our wonderful group, and our sense of humour

[Guest guest]

It has occurred to me that for those arriving in our group for the first

time, the level of humour, quality of anecdotes, descriptions of our

lives might seem a bit odd--especially considering that even the most

seriously ill among us seem to have unfailing good humour, cheerfulness,

and even in the midst of depression, pending diagnoses, and shameful

conduct by family members (in our OFF list lives), never fail to be

supportive of one another.

I belong to several groups related to conditions which I have and this

is true of those groups as well--though I do think the humour is definitely

the most quoteworthy here!

It is just how we all get through it. For example, I myself also have

complex-partial epilepsy and the medication I have taken for it for

decades totally controls it. BUT if someone telephones me BEFORE

I have taken said medication, I am usually NOT my usual perky self.

This prompts the caller, usually a close friend, to ask, "Have I awakened

you?" To which I reply, "Oh, no! Not at all. I am still asleep!" All

but one of my friends burst into laughter immediately. My friends and

relatives with MS ALWAYS catch on immediately. Must be something

about those plaques!

There ARE reasons why we do get along so very well, guided by

our fearless leader, Sharon, daughter, Challis, and the wonderful

and caring remarks of the members whom we all love and know

so very well.

Just having an "appreciative" moment there, and typing about it

out loud. . .again!

Love to each and every one of you,

n