David Osmond's Battle with MS

David Osmond -"The last few years of my life have changed me forever. Not too many people know this, but I spent a lot of time in a wheel chair due to being paralyzed, numb, and compressed from the chest down. My eyesight was diminishing, I couldn't move my hands very well, and a list of other complications followed. This was not due to any accident or injury. No broken neck or pinched nerve. Of all things, this whole issue started with a mosquito bite. I was diagnosed with the WEST NILE VIRUS.

But that wasn't exactly what put me into a wheel chair. It took us a while to figure it out, but my doctors believe that the Virus was a "trigger" to an Auto-Immune Disorder. I was officially diagnosed with a Demyelinating Disorder of the Central Nervous System. In short, I was diagnosed with MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. This causes scarring and lesions on my brain and spine. I no longer have active West Nile Virus in my system, but I AM still fighting this "MS" today. The battle has been going on for about 3 years. Ironically, my dad Alan has lived with MS for over 20 years. He is a fighter and a positive influence for countless numbers of people... including me!

Today, I am no longer in the wheel chair, my eyesight is back, my hands move again, I am walking just fine and I am picking up my music with a whole new perspective and passion. I'm not out of the woods by any means, but I am definitely planning on RUNNING out of these woods! I don't know by what means or time frame, but I DO believe wholeheartedly that I will! I know it sounds crazy, but this whole experience is one of the greatest things that has ever happened to me. To experience my toes moving again for the first time... INCREDIBLE! I will never, EVER again, take another step in my life for granted. And that goes for a lot of other things as well.

I believe in the POWER OF ONE! One person CAN make a difference. And I believe where much is given, much is required. I've been given so much in my life, and I hope to give back in even the smallest and simplest ways possible. That is why I decided to join uPlej. A LITTLE BIT CAN TRULY GO A LONG WAY!

There are several Organizations, Foundations and Charities that I am very passionate about. Most of the ones that I choose to support, and comes as no surprise, are the ones dealing with MS Research. I am hopeful for the future, and I believe that someday soon WE WILL FIND A CURE for this terrible disease!"

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[Anna9563]

From Anna,

Hi Panga, Don't know if you know this. This year David announced he had MS like his Dad. He didn't have West Nile but when this interview was done they didn't know if was MS.

Your friend,

Anna

[pangea7777]

Thank you very much I did not know that my prayers are definitely with him and his family.

[AequitasVeritas7777]

This is one of the best clips on YouTube! Thanks we must always be grateful for each moment!

[omiolo1]

"I will never take another step for granted"

the beauty of life.

[Caspersmom09]

This is an inspiring video for those of us with MS!! I watch this and think it is amazing what he and his Dad accomplish with this devastating disease!!

[CorporateRule]

Great story, especially because they are Mormon, but the editing of this news clip is horrible and amateurish... Oh well, so much for local TV news, what do you expect?!

[carla50502]

What an inspiring person you are David. As one who knows about disability ( I have CP) I believe that everyone one of us is here on this earth for a reason and as bad as it is having these diseases and disabilities, the good Lord works in mysterious ways. Nothing us stopped me doing what I want in life, from abseiling to jet skiing and I am a wheelchair user. I also am a musician, playing the flute, clarinet and saxophone.

God bless you and your family.

[Mscherer14]

he's great

[TwilightSnape]

I met David and Valerie last night, and they're possibly some of the sweetest, most amazing, talented people I've met in my life.

[newstart18]

I see comments predicting him to finish very high on American Idol. I knew better all along. That show wants to discover no name, obsure talent. A guy named Osmond had no chance. Anyone that says David didn't have enough talent to finish VERY high is insane. He is a MUCH better singer than most of the season 8 top 12. For him to have been eliminated when he was is a joke.

[justdance898]

1 hes hot 2 i didnt know tht about him it makes me wna cry and give him cookies :'(

[DonnyOsmondPuppyLove]

:'( that is soooo sad!!!!

[asceses]

Wow .... David sounds and looks very much like he's wonderful dad

I hope he is well now

[kathleenm100]

does anyone know how david osmond is doing