A little over a month ago I had the privilege of speaking with the author of one of my favorite books, 29 Gifts. Cami Walker is her name. Cami suffers from MS and experiences symptoms similar to what many of us endure with dysautonomia or EDS. Like Alexa, Cami is another inspiration to me. She lives each day in the spirit of gratitude and giving, even when she feels she has nothing left to give. Although I began my initial 29 days of giving a month ago, about a week into it I stopped when I experienced a minor health setback. Since then, I have been a bit down in the dumps and have not had the inspiration to begin my 29-day gift giving challenge all over again. Now I do. And it's Alexa. I am going to embark on 29 days of continuous, mindful, selfless giving in her honor. I invite you all to join me. Giving is a simple concept and does not have to be done in the monetary or material sense. Giving can be as simple as handing a Kleenex to a stranger in need or visiting an elderly neighbor. Doing what you can for someone else, paying it forward, if you will. If you would like to join me, feel free to log on to the 29 Gifts website, a supportive social network to gather ideas and inspiration or to chronicle your giving journey.
If you are able or inclined to give a monetary gift, please consider donating to EDSNC in Alexa's memory.
We actually have a page for Alexa set up for EDSNC -- it is at:
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Thank you for sharing this Scott! Glad there is a designated donation page. I will repost on my Facebook.
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