U won't believe this

[Marie12]

My "spillproof" coffee glass arrived in the mail this week. Well my husband told me that he made me a cup of coffee, and asked me if I'd like it. Well I said yes, and opened my "spillproof" glass so I could add it to the half a glass full I already had.

Well, I was at the kitchen table. And as I was opening the glass, I spill the whole glass up my slacks and the kitchen table. But, I was in the kitchen, and we easily cleaned up the linoleum floor.

Boy, I would b unpopular in a nursing home. The residents would b annoyed with me, and the staff would get tired of me creating extra work. Now, it's even more evident why I turn down my friends who offer to take me out to eat.

[JerryD]

Don't be so down on yourself. The fact is that you are trying to live with this miserable MonSter, as best as you can. Don't give in to the MonSter. Go out with your friends, when they ask, and you feel up to it. God knows this disease leaves us with so little that we can do. Don't turn away your friends' offers. The socializing will,probably, do you good. If you are afraid of making a mess, plan accordingly. I am sure you are self- aware enough to know what you can 'handle'. Good luck

[jjs]

if it makes you feel any better...

Last evening I spilled more than two quarts of homemade chicken broth in my pantry. It covered much of the floor and even went underneath my freezer. It was such a mess! Well, it almost reached it's destination. It was also in a spill-proof container ... but maybe they weren't counting on it being dropped?



Such is life.

[Marie12]

my days of "multi tasking" are long gone & I try to focus focus focus on holding glas

I thought I had strength yet in my hands. Is a handle easier? What have u all used to help u? I guess it is just like taking steps. I can take 1 or 2 and then I don't know which way my step will go. That's why I stay in my chair, or close to the wall, or try.

Now I guess my hands are telling me they r ready to do the same as my feet. Any advice? My hands and arms are what get me into my chair. I guess I should b prepared to stay home more?

[Cat Mom]

I am the QUEEN of messy spills! I always say it's not my MS, it's my CS (Clumsy Syndrome). I'm trying to learn how to be left handed, mainly because of spills.

I really try to make light of it when out, nobody has ever given me a hard time. Saying something like, "I was always clumsy, just now have a disease to blame it on" takes the spotlight off the actual spill.

If you have the resources for physiotherapy please take advantage. Even if you can go get set up, then do it from home. Please keep us updated.

Jen