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Introducing... Justin & Sara Fussell

Meet Justin and Sara, an adorable couple that has so generously agreed to share their story with me.  They recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary.  Congratulations to both of them!  The first year of marriage is difficult for most couples.  I can't imagine having the added stress of dealing with a chronic and debilitating disease.  What's so remarkable to me is that they entered into the marriage with a deep maturity, love, and understanding for each other, knowing full well that their life together will be challenging.

Sara is special.  She's bubbly and quick with a laugh, very much like her Mother. When I told her that I admired her compassion and her ability to see Justin for the…

Most of you don't know that I'm an avid cyclist.  I love riding my bike.  As a matter of fact, I love riding it so much that I've committed and talked my husband Burt into committing to ride in the MS 150 in April 2019.  It's a 150 mile journey from Houston to Austin over a 2 day period and mostly uphill.  Let the training begin!

 But, this isn't the real story. I   want to make  the ride       personal.  I thought that I   would  come closer to   crossing the   finish   line if I  actually knew   someone   with MS.  I don't,  not   yet   anyway.   Tomorrow I will.                                                                             I've reached out to friends,   neighbors, and  colleagues to   find someone I can talk with  that has MS.  It…