Todos conocemos esa sensación. Mira el teléfono móvil y ahí está: ese pequeño ícono rojo de la batería que le avisa que la batería se está agotando. Sabe que tiene que recargar el móvil, pero aún le quedan sitios a los que necesita ir, cosas que necesita hacer y mensajes que responder. Así que sigue adelante y espera que la batería aguante solo un poco más. Nuestra energía puede funcionar de manera muy similar.
Continue readingWe all know the feeling. You look at your phone and there it is: that little red battery icon letting you know you are running low. You know you need to recharge, but you still have places to go, things to do, and messages to answer. So, you keep going and hope the battery lasts just a little longer. Our energy can work much the same way.
Continue readingMSAA features the work of many talented artists affected by multiple sclerosis as part of our annual MSAA Art Showcase. Each month we share these artists’ inspiring stories and beautiful artwork with you as our Artist of the Month. This month, we celebrate Ramona McCracken as October’s Artist of the Month. Ramona is from Fort Collins, CO.
Continue readingBy Monica Proctor Wilson
Dear MS,
I began gardening five years ago, growing vegetables and fruits. Gardening is harder than I expected, but there is something about it that reminds me of who I am and how I got here. My roots formed long before you (MS), entered my life.
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Each October, my family gathers to honor the traditions that connect our past, present, and future. Relatives travel from near and far to share stories, learn about those who came before us, create new memories, and help younger generations understand the history that shaped them. More than a reunion, this gathering is a celebration of heritage, belonging, and the bonds that hold us together.
By Stacie Prada
To quote the band Talking Heads from the song Once in a Lifetime, “How did I get here?”
And why does it matter?
For my ancestors who died before I was born, I contributed absolutely nothing to what they did or who they were. I try not to take any unearned pride in their efforts. I have no idea if we would have even liked each other.
Still, I marvel at the many hardships they endured that brought my family to the United States and led me to be here.
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When we hear the word “roots,” we tend to gravitate toward where we came from. We think about our parents and grandparents, our hometowns, traditions, and family stories.
But maybe our roots are more than these.
Continue readingIn today’s fast-paced world, where many people are caught up in the demands of modern life, it can be easy to lose touch with one’s heritage. It is important to honor the traditions of those who came before you and appreciate the diversity of those around you.
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There is nothing quite like the smell of sweet apples and warm cinnamon baking on a crisp autumn day. This quick bread is incredibly moist, loaded with juicy chunks of fresh apples, and a layer of cinnamon sugar right through the center. Best of all, you don’t need a stand mixer, and you don’t need to wait for yeast to rise. It’s a simple stir-and-bake quick bread recipe.
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Nuestras raíces pueden influir en nuestra vida sin que nos demos cuenta.Como estadounidense con raíces mexicanas, mi cultura forma parte de muchos aspectos de quién soy. Se refleja en las tradiciones que he aprendido de mi familia, el idioma que escuché al crecer, los alimentos que compartimos y los valores que continúan guiándome. Mi cultura y mi historia familiar hacen que mis raíces sean una parte muy especial de mi vida.
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