My MS Roller Coaster

The happenings of life are often likened to the twists and turns of a wild roller coaster, which invite a continual rush of breathtakingly frightening excitement at every shift. As a seasoned veteran of thrill-ride appreciation, I much prefer that my coasters host a certain flair of mixed leverage, combining slow, giant climbs with short, quick revolutions. Luckily (or unfortunately--depending on the angle), the events of 2015 surpassed my imagination of unexpected thrill, and left me dangling with intense curiosity as to what awaits me over the next twelve months.

Lit with the fast-paced highs of reuniting with my only true love, renewing my spiritual lease, and happily moving back to my hometown in Idaho, my coaster the past year also experienced the lows of a major mechanical glitch--an irresolute glitch, to boot. It temporarily derailed when the diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis obstructed my course near the end of April.

 After a series of shock waves, contemplation, and research, the ride is now back on track, but requires constant adjustments to maintain its proper function.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is probably the scariest, most unpredictable ride I have experienced in life. Like the original Space Mountain attraction at Disneyland, it is a blind-faith amusement ride. Encased in the throws of outer darkness, the seemingly invisible track provides only a warped sense of direction. Most days, the best I can do to survive is silently cry, outwardly giggle, and enjoy the ride!

My main goal for 2016 is to enhance my own dynamic understanding of MS by launching a new blog specific to this disease. It is a blog for me to cope with me. I titled it MStryMe.blogspot.com because I have become my own personal spectator on this wildly mysterious ride. And when I behold how the mystery encompasses me, I bravely declare, "MS, try me!"