A well-balanced person is one who finds both sides of an issue laughable—Herbert Procknow

One of the many things that attracted me to Miguel is his ability to laugh at everything—including himself.  He has taught me the valuable lesson of not taking life so seriously—to find humor in almost everything!

Yes, we can all agree that MS is nothing to laugh about but the things that MS causes you to do sometimes are.

As a couple we don’t necessarily see eye to eye in everything.  Miguel and I did not only have two very different upbringing, but we also grew up in two totally different cultures—sometimes causing little disagreements here and there.

About 10 or more years ago, we noticed that Miguel started to laugh uncontrollably at things that were not that funny.  It was hilarious to watch him and since laughter is contagious, it made us all laugh with him.  But, the added benefit of this phenomenon, is when we get into a disagreement and he can’t help himself and starts to laugh.  He immediately says, I don’t want to laugh, trying his hardest to put on a serious face which causes the entire fight to diffuse and be forgotten as we both begin to laugh together.

I have come to consider this to be a “gift” this awful disease has given us.  Life with MS can be serious, many moments of suddenness and desperation so when laughter enters the room we quickly embrace it for the gift it brings.

Today I challenge you to go for walk, watch a comedy or try to remember some of the happiest moments of your life with your spouse.  Don’t allow MS to take away your laughter—don’t give away your gift.

“A smile starts on the lips, a grin spreads to the eyes, a chuckle comes from the belly; but a good laugh burst forth from the soul, overflows, and bubbles all around.” –Carolyn Birmingham

In sickness and in health,

Silvia