Counting My Blessings

Today as I sat in the office of my MS doctor waiting to get my blood drawn, I noticed what a beautiful green the trees are and how crystal blue the sky appeared. Maybe it is the early arrival of this beautiful weather, or, maybe it was because for once in this journey that I have been on, I got a great report. I started the new and only form of pill therapy for MS in December. This medication is not a cure, however it is supposed to decrease the amount of relapses. Until now, I had been having about three relapses a year. Currently, I have not had a relapse in six months. This is the longest amount of time I have gone relapse free. We are praying that this means the medicine is doing what it is supposed to do. I still have the fatigue, and some leg pain, usually at the end of the day, but I can handle that. My doctor told me that I can begin a twice a year visit rotation instead of every three months. I am so happy to say that I have also been asked by the drug company to be an ambassador for other MS patients struggling with this disability and the medication choices available. For now though, I am ready to enjoy my spring break!