Hello friends --Happy end of summer! WHAT?!?! Well - I always think the Labor Day Weekend signifies the end of summer, right? Kids go back to school and the weather starts to turn a bit cooler. I LOVE it. Fall is my favorite time of year. The heat and humidity of a southern Virginia summer are awful. And I look forward to turning off the air conditioning. How about you? Are you happy or sad to see summer go? Please hit reply and let me know - and let me know how you're doing - and if there's anything I can do to help you.So - let's get to it then:1. I JUST hit publish on this baby. I wrote it in response to my husband getting private short term disability insurance because - what if something happens to him and he can't work?? Well - what the hell happens if something happens to me (hello, MS??) and I can't work? We can't get short term disability - yet another gift of MS. I'm looking for ideas on how YOU handle it. Check it out and please leave your comments in the comment section on the blog right here: Disability Insurance - And Our Inability to Get It2.  More and more it seems they're finding that disease originates in the gut. Hmmmm. Gut Microbiome3.  Hey friends. I have a BIG FAVOR to ask of you. I'm working on the 50th episode of the FUMS Podcast Show!! I want to make it something special so I thought I'd add YOUR voice to it! PLEASE record a message (via voice memo on your phone) talking about anything FUMS - your favorite pod episode, favorite blog post, how you've been helped by FUMS, your wishes for FUMS's future - whatever. I want this to be a celebration of where we've come from - and where we're going. Please keep your messages short (30 seconds or so), include your name and where you live, and send them to me via email at [email protected]. Thank you so much in advance. This is going to be GREAT!!4.  Love to read an article about MS "dramatically resolving" for ANYONE - but especially a child. This is good stuff: ‘Dramatic’ Recovery in Boy with Aggressive RRMS5.  I feel much better when in the company of someone I love. How about YOU??  Now - there's a study that proves it: Being With Someone You Love Can Lessen Physical Pain6.  Don't forget about the contest mentioned in last week's podcast with Ivy Larson of Clean Cuisine. You could win a *FREE* cookbook and exercise DVD. Last day to add your comment to win is 8/31/19 at 11:59 PM! Make sure you comment under the post about the contest on the FUMS Facebook page and you'll be entered to win!! I'll post the winner's name on the FUMS Facebook page on Tuesday, September 3rd. Good luck!! Here's a link to that podcast episode: Clean CuisineI LOVE hearing from you. Seriously - it makes my week. Drop me an email at [email protected] or meet me over in the FUMS Facebook community and let's chat!  Thanks.Warmly -- Kathy#FUMS

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