The Hardest Life Battles

I know many of you have not heard from me in a while. School gets busy, work becomes your home and life becomes hectic. Over the last couple of months, there has been many events that i would have liked to blog about and which I eventually will but just haven't had the time. Last week, I had logged onto Facebook and started to scroll down. I had seen a picture of my mothers cousin with a link attached to it reading "A Love Story - Aggressive MS".

 My mom's cousin is a young man in his forties by the name of Jerry. Jerry has always been a hard working man, working 70 hours every week. I am not very close with him but he always has a huge smile on his face at every family event. He is the type of man that brings great energy and is someone you want to be surrounded by.

Now, i don't want to make this into a guilt trip by any means, I just wanted to share his story. About four or five years ago, Jerry was diagnosed with a horrible disease by the name of Multiple Sclerosis. This is a long-lasting disease that can affect the brain, spinal cord, and the nervous system. Jerry now uses a wheelchair to get around.

When it comes to M.S, it is extremely difficult to get treatment that is able to cure. Jerry is now seeking treatment in Russia in order to help. With his strong wife by his side, he hopes to conquer this terrible disease.

I have had the opportunity to look at the bigger picture in life. It's not about money, or the car you drive or how big your house is. At the end of the day, people do not remember you for those things. Jerry needs to raise $20,000 in order to visit Russia for this treatment. I am not asking for anyone to donate their next paycheck. All I'm asking is to consider giving a few dollars in which any proceeds will help.

Once again, this blog has not been written to pressure anyone by any means. this blog has been written to motivate people to see the bigger picture in life because your life can change in the matter of seconds. 

Thank you all for reading and we all appreciate your support. 

Even if a donation is not possible, take one thing from this; remember to hug the ones you love 

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