Loretta Schoen Archive - Surviving Medical Mayhem

Are You Cured or Healed?

Loretta Schoen 27th February 2020

In 2003 I was diagnosed with breast cancer, had a lumpectomy, radiation, and told I was cured. But was I healed? What is the difference between being cured and being healed? Healing and curing are

Valentine, Valentine, Who is Your Valentine?

Loretta Schoen 14th February 2020 01 comment

I don’t often talk about Valentine’s Day mainly because it means different things for different people. Many do not have a spouse, a boyfriend or girlfriend, or a significant other. Valentine’s Day can bring on

Take a Break with Something Great

Loretta Schoen 07th February 2020

The overeating of the holidays brings New Year Resolutions of strict fasting, cutting carbs and purposefully healthy eating. But with the advent of the cold (or if you are from Florida like me, cooler) weather;

Created to Be Together

Loretta Schoen 31st January 2020

As I sat listening to Sunday’s sermon on the importance of small groups; I realized that part of the message can be applied to surviving medical mayhem. Whether you are the caregiver or the care

A Queen Size Bed Brings a Queen Size Gift

Loretta Schoen 24th January 2020

Have you noticed how sometimes change can inadvertently bring you unexpected gifts? Consider it a bonus for all the hassle that change can bring. It all started with a queen size bed for our guest

Helping Friends Through Medical Mayhem

Loretta Schoen 16th January 2020 6 comments

I recently learned that a friend of mine was going through medical mayhem. I was concerned and upset. She had been there for me when my world was turned upside down and I wanted to

Who Do You Emulate?

Loretta Schoen 09th January 2020

“Mom, you sound just like Presley”. My daughter was commenting on my groans which indeed sounded more like the growls and whining of my grand dog than moans and groans of an adult human being.

Loretta Schoen 01st January 2020

Fresh HOPES, Fresh PLANS, Fresh EFFORTS, Fresh FEELINGS, Fresh COMMITMENT. Welcome 2020 with a fresh ATTITUDE. Wishing you pure joy, laughter and peace of mind in this New Year. Happy New Year! Loretta Start the