Portrait of a Hero - Kim

Today's Hero is my good friend Kim at 

 Stuff Could Always Be Worse. 

When I started reading her blog she posted that she has Multiple Sclerosis.  She was going to work at getting out of her wheelchair and start using a walker.  I was amazed at her determination and faith in God.

In my phone interview with Kim, she contributed her success to...

I wanted to get rid of my wheelchair and start using a walker.  More and  more I think God is behind it all. Doctors, chiropractors, and pharmacists are the tools God uses to help me feel better. 


I still have to have a walker but I can stand longer now. I'm  forcing myself to stand longer and longer to strengthen my muscles.

When I asked her about the journey her illness has taken her on I expected her to comment on how she began to develop a personal relationship with God, but she replied...

My illness started when I was about 20 years old. I've had it now for about 30 years.  Ever since I was a little girl, I recognized God in My life.  I tried to live right since I was a little girl.  I have developed more compassion for people because of this sickness.  I also try to understand why people do what they do instead of judging first…

Having children wasn’t that big of a deal when I was younger, but raising my family has been one of my greatfest accomplishment  I have two kids 24 and 21 years old.

Have there been certain people that have helped you along your path?

 My husband has been there 26 years.  He knew I would be in a wheelchair.   He has tried to help me be as independent as possible making sure I had a van and home equipped with handicapped tools available.

My kids never saw me walk until recently.  A lot of the time my kids would forget to tell their friends that their mom is in a wheelchair.  It would startle their friends.  My kids didn't really think of me as being in a wheelchair...I was just Mom!

Thankfully, my husband likes to cook. I like to clean the house. My husband is messy and he likes me to clean.  I'm a clean freak.  In many ways our opposites compliment each other! 

When I'm discouraged I like to listens to Christian music.  It helps me feel calm.  Reading the Bible also gives me courage to continue...just not to give up, to keep hope.  I did not really expect to walk again?  My Mom always thought I would and I would say sure Mom, if I do, that will be great.  Since she is in heaven now, I think about what she said.  

When I asked her if she had anything special she wanted to say to you, she replied...

Tell your readers to keep hoping, praying.  Whatever it takes, it can get better.....

To learn more about this courageous woman, I invite to to take a stroll through her blog.  Make sure to click on her tabs at the top of her blog!