Friday, May 28, 2010

Walk Like An Egyptian

Helllooo!
I really feel good! I'm not sure if it is because I have been able to sleep in and not get up at 6:00 AM everyday with my daughter or if it is because of being liberated. I guess once I'm back at home, I'll be able to really determine my energy level! Regardless, I don't feel depressed, I have a ton of energy, my husband noted that I am actually really funny and haven't cracked jokes this much since we met 11 years ago. My feet still are warm and pink, my eyes still are a teal color as opposed to a dark blue.

Today we walked, and walked, and walked. We walked downtown Alexandria for about three hours today, sat by the sea, and had a fantastic lunch. We also played "Frogger" trying to cross the busy highways here. What an experience! We are greatly enjoying the weather, food, and friendly people here. Egypt exceeded my expectations.

Tomorrow a whole new group of people get liberated here. One more day in Egypt and we then embark on our 30 hour destination back to Manitoba!

7 comments:

  1. Hello Nicole,
    Congratulations on a much successful Egypt trip and your wonderful recovery!

    We've never met, My name is Iryna and my mom and i attended few CCSVI meetings and have seen you there. My mom also has MS and we've been struggling with finding useful information, so i thought maybe I could talk to you, seeing that you've experienced much of what has been happening. I'm wondering, if it's not too much to ask, if there is a way to get in touch with you, perhaps by e-mail? My other e-mail is iryna117@hotmail.com
    I'm looking forward to your reply.
    Thank you!

    Iryna

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  2. Nicole, you are an inspiration! I have seen your 2 appearances on CKY news. I am so happy for you-to read that you can run and walk freely brings me such joy. We have so much in common...I also work in mental health in Winnipeg. I have almost identical symptoms of MS:fatigue(big time),leg weakness,pain, cold feet, some word finding problems when tired. I have had to reduce my work hours because of this fatigue.Oh, one big difference-I am much older-my kids are in their late teens.
    I am very interested in the CCSVI surgery. I really do not have the cash, but am getting tempted to dip into a L of c.
    I hope and pray that you feel better and can run and play with your young daughter. thank you for sharing your story in such a public manner...maybe this government with pay for the surgery HERE-where so many of us live with MS!
    Looking forward to reading more!
    B

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  3. I like your " walk like a egyptien" are you head turn and your hands are "sheeking" will you walk? lol hihihi
    or you WALK THIS WAY...

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  4. Hi Nicole. Glad to hear you have had such a positive experience. Have a safe trip home.
    Jan

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  5. Hi Nicole i am so happy to be reading your blog...very happy that you are doing so well and enjoying your self!!! You don't know me but i was sent ane-mail from a lady that works with my brother. Debbie Schmidt ..i guess my brother mentioned that i was also in the process of preparing everything to go to Poland and get liberated!!!!! I am leaving October4th with a group of 8 other people affected with MS. it makes me feel even better now to hear from another sucess!!!!
    wishing you all the blessings and have a safe trip home!!!!!!!

    Raymonde

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  6. Hi Nicole,
    Congratulations on your successful trip to Egypt I have MS for almost 15 years now , it is getting really worse recently. Can you help me how to get in contact with that Dr. in Egypt.
    My name is Ataa
    my email is : egytuty@hotmail.com
    I do appreciate your fast reply
    Thanks
    Regards

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