My mom and I went to the MS walk Detroit 2016, the one at Comerica Park. Sean and I went to the same MS walk in 2015 so I was familiar with the route. Corrie was a work colleague and her friend also has MS. Last year, Sean had a track meet and was unable to come so my Mom and I would try to meet up with my friend Corrie like we did in 2015.
However, we were running late and we’re unable to do so; so my mom and I just completed the route alone. It was on that route in 2016 when I realized that I was too disabled to participate in MS walks. Being on this route was very hard on me in a wheelchair and also hard on my Mom who was pushing me. This fact really depressed me!
I did not take pictures at the 2016 walk but I did get a shirt because of my donation. I was so saddened by this fact but thought that I would be a volunteer at future walks. Well, this year, I had surgery on May 1st which was around the beginning of MS walk season. Having MS, the healing process is quite slow! Today, my brace is still locked at zero (so my leg is straight), I need to keep my feet elevated, and my knee iced. Sadly, I will not be able to partake in any MS walk this year.
My friend, Renée, her dog, Sky, her neighbor Dale, and his dog, Duncan, walked for me! Dale’s niece, Michele, had MS, he is very informed about the disease, and he and Renée speak about it and me often. Dale arranged for he, Renée, and the dogs to walk in Taylor today. I received this picture yesterday morning:
The puppies on the walk:
I’ve never met Dale but hope to once my knee is better. I’ve showed this picture to Sean and my Mom with tears welling in my eyes! I can’t believe they would do this for me! For Michele’s memory and me! I met Renee when Sean was in 6th grade (he just finished 9th). She lives by me, she drives Sean to school, and helps me ALL THE TIME!!! She has walked into my life and DEFINITELY has proven so many times that she is here for me! I am BEYOND grateful!
