Bags of Hope: Spreading Thanksgiving Joy at Calvary Church

Bags of Hope: Spreading Thanksgiving Joy at Calvary Church

This weekend marked our second annual Bags of Hope event at Calvary Church in New Jersey, where we came together as a community to prepare, pack, and distribute complete Thanksgiving meals for families in need. It was an incredible effort, uniting volunteers to ensure that hundreds of families could celebrate the holiday with a warm,…

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Gliding Through Life with Cadense Sneakers: A Game-Changer for Drop Foot

Got it! Here’s the revised version with the correct “crap gap” term and a smoother mention of the affiliate link at the end. Gliding Through Life with Cadense Sneakers: A Game-Changer for Drop Foot Living with MS means navigating challenges that most people never have to think about—like simply walking across a gym floor. For…

Finding Focus: My Next Phase as an Author

Finding Focus: My Next Phase as an Author

Over the past year, I’ve been immersed in creating coloring books and journals, a journey that began with my gratitude journal. This project incorporated inspirational quotes from famous figures, and I was amazed at how tools like AI could generate and customize affirmations based on my needs. Using Canva, I seamlessly integrated these into journals,…

How Mindfulness and Creativity Empower Me to Live Fully with Multiple Sclerosis

How Mindfulness and Creativity Empower Me to Live Fully with Multiple Sclerosis

Every morning, I begin my day with mindfulness meditation and a deep sense of gratitude. Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) has taught me that my mindset shapes my experience, and how I start my day matters. Using the Insight Timer app, I focus on appreciating what I have, the obstacles I’ve overcome, and even the…

My proud creation from MS Can’t Stop Me coloring book

MS Can’t Stop Me: Today’s Proud Creation

I recently completed a page from my coloring book, MS Can’t Stop Me: An Inspirational Coloring Book for Relaxation and Stress Relief for People with Multiple Sclerosis, and I couldn’t be prouder of how it turned out. It’s not just about the colors or the design—it’s the meaning behind it. This page, like every one…

Top 3 Books to Transform Your Life with Gratitude and Happiness
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Top 3 Books to Transform Your Life with Gratitude and Happiness

Happiness is a choice. It might not always feel that way, especially when life throws challenges your way, but it’s in those moments that gratitude and intention can make all the difference. Over the years, I’ve learned that happiness isn’t about external achievements or circumstances—it starts in your mind. That’s why cultivating a mindset of…

Fear, Falling, and Finding Strength: Living with MS

Fear, Falling, and Finding Strength: Living with MS

Facing Fear with Resilience: My Journey of Navigating MS Fears In life, fear is a universal experience that we all face in different ways. Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) brings its own unique set of fears, shaping how I approach each day. One of the biggest fears for me is falling. This fear isn’t just…

Cadense Sneakers: Bringing Hope to My MS Journey, One Step at a Time

Over the years, I’ve tried just about everything to help with my drop foot and weak muscles, from electronic devices for my hamstring to knee braces and AFOs. I’d invested in countless gadgets, all hoping for that breakthrough that would make walking easier. It’s almost funny to think that after all those complex solutions, the…

Falling with Grace: A Night to Remember and a Lesson in Strength

Falling with Grace: A Night to Remember and a Lesson in Strength

Last night was definitely one to remember. My family and I went to celebrate our anniversary at Fogo de Chão, which just opened in town. It’s one of those new restaurants everyone’s been talking about, so we figured it was the perfect spot for a nice evening out. I don’t go to restaurants often, so…