Every day is an opportunity for something new or better than the day before. The problem is never knowing if my body will cooperate with the plans I have in my mind. Making plans is good as it gives me a goal to strive for, as long as I accept that those plans might change throughout the day.

Yesterday I had yet another MRI with and without contrast, this time of my lower spine for a better view of what is going on in there. For those of you who have never had an MRI, contrast is an infusion of chemical which enhances the damaged areas viewed by the doctor. Normally, an MRI with contrast always takes about an hour to complete. I was surprised when this one only took half an hour. The shorter the time in the tunnel the better. So this was a happy change of plans. It was still a four hour process, driving to the hospital, check in, preparing for the test, the actual test, check in at the neurologist to make sure the Baclofen pump turned back on, and then finally the drive home. 

I was planning to visit with my daughter afterwards, but by the time I returned home she needed to head home herself. Another change of plans. 

I am thankful that my day was ruled by time constraints rather than MS symptoms.