Saturday 30 April 2016

Zealously Love #AtoZofBlessings #AtoZChallenge



Zealously Love God,
yourself and your neighbour.
Love is at the heart of everything.  


I'm also writing an
A to Z of MS at MS Calling

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Friday 29 April 2016

You #AtoZofBlessings #AtoZChallenge



You
are stronger than you believe
wiser than you think
and more loved than you feel.  


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A to Z of MS at MS Calling

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Thursday 28 April 2016

eXtraordinary change #AtoZofBlessings #AtoZChallenge



eXtraordinary change
is often the result of
extraordinary pain.  


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A to Z of MS at MS Calling

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Wednesday 27 April 2016

When you take time #AtoZofBlessings #AtoZChallenge



When you take time
to replenish your strength
you are filled with energy
enough to flow into the world.  


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A to Z of MS at MS Calling

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Tuesday 26 April 2016

#TreasuredMoments Bloom Linky

Welcome to the #TreasuredMoments link-up.
The place to share treasured moments in poems and blog posts.

This time the linky will last two weeks until 26th April 2016 and I'd especially love to see your posts about Bloom.

MS Calling

Voice your Worry #AtoZofBlessings #AtoZChallenge



Voice your worry
speak your pain
pray everyday  


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A to Z of MS at MS Calling

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Monday 25 April 2016

Under every mountain #AtoZofBlessings #AtoZChallenge



Under the weight
of every mountain
is a diamond.
What is God creating
under the weight
of your burdens?  


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A to Z of MS at MS Calling

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Saturday 23 April 2016

Trust #AtoZofBlessings #AtoZChallenge



Trust in the Lord your God
with all your heart
and all your mind
and all your soul.


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A to Z of MS at MS Calling

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Tremor #AtoZofMS #AtoZChallenge #poetry


Tremor
About one third of people with multiple sclerosis may have tremor to some degree.

Shaking
Trembling
Tremor

It's MS
Not parkinsons
Ataxia

Didn't know
This was a possible symptom
But it is, for me


For some people it can be a relatively mild problem with coordination (ataxia), but for others it can be one of the most disabling symptoms of MS.
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Friday 22 April 2016

Share #AtoZofBlessings #AtoZChallenge



Share what you have
with those who are in need.  


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A to Z of MS at MS Calling

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Spasticity #AtoZofMS #AtoZChallenge #poetry


Spasticity
Spasticity is a symptom of multiple sclerosis

Spasticity
pretty new to me
started this year

leg locked
couldn't move it at all
terrified

shoulder stopped
is it a heart attack? no
different spasm

have to be ready
pray that it stays rare for me
not my favourite

Spasticity causes your muscles to feel stiff, heavy and difficult to move. A spasm is a sudden stiffening of a muscle which may cause a limb to kick out or jerk towards your body.
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Thursday 21 April 2016

Relaxation #AtoZofMS #AtoZChallenge #poetry


Relaxation
Regular relaxation is really important to manage the symptoms of MS.

Stress is a trigger
it makes my MS symptoms
so much worse

Overwork
exhausts me causing
pain and fatigue

I must rest
Take time out regularly
Relax

Not easy for me
I've never liked to rest
But it works

So I'm learning
to relieve tension, chill out
put myself first


Regular relaxation can help you decrease tension in muscles, lower your blood pressure and slow your heart rate. Relaxation can help with fatigue as it promotes good sleep patterns, increases benefit from rest periods during the day and can help to manage stressful situations.



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A to Z of Blessings at LLM Calling

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Remove the Knots #AtoZofBlessings #AtoZChallenge



Remove the Knots
  which bind you in fear;
the can not
might not
and will not.


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A to Z of MS at MS Calling

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Wednesday 20 April 2016

Questions #AtoZofMS #AtoZChallenge #poetry


Questions
Questions: so many questions.

What is causing this symptom?
Will it improve or get worse?
Will this symptom stay forever?
Are there any treatment options?
Are there likely to be any triggers which set it off?
What can I do myself to manage this symptom?
What shall I do if my symptoms get worse?
What shall I do if I experience new symptoms?

Possibly the hardest thing is dealing with the huge list of questions which pop up between appointments; especially if you turn to the internet and find lots of conflicting information.  It is important to find a trusted source of facts, such as the MS Trust, and share what you are reading with a close friend or relative to help them help you understand.



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A to Z of Blessings at LLM Calling

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Question Injustice #AtoZofBlessings #AtoZChallenge



Question Injustice
Promote Peace.  


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A to Z of MS at MS Calling

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Tuesday 19 April 2016

Paraparesis #AtoZofMS #AtoZChallenge #poetry


Paraparesis 
Paraparesis is weakness in one or both legs

For years
My legs have been
Unreliable

For years
I've blamed it on
My weight

But I was wrong
It's another symptom
of MS

Paraparesis
weakness in my left leg
mostly

Every day
I get out of bed carefully
Will it hold?

It likes to
SURPRISE me
to be funny

But no humour found
when on the staircase
or out on town

Now a stick
stays close always
that's OK


Paraparesis can cause problems with walking and balance.  
It can also increase the risk of having a fall. 



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A to Z of Blessings at LLM Calling

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Pray #AtoZofBlessings #AtoZChallenge



Pray
without ceasing.


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A to Z of MS at MS Calling

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Monday 18 April 2016

Optic neuritis #AtoZofMS #AtoZChallenge #poetry


Optic neuritis
Optic neuritis is a common eye problem in multiple sclerosis.

Optic nerve
Inflammed won't work
Brain can't read

Without the brain
The eye doesn't see
Blindness

Optic neuritis
from MS nerve damage
stole my sight

five times before
but this time overnight
nerve finally died


Optic neuritis is also recognised as a condition in its own right, it is not always caused by MS.


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Others see less than God #AtoZofBlessings #AtoZChallenge



Others may see your scars
But God sees your beauty.


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A to Z of MS at MS Calling

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Saturday 16 April 2016

Speccies Reading #review #glasses #shopping


Opened this month is Speccies, a brand new shop on Cross Street in Reading.
Speccies is a brand new way to buy prescription glasses and sunglasses. 
Instead of paying through the nose for your glasses at one of the large chains, you can take your eye test prescription straight to Speccies and get expert advice whilst trying on hundreds of designer frames at internet low prices.


And the even better news, is that the lenses are all made and supplied by Speccies high-tech optical laboratory that produces lenses and glasses for many other optical retailers and opticians in the UK. 

"Whether you want to look professional, fashionable, sexy or all three, you can choose your eyewear from the fabulous collections of top designer frames online. When it comes to lenses, we supply the world’s leading lens technologies in terms of both spectacle lenses and contact lens options. So, if you insist on high quality and excellent value, then choose Speccies."



As you all know.  I have lost almost all my eye sight thanks to MS; but I still need to protect my eyes from UV rays and so I went to Speccies for some sunglasses and also some UV protect glasses to use when I'm on my computer or screen which is emitting UV rays all the time.

I was incredibly impressed with the range of frames on offer and even more impressed with the advice I received on which frames suited me and would meet my complex needs.


And the effect on my bank account?
A fraction of that I have paid in the past even from the discount stores, and no hidden extras to shock you at the end.


I highly recommend Speccies to you; pop in and say hi to the wonderful owner Uki and say Emma sent you.  She'll treat you like a long lost friend.  
You'll never buy glasses anywhere else again.


Find out more about the Speccies store in Reading HERE


Fair Blogger Policy:  
Uki is a friend at my Church.  
I received a discount for being the first customer at the Speccies store 
but all opinions are completely my own.