Just feeling Yucky!

I finally got Aaron to admit to me that he just doesn't feel great. He won't be happy that I am writing about it either, but I need to for some reason, it's how I am dealing with it all I suppose.  I think his body is adjusting to the changes the medication is causing and the other symptoms he has been feeling. It is so hard to watch him struggle. To the rest of the world you would never know. But, to me, I know him so well, see him after a long day at work, and I know. He is so strong. My dad and brother-in-law keep telling us that MS stands for Meacham Strong, Meacham Strength or Man of Steel, and truly that is what Aaron is. I just hate that he can't take it easy sometimes and slow down a little. I also know that Aaron is the happiest when he is busy. I hope we can find some middle ground here. We are so grateful he is on this medication though and that he is responding to it fairly well. He doubles the dose this week, so we are really hoping he responds well to that. I think the hardest part is having to sit there and totally feel helpless. There really isn't much I can do for him. I am cooking healthier for him and being a mom to him about his sleep, taking it easy and other things. But, that is really all I can do. If you've ever had your loved one deal with something really hard, and you just feel helpless in truly aiding and helping them, then you will understand.

Aaron is such a fighter and so faithful. I really stand in awe at him and his strength. He is much stronger and more faithful than I could ever imagine to be. I feel so blessed to have his faith and example in my life. We continue to see many little miracles though and feel so grateful for our knowledge in God's plan for us.

I do want to give a shout out to Aaron's friend Ben who came on Sat. and helped Aaron with some of his school work. It was truly another little tender mercy of the Lord and we thank Ben for his time and sacrifice to do that.

We have some appointments set up for this month to get some paper work done and then a follow-up visit in October with the specialist. Until then and as long as things are not too bad, this is pretty much all there is to tell. I may write to share a few feelings, little things we experience or learn, and how Aaron is feeling. But, forward we go.