Blessed While Stressed Archive - Surviving Medical Mayhem

Are You Living The Life Intended?

Loretta Schoen 25th June 2018

This past week we lost an incredible human being. He is described as an intellectual genius, who impacted people through his words, his ability to discuss highly volatile and controversial topics with respect and grace.

When My Pilot Light Goes Out

Loretta Schoen 25th May 2018

Here I am supposedly a seasoned survivor of medical adversity, a guide on how to navigate the medical industry and the “Pu-Ba” of all things medical. I made sure that when I moved from South

Possessed or Blessed?

Loretta Schoen 07th April 2018 2 comments

Ever have one of those weeks when every corner of your life seems to have had a hurricane blow through? Well, this past week has been that way for me. I won’t go into the

The Hailstorm in My Mind

Loretta Schoen 15th December 2017 4 comments

The fog begins to lift but I so want to remain within its midst, devoid of all thought, to continue my slumber. I glance at the large red numbers on the clock: 4:30 am. I

Waiting for God

Loretta Schoen 25th August 2017

Have you ever wondered where God is in your life? Or what he’s doing in your life? Is He even aware of the hopelessness you may be feeling? We’ve all been there – whether it’s

Blessings Amid the Stressing

Loretta Schoen 31st May 2017

The challenges were piling up and I was feeling scared and alone: Our last pet passed to greener pastures and we have agreed not to have another pet for a while. Our home had been

Angels among Us

Loretta Schoen 15th May 2017

It’s been a while since I posted because I have been living in a maelstrom of moving from Boca Raton, FL to Oviedo, Fl. Packing up, moving, and unpacking have been my 24/7 purpose these

Gifts that Come and Go

Loretta Schoen 08th December 2016

Have you ever notice that as we age some of our gifts and talents fade, rust, and just plain disappear? If you haven’t then you are not as old as I am. I used

Wanton Worry

Loretta Schoen 22nd August 2016

While prayers and time with God allayed my fears I must confess that my need to worry and anticipate was in high gear for the week prior to my right hip replacement surgery. (see previous

Coat of Armor

Loretta Schoen 08th August 2016 4 comments

I will be scrubbed with disinfectant. I will be stripped of my clothing. Devoid of makeup, jewelry, even my wedding rings that show I belong to someone – that I am loved will be removed.

The Difference

Loretta Schoen 13th July 2016

Have you ever doubted that one person can make a difference in someone’s day? If you have, read on. It had been a tough month: my sister in law died, I had an irregular EKG

You Want Me to Do What?

Loretta Schoen 02nd March 2016

Between bowels in an uproar or on strike, worn out hips, knees, and shoulders, and the aches and pains of undetermined origin, my husband and I need to stick together so that we can function

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