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Monday, February 27, 2012

I am Thankful for My Left Hand

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I used to do everything right handed until...
the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) damaged
 my right hand and my right leg.
~MS Relapses cause numbness etc~

Since that happened years ago...
I am thankful that 
my Left Hand and my Left Leg became 
the dominate side of my body.

I automatically do everything left handed now...
except I can still 
Write Right handed!

The body is remarkable...
when one part of the body stops working well
then other senses can take over!
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26 comments:

  1. JillFebruary 27, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    The body really is remarkable. I am glad for you!

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  2. GailFebruary 27, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    Hi - wow, remarkable indeed. Your words inspire me, thanks.
    Love Gail
    peace.....

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  3. KarenFebruary 27, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    Yep, sometimes the body cooperates!

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  4. Debra She Who SeeksFebruary 27, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    Way to go, Lefty!

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  5. MuffieFebruary 27, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    I'm in the same boat, Kim -- right handed by nature, left by MS! The writing with the right is becoming nearly impossible, and I can barely sign my name. I do find it awkward having to always use the left, and I think the weakness is spreading 'across the border,' but I'll hang in there. Thankful? ummmm, not so much!
    Peace,
    Muff

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  6. Ginny HartzlerFebruary 27, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Amazing how other parts can take over for ones damaged. But I don't think I would ever be able to write left handed, I am glad you are able to still use your dominant hand for that!

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  7. GlendaFebruary 27, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Your gratitude is inspiring. I often take for granted the "ordinary" things. I don't want to do that.

    Hope you have a great week!

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  8. MadSnapperFebruary 27, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    that is truly remarkable, now you are abidextrous and i know that is not spelled correctly. i was about to say you have beautiful hands when I saw the source.

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  9. Sonya @ Under the Desert SkyFebruary 27, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    The body IS amazing. I'm glad your left side was able to compensate. I find it interesting and cool that you can still write with your right hand. Have you been able to get the hang of writing with your left hand, as well?

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  10. AnneFebruary 27, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Back when I was diagnosed with MS I was temporarily disabled in right arm and leg, so was forced to learn how to write with the left hand. I just tried to do it again.......let me put it this way: if I can't even read my own handwriting......... ;o)

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  11. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmFebruary 27, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Yes, the brain can restructure as needed. Wonderful!

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  12. DebbieFebruary 27, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    You are so right about the body being remarkable! Of course, it is... it was designed by a remarkable Designer.

    I wasn't allowed to write with my left hand in first grade so I learned to write with my right. I do everything left handed except write.

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  13. JudyFebruary 27, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    "when one part of the body stops working well then other senses can take over!"

    I'm counting on that.

    Judy

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  14. UnknownFebruary 27, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    That is truly remarkable and testimony that God always meets our needs even in the midst of great trial!

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  15. sprinklesFebruary 27, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    It's amazing how one side of our body can take over for the other. I can't even imagine trying to do anything left handed.

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  16. Eat To LiveFebruary 27, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    I am happy for you that your left side took over when your right side was damaged. I have often wondered how I would cope if something like that happened. I am so bad at everything with my left side.

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  17. Karen MortensenFebruary 27, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    Awesome. The body is truly amazing.

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  18. Elephant's ChildFebruary 28, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    I really, really hope you are right. My right hand/side is becoming increasingly recalcitrant. I started off in life as a left handed person. Since a well meaning teacher tied my left hand behind my back to prevent me using it I find it almost impossible to do things with my weaker hand. Which may have to change. Soon. Sigh.

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  19. WebsterFebruary 28, 2012 at 4:51 AM

    I hope that doesn't happen to me, as I am very right sided. But the fact that you can still write right handed is Fantastic!

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  20. NaniFebruary 28, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    I automatically grab things with the left hand now, especially cup of liquid! I also realized that if there is enough of a shake in my right hand that I have to click a few times to get the mouse to hit a radio button, that may be why I can't use a smart phone! I'm going to consider occupational therapy for a few things. :)

    Thanks for being an inspiration!

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  21. Farmer*swife a/k/a Glass_Half_FullFebruary 28, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    That ,eans your using both sides of your brain now :-D

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  22. JoanneFebruary 28, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Yes, Thank God is right! The body is truly amazing.
    Blessings, Joanne

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  23. DUTAFebruary 28, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    Well, our body works in pairs: 2 eyes,two ears, two legs, two arms etc.. When one of the pair gets hurt or damaged, the other one comes to its help nd that's wonderful.

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  24. Small KucingFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    body will keep learning each time. Glad you still have your left side

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  25. Elizabeth GrimesMarch 1, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    That is amazing how the body adapts.

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  26. Chatty CroneMarch 2, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    I'm glad for you too. sandie

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