My dear Brother,

How very sad, Brother and Sister, about you daughter Sarah.  Had I known about her condition sooner, I would have shared my own experiences with this horrendous malady. 

I was diagnosed by my Internist at our winter home in Naples , Florida at the time, and confirmed by MRI, so MS and I are well acquainted.  I was diagnosed in 1962, and have so far survived many setbacks and rallies.  As I'm sure you know, there is a psychological component to MS, and antidepressants have helped me cope at times.  I am currently in remission and have been for quite a while now.  My internist tells me that, generally, MS  seems to affect women worst than men.  I feel quite well at present and in not too many months I shall turn 90!  So God and really good physicians have allowed me to live a positive and rewarding life. 

Keep up your spirits and know that God and your many friends are sending you and  Sarah love and encouragement.

With love and prayers,

Matthias