Sunshine and Moonlight — A Journey with Multiple Sclerosis

Everyone has Sunshine and Moonlight in their lives. It’s just that my sunshine and moonlight has come in the form of Multiple Sclerosis. So, why the name “Sunshine and Moonlight”? When I was diagnosed, I was amazed by the negative terms that were tossed around –bad days, MS days, remission, relapses, episodes, disease progression. All scary. All negative. I’ve chosen to focus on the positive instead, as I search to find the “new normal” in my life. “Sunshine” (my husband’s nickname for me) — represents my post MS-diagnosis day-to-day life. And, “Moonlight” — represents everything else. I consider myself to be a Patient-Educator, here to help others newly diagnosed and those continuing their battles with M.S. And, this, my friends, brings us to “Sunshine and Moonlight — A Journey with Multiple Sclerosis.” Welcome!

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Doubt Laughter’s Contagious?

May 14, 2008 by kfabrizio

As I’ve mentioned in the past few days, I’ve been really stressed out lately. The kind of stress where you are certain your eyes are bulging out (when they aren’t twitching from fatigue), where you can’t think straight, and where the slightest thing will put you right over the edge. The hubby knew I needed some endorphin help the other day – the kind of endorphins that can only come from amazing laughter.

I’m sharing this here so each of you has this at your fingertips – for just when you need it. This short video proves that laughter is definitely contagious. You have to watch for about a full minute before you’ll understand what I mean. Then, just sit back, and join in the giggles!

Laughter is Contagious!

Posted in Other Inspirations | Tagged M.S., Multiple sclerosis | 3 Comments

3 Responses to “Doubt Laughter’s Contagious?”

on May 14, 2008 at 6:46 am1 Peggy

That video is HYSTERICAL!!!!

I received this joke this morning from a friend and immediately thought about your desire to donate your brain. Enjoy:

Relatives gathered in the waiting room, where their family member lay gravely ill. Finally, the doctor came in looking tired and somber. ‘I’m afraid I’m the bearer of bad news,’ she said as she surveyed the worried faces. ‘The only hope left for your loved one at this time is a brain transplant. It’s an experimental procedure, very risky but it is the only hope. Insurance will cover the procedure, but you will have to pay for the brain yourselves. The family members sat silent as they absorbed the news. After a great
length of time, someone asked, ‘Well, how much does a brain cost?’ The doctor quickly responded, ‘$5,000 for a male brain, and $200 for a female brain.’

The moment turned awkward. Men in the room tried not to smile, avoiding eye contact with the women, but some actua lly smirked. ‘Why is the male brain so much more?’
The doctor smiled at the childish innocence and explained to the entire group, ‘It’s just standard pricing procedure. We have to mark down the price of the female brains, because they’ve actually been used.’
on May 14, 2008 at 8:08 am2 Carol K

HA HA HA, I needed that Kim!
Thank you for sharing…I will pass it on to others in need of some laughter.

Peggy, that brain joke is hilarious!
on May 14, 2008 at 10:48 am3 kfabrizio

Peggy — that joke is priceless!!!