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Joni S.
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Need Volunteering Ideas ~ places to volunteer, etc.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Joni S. Sep 6, 2010. 5 Replies

I want to do some volunteer work except ~ I've had MS for 29 years and therefore, have no immune system so I cannot do any work around sick people.  To date, that is the only venue I've seen for…Continue

I wanted to share my Blessing.... My Story ~

Started this discussion. Last reply by tania Nov 10, 2011. 14 Replies

I was diagnosed with MS in November 1981, right after turning 24 years old.  At Duke University Medical Center in Durham, I sat with my mother and mother-in-law and listened as a NeuroSurgeon…Continue

Is "being honest" considered "giving"?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Deb~ Community Manager Dec 16, 2011. 16 Replies

I went to the pharmacy today to pick up my prescriptions.  The cost on them was the same but on the receipt I noticed they had only charged me for 1 of them and not both.  I pay at the pharmacy with…Continue

 

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Shannon replied to Joni S.'s discussion 'I wanted to share my Blessing.... My Story ~'
Congrats, Joni!  I know how that feels when you get great news like that from your neurologist!  That in it self, is the best gift, to know that just puts not only your mind at ease, but your heart and soul as well!  God bless you…
Feb 11, 2011
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Karen replied to Joni S.'s discussion 'I wanted to share my Blessing.... My Story ~'
Oh Joni!  What wonderful news!  I'm smiling just reading about it, but I can't imagine how you must feel.  Definitely a blessing.
Jan 21, 2011
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Redcat replied to Joni S.'s discussion 'I wanted to share my Blessing.... My Story ~'
Amazing, amazing story, god bless you and may he keep you protected.
Jan 17, 2011
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Joni S. replied to Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder's discussion 'Great Giveaway: 29 Gifts Starter Kit from me, Cami!'
I will be looking for the starter kit in the boutique as well. Thanks so very much...
Oct 23, 2010
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Joni S. received a gift from Deb~ Community Manager Oct 2, 2010
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Joni S. received a gift from Lois55 wwt Oct 2, 2010
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Joni S. commented on sparkie's group 'Clutter Busters'
Oh Peggy Sue! Thank you so much for your sweet words. Sounds to me as if you definitely know what you're talking about. The way I see this is it can either make me or break me and I will not allow it to break me! With all I've been thru…
Sep 13, 2010
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Joni S. replied to Joni S.'s discussion 'Need Volunteering Ideas ~ places to volunteer, etc.'
Hi Jacquelyn! I'm a 52 year old woman who has had MS for 29 years! Fortunately I've been blessed enough that I don't have many issues from MS except so easily getting sick. Isn't that truly blessed?! I hadn't thought about…
Sep 6, 2010
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Joni S. commented on Malinda's group 'Autoimmune Related Diseases'
Thank you for the welcome, Mary! I thought it might be ok for me to join since I've lived quite a life with MS for almost 30 years! What a life it's been too! It's been quite a blessed one though...
Sep 6, 2010
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Joni S. received a gift from Adine Sep 5, 2010
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Jacquelyn Claeys replied to Joni S.'s discussion 'Need Volunteering Ideas ~ places to volunteer, etc.'
Hi Joni, I hven't been on the site for awhile - my daughter gets married in 2 weeks, so have been working the "wedding job". Having fun with it, though, trying to stay calm and focused. Ha! I loved you call for volunteering ideas. I…
Sep 5, 2010
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Carylina replied to Joni S.'s discussion 'Need Volunteering Ideas ~ places to volunteer, etc.'
Glad you're thinking of volunteering. Some places have the option of you doing computer work from home. Could you be at a shelter and walk some dogs??? What about companies like Green Peace, Habitat for Humanity etc or small local…
Sep 5, 2010
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Joni S. replied to Joni S.'s discussion 'Need Volunteering Ideas ~ places to volunteer, etc.'
Mary!!!!! You are just amazing, sweetheart!! I should have known you would be right on top of this! As much as I love animals, I never thought of the humane society. DUH! Thank you SO much for your input on this. You posess a plethora of…
Sep 5, 2010
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Mary Johnson replied to Joni S.'s discussion 'Need Volunteering Ideas ~ places to volunteer, etc.'
Animal shelters LOVE volunteers - bringing in newspapers, collars, leashes, toys, food, towels, bleach, walking dogs, playing with cats, finding homes, working adoptions at pet stores, etc. A great place to see what's available in your area is…
Sep 5, 2010
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Need Volunteering Ideas ~ places to volunteer, etc.

I want to do some volunteer work except ~ I've had MS for 29 years and therefore, have no immune system so I cannot do any work around sick people.  To date, that is the only venue I've seen for volunteering.  Could anyone share more ideas for volunteering?  I need ideas that will still help others but will not subject me to ones that are sick with contagious sicknesses.  I've got quite enough with MS, Fibro, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Chronic Pain, CFS, etc.  God, that sounds horrible, doesn't…See More
Discussion posted by Joni S. Sep 5, 2010
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Why I'm choosing to give:
I live on Social Security Disability of $814.70 per month and I have very little left over ~ BUT ~ I KNOW there are others MUCH WORSE OFF than I am. I've also had MS for 28 years (and told in November 1981 that "I WOULD be totally confined to a wheelchair within 5 years" and it's been 28 years and I've NEVER spent a day in a wheelchair!! I AM SO BLESSED........and I KNOW IT!! *Ü* I look for "the positive" in life and NOT the negative!
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About me:
52 year old divorced female. Love Scrapbooking and especially of my 2 Grandsons, ages 1 and 4. Not much to tell about me. I live very simply ~ or I try to!! I need to clear out a LOT of "clutter" and simplify my life.
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At 7:11am on October 2, 2011, Dawn wwtDawn wwt said…
At 6:18am on October 2, 2011, Michele wwtMichele wwt said…

Wishing you a wonderful birthday, Joni!  :0

At 6:02am on October 2, 2011, Deb~ Community ManagerDeb~ Community Manager said…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JONI...

At 5:06am on October 2, 2011, Lois55 wwtLois55 wwt said…

Happy birthday to you, I hope it is a special day!

At 12:48am on October 2, 2011, CarylinaCarylina said…


At 10:13am on October 2, 2010, CarylinaCarylina said…
At 7:01am on October 02, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager gave Joni S. a giftDeb~ Community Manager
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU JONI!
At 6:03am on October 02, 2010, Lois55 wwt gave Joni S. a giftLois55 wwt
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
At 2:57pm on September 05, 2010, Adine gave Joni S. a giftAdine
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Hope you're having a blessed holiday weekend! Remember to celebrate unconditional love Monday tomorrow! All the best, Adine :)
At 7:42am on September 05, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager gave Joni S. a giftDeb~ Community Manager
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I am so happy for you Joni! Your enthusiasm for life is amazing and bless you. Enjoy each day and the gifts it holds for you!
 
 
 

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