b'MMSS FFooccuusseeddCCaarreeggiivveerrssNNiigghhttOOuuttNovember is National Family Caregivers Month. For many in the MS community, their lives would be vastly different and difficult without a caregiver. Starting in 2002, MS Focus wanted to do something special to celebrate caregivers across the country.Because everyone loves getting a little spotlight to brag about their loved ones, we are asking our readers to tell us about everything their caregivers do, and how much they mean to them. Has your child, relative, friend, or neighbor gone above and beyond the call of duty to help you? Then honor them during National Caregivers Month by sharing your story. Keep in mind we seek stories with heart, not awless grammar or perfect penmanship. Submissions are being accepted through Sept. 15. The application, which can be found on page 35, can be faxed to 954-351-0630 or emailed to homecare@msfocus.org. It can also be mailed to Caregivers Night Out Contest, Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 6520 N. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309. Winners will receive a gift card for dinner for two at a restaurant of their choice, and their story will be published in the winter issue of MS Focus. The gift card may be used for eat-in and takeout services. What my MS diagnosis has taught me: Stephen Barr: Compassion towards everyone who has it, and to slow down. Lifes not a rush. LIVE 4 TODAY. Celeste Mabe: Never dwell on what youre struggling with or feeling. Look at what you can accomplish and always ask for help when needed. Sandi Hallmark: Listen to your body. Kia Walker: To accept ght days and rest days. Coleen Owings-Coon: Never stop trying. Keep moving. Thera van Santen: To be kind to myself and stop blaming myself for my weaknesses. Melissa Ortiz-Brown: Not to take my health for granted. Amy McDonald: To nally put myself rst.21 msfocusmagazine.org'