Taking Care of Others Archive - Surviving Medical Mayhem

How to Tell if You are in a Season of Medical Mayhem

Loretta Schoen 19th September 2025

You know you are in a season of medical mayhem when you, your spouse, kids grandkids and even the dog have health issues. There you are trying to balance everyone’s needs like an elderly waiter

A Gift for After I am Gone

Loretta Schoen 11th October 2024

Notice when you are young you never think about when you are gone. But throw in a coronary artery bypass, a few rounds of cancer, some orthopedic surgeries to replace worn out parts and you

Don’t Say This to Your Doctor

Loretta Schoen 13th September 2024

The good Lord has blessed me with experience in the medical field from as early as 9 months of age when I had to “sport” heavy, iron braces to correct “elongated tendons in my feet

Whatever You Do, Don’t Shoot Your Husband

Loretta Schoen 16th August 2024

Thad and I recently celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. We spent a quiet day as he was recovering from a second shoulder surgery. While they say the 50th is celebrated by exchanging items of Gold,

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Category: Taking Care of Others

How to Tell if You are in a Season of Medical Mayhem

A Gift for After I am Gone

Don’t Say This to Your Doctor

Whatever You Do, Don’t Shoot Your Husband