blessed for the most part to continue enjoying my ability to walk and live and full life.

Yet I do have particular issues with fatigue among other symptoms.  Most recently I’ve endured more difficulty with this paralyzing fatigue than usual.  Not sure why but I have some fever and heat of any kind really slows me down.

This school year I’ve committed to having my seven year old grand daughter dropped off at my house so she doesn’t have to ride along in the bus her Mother works on as a special needs attendant.

I offer my little Breanna aka “SparklesGlitter” a snack and then sit with her while she does her homework.  If she completes this before her Momma comes to get her she gets some free time for play or dancing or whatever. I’ve been posting almost a picture each day in an album on facebook.

On my worst days just getting myself up off the sofa and dressed having a healthy snack prepared and just being upright for her arrival requires huge effort on my part.

Knowing that I have the opportunity to make a lifelong impact on this precious little one and minister the love of God to her is incentive enough to make me  push myself beyond what I might otherwise not have been able to accomplish.   For Breanna this is a valuable time of one on one attention that not only gives her great memories of me; but also provides routine and good study habits. Its a win-win situation. Only once have I had to remain on the sofa in my pj’s during our visit.

Lately I’ve told Breanna “You have no idea how good your visit is for MeMaw- I was very weak today and on the sofa; yet seeing you has made me feel so much better.”  Then I’ve said “You, precious one are good medicine.”

So her new saying/ song is “Remember before you call the Dr.- call me, because I’m good medicine.”

Gotta love my little ballerina!