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Everything is going to be okay, maybe not today but eventually.

Empowered Living

Last night was an amazing night at our Empowered Living group meeting. Thanks to Jacki Quirrin for donating the food and making cookies that everyone loved! Thanks again to FVSRA for donating the room for us to use for the night. The topic for last night's meeting was being financially prepared and talk about all that has to do with money. Thanks to Karie Hill, Financial Freedom Coach, I know I feel better and am excited about good changes to come. I feel everyone in the group did as well. She really hit the points that concerns those living with a disease. I thank Karie for donating her time to talk with us. I want to tell all those in the group, that you are all amazing people and I am so blessed to have be able to get to know all of you. 


For more information about Karie Hill and her awesomeness, visit her website www.kariehill.com

Statement Worth Repeating

While reading this blog, this statement struck me and had to share it.

"I explained that the difference in being sick and being healthy is having to make choices or to consciously think about things when the rest of the world doesn’t have to. The healthy have the luxury of a life without choices, a gift most people take for granted."

-by Christine Miserandino at www.butyoudontlooksick.com

This is such a true statement for all of those fighting any disease. Kind of puts what we go through into perspective, I think. Keep on fighting everyone!!!!

My Treatment

So here is what I do each month for about 2-2 1/2 hours. It is typically done in the top of my hand but today my vein did not want to work and had to go on the forearm. My treatment of Tysaburi is pumped through the iv. I sit in a recliner with book and/or computer in hand and a way the time goes! Today, thanks to Abby Gargo, I read gossip magazine Us Weekly. Such a treat! Mary is the nurse who administers the treatment and she is a wonderful lady. She is fun to chat with and is really concerned about each patient who comes in.  Before she put the iv in, you have to read a book about the treatment. The good and the bad, the up's and the down's of what the medicine can and can not do. Mary asks you a series of questions based on your health the past month and then it is game on. Time to fight this MS! Until next month...and it is amazing how fast the months go!

MS Award

Aahh! Last night was the TREMENDOUS 200 Event at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. The event was to celebrate the top 200 MS WALK teams! And Marci's Stampede was one of them! Better yet...Marci's Stampede is #11 out of 200 in the state of Illinois!!!!!!! How cool is that!! Thanks to all of you for your support, this was possible! I received this award for Fundraising Excellence! Wahoo!! I was so shocked when she called my name! So exciting! I want to thank my parents for all the hard work they do that makes this all possible. They deserves an award! It was a fun night seeing the difference people are making with the MS WALK. Last year, 3.6 million was raised to fight MS. Amazing!!! People are truly great out there! So this kicked off our fundraising efforts and keep posted for fundraising events to come this year. Thanks again for making this award possible by your donations and support! Hugs!!!

Correction

Okay, this was a funny one. On the post about the yummy ham sandwiches I did a typo. I should say 1-2 slices of cheese and 3-4 slices of ham. Somehow I said to have 102 slices of cheese and 304 slices of ham. Well that would be a record for the biggest/smallest sandwich ahaha! Sorry bout that!

My 12 Wishes for 2012 for You

Here is my 12 wishes for 2012 for all of you!

1. Tell those who you love, " I love you."
2. Do things now that you have always wanted to do, there is no time like the now.
3. Set goals for yourself but know that it is okay if they don't get done or are not perfect.
4. Eat a well balanced diet. Your body will thank you for it.
5. Get rid of the pop!
6.Say thank you each day you wake up.
7.Exercise, even if it's only 20  minutes a day, get moving!
8.Let people know how much you care about them and what they mean to you.
9. Don't judge others or compare yourself to others. Never ends well.
10. Be you and be happy with the amazing person you are.
11. Pray.
12. Do things your heart tells you to do. It always knows best.

Recipe

Okay this recipe is probably not the healthiest but it is sooo good! Perfect appetizer for any event that everyone will love.


1-2 pkgs. of hawaiian rolls
1/2 cup melted butter
1 tsp. worstershire sauce( however you spell that stuff)
1 tsp. dry mustard
1-2 tsp minced onion
1 tblsp. poppy seeds
Deli Ham
Swiss cheese
Mayo


Prepare each roll with 203 slices of ham and 102 squares of cheese and spread mayo on bread.
Mix all other ingredients together and brush on to tops of rolls. Pour remaining ingredients all over rolls.


Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes and enjoy!!

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"...the bigger the purpose we signed up for in life, the bigger and harder the falls we encounter will be."- Dr. Wayne Dyer