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My donation this week is to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. My sister was recently diagnosed with MS, and I’ve really admired her strength as she has adjusted and accepted the diagnosis. Despite painful shots and uncomfortable side effects, she has been remarkably strong and positive. She and her husband have even decided they’re not going to worry about side effects any more… they’re gonna stop putting it off and go on that cruise for her birthday! I’m very proud of my sister, and I hope any contribution I make can help medical research on treatments for MS.

Billy and I attended the Oklahoma Geocaching Spring Fling this weekend… and we had an amazing time. It was held in Red Rock Canyon State Park (Hinton, Oklahoma). Despite the park’s name, we somehow didn’t expect all the climbing—up the canyon and down the canyon—that we’d be doing. We were exhausted. That’s what made Boy Scout Troop 84’s service extra-special. They prepared and served this weekend’s food for the whole group. We gave them a little extra donation because they did a wonderful job. I suspect I’ll keep either that specific group or the United Way in general in mind for a future week’s donation as well.