Sometimes I just want to forget that I have MS.  But it is impossible.  Every time I get away from it for a little while, my insurance company calls to make certain I ‘needed’ that MRI. . .or to ask if someone else is ‘responsible’ for all of the medical tests and services.  

Sometimes I just want to forget that I have MS.  But it is impossible.  Every time I take a cool shower, even when it is cold outside.  I used to enjoy a long, hot shower.  But those are a thing of the past.

Sometimes I just want to forget that I have MS.  But it is impossible.  Every time I reach for a snack or look at a menu, I have to remember to order and eat something appropriate for my MS-friendly diet.  Low, low, low fat.  No cheese.  No pastries.  Nothing made with processed sugar.

Sometimes I just want to forget that I have MS.  But it is impossible.  Every time my daughter wants to race, I have to pretend that I am running, for I might fall.

Sometimes I just want to forget that I have MS.  And every time I look into the eyes of my beautiful children I do forget. And I remember how fortunate I am.