I am usually a positive person, so my friends and co-workers say. Laying in bed this morning with stiff legs, thinking of tomorrow when my two children will wake up early (they promised they would let me sleep until 7:30, since they know the holiday will be brighter for all of us if they do), then heading to Denver to spend time with the in-laws that I haven't seen since my diagnosis, I began to think less than positively.

I won't lie. I am a very blessed person despite this disease. I was lucky enough to witness Santa talking to my kindergarteners about what they wanted for Christmas yesterday. I was fortunate to sing my heart out at the All-School Christmas sing, which has been banned in big city schools. I belted out my three favorite tunes. "O Come All Ye Faithful", "Silent Night" and "Joy to the World", all in a public school gymnasium. I also held my smallest little student on my lap, while she snoozed alongside of two others, who laid their heads on my knees. I think my legs fell completely asleep for three minutes.

I began to think about things in 3's. There were supposedly 3 wisemen who brought gifts to baby Jesus, although it has been revealed that nobody really knows. There are three people that I have the privilege of sharing my life with under our roof: my caregiver husband and two teenagers who are so sweet and helpful (sometimes:) I have been on 3 different MS therapies since my diagnosis in August of 2007. I am not planning on trying the other two that are out there, but who knows with this disease? Never say never.

I have three important meds that I take daily with my injections. I also have three loads of laundry to tackle today, but maybe I will get a nap in between cycles, or just recruit some help from the three aforementioned elves that I live with. I loosened up my thighs by vacuuming three rooms before stopping.

I encourage you this season to think of life positively in 3's. Three pieces of fudge, three quick stretches so you can move better today. Three things you can do for yourself, and three things you can do for others. And remember, MS is only two letters. "I Can't" is only two words, and 40 is only two numbers that happen to be my age. I choose to not focus on those 2's.

I wish all of my fellow MS'rs a "Very Merry Christmas" (three words) and a "Happy New Year" (Also three words." Oh, and "Never Give Up." I'd better quit....