Shining my light..because I can!

Two years ago, my first symptom appeared. Woke up, unable to spit toothpaste out. Later that day, I began to slur speech and have a nasty neck pain. Who knew that we would step into the world of Myastenia Gravis.

Today, I am thankful that we have 'this' neuromuscular, auto-immune disease, rather than some of the others which are so much more destructive. I am thankful that God has blessed me with the love and support of my fiance, family, and friends, without whom, I'm pretty sure my endurance would have crumbled a long time ago. I am thankful God has blessed me with a feisty spirit that doesn't want to give up or be sad for long. I am thankful that He is using me, to shine through. "This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine"

That concept really hit me this past Sunday morning, while enjoying the wind that was blowing. The leaves in the trees are colorful and crispy, so the wind created a sound I likened to applauding, and then decided the leaves were applauding the new day! How awesome. This gave me perspective on the wind too, in realizing how much it played a part in the experience. Without the wind, I wouldn't have taken notice of the leaves, which in turn made me appreciate the wind even more. So, the way I see it, God is always around us and sometimes it takes a crispy leaf like me with MG, to help people notice him in a new way.

So, with Thanksgiving here, I celebrate us! All that we've been through, yes - you're part of this too, and the amazing opportunity we all have to help shine a little light on Him.

God bless this food...let's eat.