What is your biggest inspiration ?

my family.  they all are so loving, caring and supportive.

Stephanie, my mother also had MS for quite a few years, as did my grandmother.  she also was diagnosed with it in her mid 40's.  such a debilatating disease to watch someone suffer through.

 I was once at a railway station waiting for a train to London, a bloke who was alone in a wheelchair was waiting for the same train to London. I helped the porter with his luggage after they had helped him into the carriage. I spent time with him during the journey and he told me he was off to see Italy. He had made no particular arrangements for his travel or places to stay, “just get out there and get on with it” he told me. I told him he was very brave. He said life was for living and not sitting down looking for reasons not to do what you want to do. He also said people like me were always around to help adding that some people are not like me…. I was proud to think I was a tiny part of his adventure. I often wonder how he got on in Italy. He is possibly one of the few people who have inspired me and made me think about my own life.

Yes it is Roses, sorry to hear that your mother and grandmother had to suffer too and it is always a comfort to hear other people's experience and know that you are not alone. I do think the experience has left me with a more positive outlook on life - I believe in living each day as it comes, enjoy each one because you don't know what is round the corner and appreciate your family, friends and everything you've got. My Dad was a fighter and he taught me to stand up for what I believe, He was an inspiration and that is why I picked him.

And Jo and Mick it is lovely to hear about your kindness - and isn't it amazing how a moments chance meeting can stay in your memory so vividly and be so inspirational.