"When life hands you lemons, make lemonade." It is a statement that I try to remember when things are particularly difficult or frustrating. This past month has been incredibly difficult for one of my honorees and I can't help but think her pitcher of lemonade must be quite bitter at this point. Some days and weeks make it much harder to look on the bright side of things and test our faith on all levels.
My cousin has been fighting MS her entire life - first as she watched her father battle, and ultimately lose to, the disease. She was then diagnosed with MS herself and although medicines are much better than when my uncle was first diagnosed, there is still no cure. Now in February, she and her husband buried their youngest son. It feels like a lot of lemons for one life, one pitcher.
As I renew my training with a passion this weekend, I remind myself that working many hours of overtime and being tired at the end of a day/week are tiny excuses compared to the struggle of others. I am more committed than ever to do my part to find a cure for this disease. While I can't take away my cousin's lemons, perhaps I can add a cup of sugar to the mix. Help me by donating to this important cause and let's find a cure, together!
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