black friday

Today was Black Friday, day after Thanksgiving with lots of sales in stores.  I find that this day is not a day I want to be out and about.  It is a very sad state of affairs when this becomes a highlight of Christmas.  People now are missing the whole point of the celebration of Christ's birth.  It shows in the materialism, but it shows so much more in the way people treat each other.  Where is the kindness to one another?  It becomes about battling over this years latest gadget.  I don't understand.  It is obscene how much people have and still want for more.  It makes me feel sad that there are people struggling for the simple necessities in life.  There was a box for donations to the local rescue mission near one of the stores.  The sign on it was for new or gently used clothes, toiletries, and blankets.  There must have been a thousand people in the mall, I looked in the box and it was empty.  I tried to teach my teenage daughter a lesson on giving unto others.  We bought some items and placed them in that box.  I reminded her that we are blessed with what we have, it is our duty to help others.  It is also important that we do so without boasting or expecting anything in return.  As a matter of fact, my heart fills with the love of Christ when I give what I can, that in itself is wonderful. What I am posting is not for acknowledgement but to encourage others to give what they can.  It doesn't have to be material things, we can give of ourselves.  
What does this post have to do with MS you are probably asking yourself.  I am not sure, other than I am grateful for what I have.  My needs are all taken care of by Christ the Lord, my family and my friends.  I don't need anything more than the basics.  I walked so well today, for that I am grateful.  


35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.' 37 "Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' 40 "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.  Matthew 25:35-40

Cane not candy,

Okay, I knew that there were walkers with seats, but my wonderful hubby found a cane with a seat.  It's not really functional for everyday use, but when we go out it comes handy.  It's a little on the heavy side, I need to figure out how to make it not slippery on the bottom.  There is no grip.  Tennis ball maybe?????  It is nice though when we walk a lot, I no longer have to search for a bench or a seat, I have one with me already.
Today I walked a lot, I wasn't even that tired.  Granted I did take an hour and half nap after, but that is neither here no there.  It was great.  I really enjoy walking, I pray that this is the worse I'll ever get.  I can walk better and better every day.  If it wasn't for that darn balance problem, I probably could even do it without a cane.  
My next challenge are those daunting, horrifying, awesome step up from the curbs.......It's like I have to think ready, set, go and propel myself up the curb.  But so far I have defeated that dastardly curb, I refuse to let it concur me.  
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