Iron Will Award

This month's featured "Iron Will Award" recipient:

Pandora D.

About 12 years ago I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, which exaserbated this past April (1999) into full-fledged disability. I can no longer work nor drive, and just walking is becoming increasingly difficult. But I am a firm believer that nothing happens without a reason, everything happens by design, and there is a definite plan for me. There are so many things for which I am truly thankful. As I said, this disease was diagnosed twelve years ago. During those years I was able to function with minimal restrictions (I knew what they were and I simply "worked around them!") and I had the most wonderful employment opportunites which I wouldn't trade for anything! Probably the most spectacular of those was that I was able to fulfill a dream of mine, that of being a "professional writer," with a column in our local newspaper. Now, I simply find myself in a different set of circumstances. You know, there is good that comes from every situation. My challenge, now, is to find that good that will apply itself within my life. I am pretty much "house bound" at this time, but I enjoy where we live. (It is beautiful here in southern Arizona!) I have the time to read and write for personal satisfaction. I have time available to learn new things such as a foreign language and web page design. I'm not bound to a "schedule" so I am able to set my own pace. If I'm tired, I can take a nap without fear of missing a deadline. One of my biggest challenges is to learn to receive graciously. I had always been very strong-willed and independent, and never wanted to accept help from others. "I can do it!" So I am trying my best to learn to receive help from others, and not feel guilty or weak. I suppose that every day holds, not only a new challenge, but a new adventure, as well! Thank you for sharing. May you soar forever! visit Pandora's site

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