"Congrats, Joni! I know how that feels when you get great news like that from your neurologist! That in it self, is the best gift, to know that just puts not only your mind at ease, but your heart and soul as well! God bless you…"
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Need Volunteering Ideas ~ places to volunteer, etc.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Deb~ Community Manager Apr 28. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I want to do some volunteer work except ~ I've had MS for 29 years and therefore, have no immune system so I cannot do any work around sick people. To date, that is the only venue I've seen for…Continue
I wanted to share my Blessing.... My Story ~
Started this discussion. Last reply by Deb~ Community Manager Apr 18. 14 Replies 1 Like
I was diagnosed with MS in November 1981, right after turning 24 years old. At Duke University Medical Center in Durham, I sat with my mother and mother-in-law and listened as a NeuroSurgeon…Continue
Is "being honest" considered "giving"?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Deb~ Community Manager Mar 10. 16 Replies 1 Like
I went to the pharmacy today to pick up my prescriptions. The cost on them was the same but on the receipt I noticed they had only charged me for 1 of them and not both. I pay at the pharmacy with…Continue
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Karen replied to Joni S.'s discussion I wanted to share my Blessing.... My Story ~"Oh Joni! What wonderful news! I'm smiling just reading about it, but I can't imagine how you must feel. Definitely a blessing."
Redcat replied to Joni S.'s discussion I wanted to share my Blessing.... My Story ~"Amazing, amazing story, god bless you and may he keep you protected."
Joni S. replied to Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder's discussion Great Giveaway: 29 Gifts Starter Kit from me, Cami!"I will be looking for the starter kit in the boutique as well. Thanks so very much..."
Joni S. commented on sparkie's group Clutter Busters"Oh Peggy Sue! Thank you so much for your sweet words. Sounds to me as if you definitely know what you're talking about. The way I see this is it can either make me or break me and I will not allow it to break me! With all I've been thru…"
Joni S. replied to Joni S.'s discussion Need Volunteering Ideas ~ places to volunteer, etc."Hi Jacquelyn! I'm a 52 year old woman who has had MS for 29 years! Fortunately I've been blessed enough that I don't have many issues from MS except so easily getting sick. Isn't that truly blessed?! I hadn't thought about…"
Jacquelyn Claeys replied to Joni S.'s discussion Need Volunteering Ideas ~ places to volunteer, etc."Hi Joni,
I hven't been on the site for awhile - my daughter gets married in 2 weeks, so have been working the "wedding job". Having fun with it, though, trying to stay calm and focused. Ha!
I loved you call for volunteering ideas. I…"
Joni S. replied to Joni S.'s discussion Need Volunteering Ideas ~ places to volunteer, etc."Mary!!!!!
You are just amazing, sweetheart!! I should have known you would be right on top of this! As much as I love animals, I never thought of the humane society. DUH! Thank you SO much for your input on this. You posess a plethora of…"
Mary Johnson replied to Joni S.'s discussion Need Volunteering Ideas ~ places to volunteer, etc."Animal shelters LOVE volunteers - bringing in newspapers, collars, leashes, toys, food, towels, bleach, walking dogs, playing with cats, finding homes, working adoptions at pet stores, etc.
A great place to see what's available in your area is…"
Joni S. posted a discussionNeed Volunteering Ideas ~ places to volunteer, etc.
I want to do some volunteer work except ~ I've had MS for 29 years and therefore, have no immune system so I cannot do any work around sick people. To date, that is the only venue I've seen for volunteering. Could anyone share more ideas for volunteering? I need ideas that will still help others but will not subject me to ones that are sick with contagious sicknesses. I've got quite enough with MS, Fibro, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Chronic Pain, CFS, etc. God, that sounds horrible, doesn't…See More
Joni S. replied to Joni S.'s discussion I wanted to share my Blessing.... My Story ~"I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to get back!
Mary ~ I'm so glad you like my little "would-be mantra"! It is so true ~ I don't just believe in Miracles ~ I depend on them. More times than a couple that has literally…"
Joni S. replied to Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder's discussion Great Giveaway: Personal Medicine Necklace"This is wonderful. I cannot imagine actually wearing this but I have absolute faith that it would heal some health problems that need to be handled with me. It seems the medical field just cannot do much about Fibro and other such dis-eases. I would…"
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I live on Social Security Disability of $814.70 per month and I have very little left over ~ BUT ~ I KNOW there are others MUCH WORSE OFF than I am. I've also had MS for 28 years (and told in November 1981 that "I WOULD be totally confined to a wheelchair within 5 years" and it's been 28 years and I've NEVER spent a day in a wheelchair!! I AM SO BLESSED........and I KNOW IT!! *Ü* I look for "the positive" in life and NOT the negative!
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- Prayers.......
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- Television
- About me:
- 52 year old divorced female. Love Scrapbooking and especially of my 2 Grandsons, ages 1 and 4. Not much to tell about me. I live very simply ~ or I try to!! I need to clear out a LOT of "clutter" and simplify my life.
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- Yes
Comment Wall (16 comments)
- At 5:21am on October 2, 2012,
Deb~ Community Manager said… HAPPY BIRTHDAY~ JONI!
- At 4:11am on October 2, 2012,
Lois55 wwt said… Happy birthday to you!
- At 7:11am on October 2, 2011,
Dawn wwt said…
- At 6:18am on October 2, 2011,
Michele wwt said… Wishing you a wonderful birthday, Joni! :0
- At 6:02am on October 2, 2011, Deb~ Community Manager said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JONI...
- At 5:06am on October 2, 2011, Lois55 wwt said…
Happy birthday to you, I hope it is a special day!
- At 7:01am on October 02, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager gave Joni S. a gift…
- At 6:03am on October 02, 2010, Lois55 wwt gave Joni S. a gift…
- At 2:57pm on September 05, 2010, Adine gave Joni S. a gift…
Hope you're having a blessed holiday weekend! Remember to celebrate unconditional love Monday tomorrow! All the best, Adine :)
- At 7:42am on September 05, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager gave Joni S. a gift…
- I am so happy for you Joni! Your enthusiasm for life is amazing and bless you. Enjoy each day and the gifts it holds for you!
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