Regular Post Archive - Surviving Medical Mayhem

Ring Out The Old, Ring In The New

Loretta Schoen 31st December 2025

The following poem (abridged version) was written in 1850 by Alred Lord Tennyson. It was about ringing out the negatives he saw in the world, and ringing in more positive things. This poem is still

Merry Christmas

Loretta Schoen 24th December 2025

I want to thank all my faithful readers for visiting my website again and again. It is my hope that it has made you laugh, learn, and lean on God during all your medical mayhem.

Leaning on God – Medicine for the Soul – 3rd in a series of 3

Loretta Schoen 30th June 2023

Faith believes when common sense tells you not to. Mixed with attitude which is the ability to see and maintain the positive amidst the medical mayhem; they infuse your world with the courage and strength

Technology May be Annoying but Hey, It Works for Me

Loretta Schoen 13th May 2022

Do you believe that God planted you in the right place and the right time even when you wish you could be transported into a different place in time? There are moments in my life

A Thanksgiving Prayer

Loretta Schoen 25th November 2021

Heavenly Father. We are so grateful for every beat of our hearts, every blink of our eyes, and every breath in our lungs. We are grateful for those times of adversity for you have shown

Easter Wishes

Loretta Schoen 02nd April 2021

“Want to know the coolest thing about the One who gave up the crown of heaven for a crown of thorns? He did it for you. Just for you!” –Max Lucado May you and your

My New Year’s Wish for 2021

Loretta Schoen 01st January 2021

2020 – Sigh. 2021 – Uhhhhh? Which way to go, what path to take? How will we know if we will be safe? There are no promises as we venture out of this year and

Liesl Changes Life

Loretta Schoen 28th August 2020 01 comment

Ever feel like you’re the typical dog that is intently sniffing the ground when suddenly you spot a squirrel and you’re off to try and catch it! “Squirrel alert!” The squirrel or distraction in my

Be a Light Amidst the Dark

Loretta Schoen 03rd July 2020 6 comments

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

Is The Cure Worse Than The Disease?

Loretta Schoen 19th October 2019

I had a friend who was diagnosed with breast cancer but because she was afraid of the healthcare industry, doctors, surgery, and possible treatments chose to go untreated. Nine years later, when she could barely

Will You Be My Forever Valentine?

Loretta Schoen 14th February 2019 2 comments

Thad and I have celebrated 45 Valentine Days and that included a lot of chocolate for me and peanut butter/nuts/chocolate for him. But since he now sports two stents in his heart and I have

Love Came Down At Christmas

Loretta Schoen 23rd December 2018

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