Are you a Weeble too?
Thad and I wobble when we walk. And I have affectionately and with humor called us “Mr. & Mrs. Weebles”. Remember the Weebles? They are a range of children’s roly-poly toys which were introduced in
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How to Tell if You are in a Season of Medical Mayhem
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
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A Gift for After I am Gone
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
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Don’t Say This to Your Doctor
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
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Whatever You Do, Don’t Shoot Your Husband
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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Are You a Good Neighbor? Part II
Have you ever experienced Illness? Have you been a caregiver? Maybe you have been that neighbor who gets their Friday night Hallmark movie and a bowl of ice cream interrupted by loud screams and banging
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Are You a Good Neighbor?
We live in a society that fosters independence and fear of becoming involved. We’ve all seen on the news where sometimes a good Samaritan finds themselves blamed for their involvement. So we shy away from
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What to Say to Someone when Life feels Like a Wheelbarrow full of Manure!
When someone is going through medical mayhem they may be so low in spirit and tired in body that they don’t feel that God is with then anymore. A range of emotions spring forth that
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Ten Things to Start the New Year Right
With a new year comes an urge to purge the old and I have started cleaning out closets and reorganizing. I find this cathartic and makes me feel like I am in control of at
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Ten Reasons to Change Doctors
Changing Doctors Is Your Right as a Consumer There might come a time when a physician or practice is no longer serving your needs well in terms of the health care you feel you deserve,
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Valentine’s Day – The Gift of Health
Men, I am talking to you this Valentine’s Day. I know you are thinking about how to show the ladies in your life how much you love them. Reservations at her favorite restaurant, perhaps tickets
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Life after Caregiving
Your life as a caregiver has been consumed with caring for the physical, emotional and spiritual life of someone you loved. But now your caregiving days are over, hopefully, because they have been restored to
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