The Ultimate Birthday Gift

November 6, 2016 9 Comments

Category: Personal
Tags: Birthday, MRI Update, multiple sclerosis, tysabri

Today marks my 31st birthday. While there certainly isn’t anything particularly special about this birthday, I am lucky enough to have been gifted the best news…

After 18 months of craziness post MS diagnosis including 5 MRIs – all with unfavorable results – I was finally told this week that my MRI was stable and the disease was under control. My new medication, Tysabri, is working.

Tears instantly came down my face as I was told the news. I was so happy.

I dreaded seeing my doctor’s name pop up as an incoming call because you never know what news he will share. But, the relief I felt was unexplainable as I listened while taking my daughter and dog out for our morning walk.

30 was a year of change and acceptance. I became a mom, quit my job and started a new, very different type of life. I often question what’s next for my career but reminders like this make me take a step back and think about what’s truly important in my life. It reminds me to enjoy the every pleasures that are gifted with stable health.

Its been a wonderful birthday weekend on top of it all. I had a special dinner with Bill, celebrated with some friends and woke up to the best cards from my babes. Looking forward to a day with my family… I couldn’t feel more blessed. Thank you for all the birthday wishes.


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9 thoughts on “The Ultimate Birthday Gift

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    Nancy Kreiter

    Happy HEALTHY birthday Angie Rose. Tears of joy, celebration, relief and gratitude for your news being shed on this end.
    xx Nancy and Rick

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      wellandstrongwithms

      🙂 Thanks so much, Nancy! I appreciate it so much.

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    Sharon McGowan

    Happy birthday, Angie Rose. What wonderful news! Wishing you a happy and healthy year ahead.

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      wellandstrongwithms

      Thanks, Sharon! 🙂 Great news indeed. Wishing you and Jim a healthy year ahead too. Hope he’s doing better!! Thinking of you guys.

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    Anonymous

    Happy Birthday, Angie! What wonderful news! May you life with filled with wonderful memories with Bill and Chloé❤️

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    Anonymous

    Enjoy the day and may the year continue to bring you more blessings. ❤❤❤🎂🎂

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      wellandstrongwithms

      Thank you very much! 🙂

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    Anonymous

    With your loving family,A adoring husband,and your precious baby girl,things can only keep getting better for you.HAPPY bIRTHDAY.

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      wellandstrongwithms

      Gerry, thanks so much for your kind wishes and words! Wishing you all the best. Hope to see you soon!

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