FAMILY, FUN AND BALANCE
by Jacqui Turner
Family is very important to me and my husband. When both of us are on the same page, it makes it easier when family issues
arise. Such as having a sick parent, or when a parent needs to run errands, or when a family member needs money and the list
can go on and on. But when you and your spouse have the same feelings about their parents and family, it makes it easier and
less stressful when making decisions. More importantly, we don’t forget about each other and we are equally yoked. I knew that
when my husband and I were dating and in the mist of our relationship, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclorosis MS. I couldn’t
believe it. I just knew our relationship would be over but when God is in control, things turn out to be in your favor. I did not see
that then but when I think about it now, it just amazes me, how my life turned out rather than what I thought it would have. God
put someone in my life that would help me through this journey and would truly love me, unconditionally. Boy, my husband really
stepped out on faith.
“That diagnoses helped me to be the person I am, it made me into a better person”
With that diagnosis, 22 years ago, I was still able to have 2 healthy children, nurse them both, still able to walk and drive to work
and have good vision. God had it all worked out. Think about it, 22 years ago when I was diagnosed, God knew I would get
married, have 2 children…..We try to do things as a family together but with 1 son at Texas A & M University, one son age 15 and
in school, both my husband and I working full time it takes some coordination and organization. When we do get together, it is so
much fun. We still have the usual fussing between the 2 boys but I think of ]\