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Being Ok with You

YoungWithMS — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:35:39 +0000

I haven’t written on this website in awhile and to be completely honest I don’t have a reason except I just wasn’t ok with me. My Multiple Sclerosis has really been giving me a hard time lately and I have been in and out of the emergency room more than I can count. On November 2 which was this past monday I woke up and was feeling very well. I called my mom and told her I wasn’t feeling well and also my sister and they both said why don’t you just take your medication and rest. So I made my way into the kitchen after stopping by the bathroom first. I went into the kitchen and grabbed a glass for my drink and was on my way to the refridgerator when it happened I fell hitting my head on the dining room table cutting it and I hit the floor and start seizing. I don’t really remember a whole lot after that. The doctor in the ER said they were going to admit me for the nigh for observation but I ended up staying the whole week. The week for me was really rough and emotional. I cried alot. I asked for pain medication even if I was in the tiniest bit of pain just so I could sleep the tears away. I know that right now I am having a hard time and that it will get better but I just wanted to let everyone know how I was doing and that your prayers are definitely needed right now and are much appreciated. Take Care and God Bless

Smiles, Jennifer

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Life’s Blessings

YoungWithMS — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:58:55 +0000

In this fast paced world that we live in we often as human beings don’t take the time to remember and appreciate life’s blessings. I know that I am personally thankful for every moment that I have. I have been truly blessed in my life. I have a wonderful family both at home and at church. I value my friendships alot. When I first found out that I had Multiple Sclerosis I was devastated. But then I prayed to God and asked him for answers and guidance for through all of this. I felt that maybe God was testing me he was seeing if I would let the MS get me down and run my life or will I look at this as a blessing and become an advocate to others and help MS patients and their family finds answers and help them in any way I can. Life is full of blessings wether they be big or small. Life is wonderful and beautiful take the time and enjoy life’s blessings big or small. Take Care and God Bless.

Smiles,

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Learn Something New Everyday

YoungWithMS — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:26:55 +0000

Learning something new is something that I do everyday. I learn something new everyday wheter it be about myself or someone else or even something. I think that everyone should always be open to learning new things. You can learn so much from other people and even about yourself. Sometimes people are not as open to new things or to change as some people are. Change is a beautiful think. It gives people the oppurtunity to revamp themselces and renew their spirits and lives. I am a big advocate of change. Although I never used to be that way. I am learning alot about myself. One of the mostimportant things is that everyone is not out to get me or anything like that. Sometimes I tend to over analyze stuff. I tend to make something out of nothing. I haven’t really been that way in a long time though. In closing I would just like to say that embrace change give into the power of prayer and change. Change is not always a bad things and if it is only you can make it better. Take Care and God Bless. Take Care and God Bless.

Smiles, Jennifer

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National MS Society

YoungWithMS — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:46:33 +0000

Today I wanted to write about the National MS Society. This is a society that helps not only people that have MS but it also helps their families and friends. The National MS Society is a collection of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now- to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. MS stops people from moving. They exist to make sure it doesn’t. They help each person address the challenges of living with MS through our 50-state network of chapters. The Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. They are moving research forward by relentlessly pursuing prevention, treatment and cure. They are moving politicians and legislation to champion the needs of people with MS through activism, advocacy and influence. This society is such a blessing to me and to all others and their families that MS really hits home. I hope that you would get involved in MS Advocacy because it is really important. There are all different kinds of ways that you can become involved. Just visit the National MS Society website follow the prompts. Take Care and God Bless.

Smiles, Jennifer

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MS and Kidneys

YoungWithMS — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:10:04 +0000

The kidney’s job is to process nearly 48 gallons of blood every day. They filter, cleanse, rid the body of toxic wastes and reabsorb nutrients and water. What they cannot use they excrete in the 1 - 2 litres of urine produced every day. The Chinese call the kidneys ‘the master organ’. The kidneys also filter and re-absorb phosphate and calcium from foods, promote strong bones and help secrete a hormone called erythropoietin which acts on bone marrow stem cells stimulating red blood cell production, renin, kinins, and prostaglandins. They also play an important part in controlling blood pressure and manufacturing the active form of vitamin D – cholecalciferol (or calcitriol) or 1,25 dihydroxy. Detoxification takes place in the liver and kidneys. To help alleviate MS symptoms, it is vital that your body detoxifies properly. The problem is that inadequate drainage of toxins through the liver and kidneys can cause a build up of toxicity which in turn can cause extensive free-radical damage, poorer cell function, and disrupted energy production by the mitochondria in the cells. This leads to build up of lactic acid and more toxicity and you may then start experiencing symptoms of fatigue, pain, sickness, poor memory, brain fog, tingling/numbness and balance problems. Also, the brain gets damaged by toxins and free radicals because not enough oxygen can get to the brain. Hormone problems also develop due to injury caused to the hypothalamus. This can also cause temperature and hormone levels to become disrupted. There may also be things like mood swings and PMS. I wanted to write about the kidneys today because I went to the Doctor yesterday and she said she is sending me to a specialist because she is 99.9% positive that the MS is destroying my kidneys. So I ask for your prayers and well wishes. Take Care and God Bless.

Smiles, Jennifer

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Healthy Living with Multiple Sclerosis

YoungWithMS — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:14:15 +0000

Wellness is a dynamic state of physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well-ebing that can be achieved in the presence of a chronic illness or disability. For a person living with MS, the road to wellness involves more than treatment of the diseases. Equall important are health promotion and prevention strategies, satisfying personal relationships, a strong support network, fulfilling work and leisure activities, a meaningful place in the community, and adequate attention to one’s inner self. Family members and caregivers also need to pay attention to their own health and well-being. In Order to offer the best possible care and support to someone else, it is important to make sure that one’s own needs are being addressed. Exercise is a key component of your overall healthcare strategy, but that doesn’t mean you need to be a super athlete to enjoy the benefits. Studies show that moderate aerobic exercise improves cardiac health, stamina, and mood, and helps manage symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and bladder and bowel difficulties. Stretching exercises–whether done on your own or with a helper–can relieve stiffness and improve your flexibility and mobility. Learn more about good ways to yourself moving–and have fun while you’re doing it. While no diet can cure or prevent MS, a balanced, low-fat, high fiber diet promotes healthy bowel function and helps you be in the best possible shape to deal with whatever challenges MS brings your way. Get the facts about nutrition and MS- including the role of vitamins, minerals, and herbs and find some hints for keeping your weight where you’d like it to be. Take Care and God Bless.

Smiles, Jennifer

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Boldness in Prayer

YoungWithMS — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:05:56 +0000

One of the greatest qualities necessary to get your prayers answered is “boldness”. Hebrews 4:16 affirms this: “Let us therefore draw near with boldness unto the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace to help (us) in time of need” (Heb 4:16, ASV). Even Abraham was quite bold in talking with God, “Now that I have been so bold as to speak to the Lord, though I am nothing bust dust and ashes.” (Gen 18:27). You do not have to be arrogant to be bold: you can still be humble while at the same time be bold. Unfortunately some people associate boldness with being “brazen” or “forward” or “presumptuous”. Boldness is not the same as these qualities. To be brazen is to be proud to flaunt one’s sin, such as a prostitute very proud of what she does and doesn’t mind telling people. To be forward is to think you and your needs are more important than other people and their needs. And to be presumptuous is to be overconfident and act beyond God’s Word or one’s level of faith, such as someone borrowing more money than they should so God is forced to take care of their needs. None of these things are boldness. Jesus explains the characteristic of boldness regarding prayer. Jesus taught the necessity of boldness if we are to see results from our prayers. He said there was a friend who needed some food for some guests who arrived late, so he came to his friend at midnight and began to knock on the door. Jesus said, “Though he will not get up and give him bread because he is his friend yet because of the man’s boldness he will get up and give him as much as he needs” (Luke 11:8). Boldness is essential in getting answers to prayers. Today some people use “debit cards.” This means they have to have the money in the account before they can use the cards. The debit cards act more like checks, where you must have the money before you can use it. I think many treat righteousness more like “debit cards.” They consider how they are presently living-if they are doing good works-then they feel they are righteous and so they pray boldly. If they have failed recently, then they feel like they are not righteous until they can make up for their bad deeds by doing good deeds. Does this sound like you? Faith is not “debited” from your account of righteousness but it is “credited” to your account. You do not have to have enough good deeds presently to be righteous. Quit using your faith as a debit card and see it more as a credit card. You don’t have to have enough good deeds in your life to see yourself as righteous. You can tap into the credit. You know one day that you will be like the Lord, so instead of waiting for that day, tap into your credit now and claim all the benefits that would be yours if you were just like the Lord. How bold would you be if you lived just the way Christ lived? Ah, you would be very bold. Well, you can be bold today by using your faith a credit card and use the credit that is in your account in heaven to receive the blessings. Until next time, Take Care and God Bless.

Smiles, Jennifer

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Being Home!

YoungWithMS — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:07:05 +0000

Well I have been home since saturday evening and honestly although I have really missed being home and seeing my family. I am really missing camp. I had such a wonderful time at camp this summer. It was the most amazing experience. The people were amazing and the kids were just so full of life and love for the lord it was awesome. I mean you could really feel his presence every single day. No matter if you were swimming in the pool or taking a creek hike or worshiping by the pond. You felt Jesus everywhere. Doing mission work or work to help others is so rewarding. When you do things to help others and better mankind it is such an awesome feeling. Being SELFLESS not SELFISH is how everyone should be. I learned alot at camp this summer. There are people from all different walks of life at camp but we are all there for one reason and thats for the glory of god. Our maker should be praised daily. Take Care and God Bless.

Smiles, Jennifer

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Alternative and Complementary Therapies

YoungWithMS — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:05:09 +0000

The term alternative therapy, in general, is used to descrive any medical treatment or intervention that has not been scientifically documented or identified as safe or effective for a specific condition. Alternative therapy encompasses a variety of disciplines that range from diet and exercise to mental conditioneing to lifestyle changes. Examples include acupuncture, yoga, aromatherapy, relaxation, herbal remedies, and massage. Complementary therapies are alternative therapies used in addition to traditional treatments. For example, you may have weekly massages to complement your drug treatment. There are alot of different treatments out there that can help. The key is really to just keep a positive attitude and maintain a proper diet and just smile and know that the Lord loves you no matter what. Take Care and God Bless.

Smiles, Jennifer

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Camp Update

YoungWithMS — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:12:16 +0000

Hey everyone sorry that I haven’t written in awhile. I have been really busy with camp. Everything here is going super and the weather is beautiful. I definitely miss my family but I am up here doing God’s work so that makes all the difference. We have gotten to do so many really neat things with the little campers. They are so excited when they get here on sundays. There are alot of activities for them to choose from. Well their counselor to choose from. I am the camp nurse and the week went really well. No major injuries or anything. We had one child bust his head but it didn’t require a stitch so that was good. Hope that all is well with everyone. I will write again soon. Take Care and God Bless.

Smiles, Jennifer

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