The gift of perspective
Some events in life force us to make decisions. MS made me think about what I wanted to accomplish in life.
At the top of my list was having kids. With the unpredictability of MS, I decided sooner was better than later to have them. Now that we have kids, it's impossible to imagine life without them.
I think something like MS gives people a unique perspective. Certainly, it's easier to appreciate each day. It forces people to recognize how fragile life can be. And, since it often affects very young adults, that is something they probably have never faced.
MS has made me grateful. Grateful that things are going well and that I'm able to do anything I could before the MS. Grateful that there are a lot of people dedicating their lives to helping those with MS. Grateful that I've been given a little better perspective than I would have without MS.