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Jen, I hear you. You are suffering like pretty much everyone here is, it's crazy. This neuropathy discussion is like visiting a different planet in some far away star system where people live a completely different existence than what most earthlings can relate to. Most people have NO IDEA of this way of living. Linda just felt a little bit of energy this morning and decided she was going to go out with me to Best Buy and maybe Target. And we did! We went to Best Buy and Linda was almost like her old self. Then we stopped at Target, a mistake in retrospect. By then she had done too much but didn't really realize it or at least did not want to stop being normal. Then we came home. Her legs almost didn't work from the car into the condo. I'd never seen her be so immobile before when we were out, I practically had to carry her. Such is life for the outer space people. This is living in a very different sense, and where very small achievements become astounding accomplishments. I'm still amazed we went out, she and I. It's VERY unusual for us this past almost 2 years.

Jen, just know it's a weird and sometimes awful life you and Linda are now faced with. But don't give up. Do not ever give up. Look at each day as an accomplishment that you got through and give yourself a major gold star. You are incredible and you and Linda and Renee and Lori and Chris and all of you other great people here, are my heroes! Best, Hank

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@bustrbrwn22 @jesfactsmon You guys are just the best. Jen, please, please, don't look down at yourself. Life is about change, and please, just do what you can each day, and praise yourself. Hank, I am so glad that Linda and you got out a bit, but man, do I know the consequences. I have learned to not do anything out for more than an hour or so, or I will pay for it later. I still think it is wonderful that you managed to get out. This really is like being on another planet. No one can imagine how difficult it is, unless they experience first hand. My love to both of you, Lori

@jesfactsmon Hank, I am so happy for you and Linda! How wonderful it must have been for her, and you too!

Wow Hank, I can so relate! First of all I want to say yay that Linda was able to go with you! You both must have felt so good just to get out of the house on an errand or two!

Yesterday my grandson took me to Hobby Lobby. I was elated to be out of the house! But my legs wouldn't cooperate with me and I could barely walk.

I had been so excited to look around the store but we had to leave early. The pain and weakness was unbearable!

I was bummed out (gross understatement!) but giving thanks for the beautiful day and time although short, spent with my sweet grandson.

I just wanted to say that I get it. Please let Linda know.

Thinking of you two and wishing you warm wishes. I wish I could make it better for you two!

Blessings, Sunnyflower. 🙏😊