The Caregivers Are the Real MVPs.
“ To my parents—thank you. You are my greatest blessing. And to every caregiver out there: You are not forgotten. You are the heartbeat of healing.”
🍋 Personalized Care, the Kind Only Love Can Give
Doctors and nurses are trained to treat symptoms. My parents know how to treat me.
They know when I get steroid treatments, I’ll need sour candy. They know what foods I crave at what times. They bring little gifts, trinkets, and inside jokes that remind me who I am beyond this disease. They can make me laugh during IV infusions and hold me when I cry. That’s not clinical—that’s covenant.
🧠 Seen, Heard, and Held
With them, I can share my deepest fears and rawest emotions without judgment. If I don’t feel like explaining something to the doctor, they’ve already picked up on it and advocate on my behalf. They give me peace, motivation, and the courage to face each day.
Caring for someone with MS isn’t easy. It’s unpredictable. One day I can walk, the next I can’t. One day I’m energetic, the next I’m stuck in bed. And through it all, they love me. They never hold it against me. They never make me feel like a burden. That kind of grace? It’s rare. It’s sacred. It’s God-given.
🙌🏽 If I Didn’t Have My Parents…
…I honestly don’t know where I’d be.
I don’t just mean emotionally—I mean physically. Who would’ve helped me get to doctors? Who would’ve made sure I finished college? Paid for my treatments? Reminded me I’m more than my illness?
I fight this disease daily not just for myself—but because they love me so deeply, I have to keep going.
Their love reminds me of 1 Corinthians 13:8:
“Love never fails.“
🌟 To the Caregivers: You Matter Too
We often focus on the patient. The warrior. The one with the diagnosis. But today, I want to say:
Caregivers are warriors too.
If you’re a parent, a partner, a friend, or a family member who shows up daily, quietly, consistently—thank you. You are seen.
And to everyone reading this:
- Take a moment to thank someone in your life who has walked with you, cried with you, and held your hand through the fire.
- Tell them they matter. Not just for what they do—but for who they are.
✍🏽 Journal Prompts for Caregivers
If you’re caring for someone with MS or any chronic illness, consider reflecting on the following:
- What do I need today—emotionally, spiritually, physically?
- How do I care for myself while caring for others?
- In what ways have I seen my strength show up in the quiet moments?
- How can I ask for help when I feel overwhelmed?
To my parents—thank you. You are my greatest blessing.
And to every caregiver out there: You are not forgotten. You are the heartbeat of healing.
