TIME IS a PRECIOUS COMMODITY when living with MS

SAVING, SPENDING and INVESTING time is a very important topic for me. Helping co-workers, clients, family and friends understand MS fatigue has been challenging. I discovered most tend to think I have the same abilities OR severely restricted abilities. The TRUTH is a little of both - depending on the activity. I'm kind of like the cat who sleeps more than it's owner.

SAVINGS - Sleeping is MY SAVINGS PLAN. When I am rested, I have the energy and abilities similar to my peers! For example, my work is focused and family is a priority.

DOING THE MATH - We all have 24 hours or 1440 minutes everyday. Most of us sleep 6 - 8 hours approximately 360 to 480 minutes everyday. For me to remain healthy and active, a large portion of my minutes are spent sleeping, that is approximately 10 - 12 hours each day. The ten to twelve hours each day totals 4200 to 5040 hours a week. On average - I have 28 fewer hours lost to sleeping. Often I imagine what I could do with an additional 28 hours each week! GOLF - ART CLASSES - and GARDENING are among the things I would add to my activities.


SPENDING - My energy is at it's highest when I can be creative and flexible. YES, I seem to have more time and energy when I am creating beautiful, cozy, comfortable and functional environments. Also, I find more energy when spending time with family and friends playing games, resting, reading and discussing life.

MY Source for INVESTMENTS - Overall, my central nervous system isn't wired like a healthy person, and the signals are constantly corrupted and move slower. This is especially true in temperatures above 80 degrees. Also, due to balance issues, my body struggles to navigate tight spots and to keep me up right, often movement depletes my energy much more than a healthy person. Sometimes walking feels similar to walking upstream in a fast current. I consistently rely on God's resurrection power to accomplish each days activities. Where I invest my precious time and energy -my GOLD, is determined by leading of the Holy Spirit, which has brought me many blessings as I follow His direction.