laura pearson: now i don't take anything for granted. not friendships. not family. you know, not every day. and that probably is the biggest change. you know, before, you're coasting along, and life gives what it gives to you, and now i seek things out. you know, i pull my family together, try to, every week, have dinner at my house. you know, that kind of thing. i make more of an effort with my friends and with my family than i had because my life was busy, you know? and i liked it that way. that was fine. and i like it this way. it's better. what do you think? okay, let's do that. where do you want to go? "the human condition" is a 26-part series about health and wellness. for more information on this program, and accompanying materials, call: or, visit us online at: [♪...] >> female announcer: some dreams are universal... dreams that inspire us. multiple sclerosis is a devastating disease that changes lives forever. the national ms society does more for people with ms than any organization in the world... but we can't do it alone. to get involved, visit us online