Don’t Change! Become! by John Roedel
Today I am taking leave of writing my own blog to share something I ran across Facebook by author John Rodel. It’s a conversation with God that many who have experienced medical mayhem have had
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Change is the Only Constant in Life
The whole world is in a constant state of evolution. I don’t mean that I am a proponent of evolution over creation rather that once God created the world and man, He allowed it and
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The Cross in Your Life
Are you dealing with a cross in your life? Maybe it’s an addiction, a failed marriage, a child who is lost in a sea of decadence and self-indulgence. Or COVID-19 has infected your life or
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Be a Light Amidst the Dark
I have survived cancer, heart disease and deep depression but at 65 years of age I have never before seen what is happening to America. I find myself discouraged with feelings of hopelessness for this
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“Checking Out” the Future
There are those in my family that feel I spend too much time thinking and talking about death and dying. Perhaps I do think about it more than most – but not in a sad
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Two Monsters to Slay
COVID-19 is a monster. I know monsters. As a little girl my biggest fear was climbing out of the bed at night to use the potty. I thought my bed was my castle and the
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We’ve Still Got It!
Like a yearly physical, you need to periodically test to see what you can and can no longer do. This was made clear to me recently. For the past month we have been dealing with
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I Was Blind But Now I See
Have you ever been blinded? Blinded to addictions or bad habits you have garnered along the way. Blinded to the destructive or perhaps dishonest practices encouraged at your job. Blinded to what is going on
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A Cave Man’s Story
In times of stress, I always try to find the funny. Its a prescription I use repeatedly in surviving medical adversity. I thought we could all use a little levity at a time like this.
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I’ve Come of Age
I have had a love/hate relationship with Medicare since 1978 when I took a job working for a Home Oxygen Company in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I did the billing for patients who needed oxygen due
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Are You Cured or Healed?
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
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Created to Be Together
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
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