Tag Archive for "Christian" - Surviving Medical Mayhem

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,

Are You a Good Neighbor?

Loretta Schoen 05th January 2024 4 comments

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

The Father’s in My Life

Loretta Schoen 18th June 2021

My biological father was an interesting, energetic, well-educated man with many God given talents. He was charismatic, had a talent for writing, acting and could sell you your least favorite car if you gave him

Life after Caregiving

Loretta Schoen 14th May 2021

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

When to Call In the Calvary

Loretta Schoen 12th March 2021 01 comment

Are you a caregiver? How long have you been the primary caregiver for your loved one? How are you doing? Are you able to meet the needs of you and your loved one? If you

When a Parental Push Becomes a Parental Piranha

Loretta Schoen 12th February 2021 01 comment

I recently gave a talk to a group of mature and worldly ladies and was posed this question. “How do I get my 40 year old son to seek medical attention for chronic back pain?”

Faith Over Fear

Loretta Schoen 05th February 2021 01 comment

I am dismayed at the large number of children not being allowed to attend public schools. Half the school year is over! Parents are upset and frightened at how the ramifications of time away from

What Do You See?

Loretta Schoen 22nd January 2021

When I share the events that have led me to the ripe age of 65, many are wide eyed with amazement that I am not more crotchety, bitter, or as spirit-filled and energy-able as I

The Cross in Your Life

Loretta Schoen 17th July 2020

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

Growing Up is Tough – Help Make It Easier

Loretta Schoen 29th May 2020

I talk a lot about what it’s like to be a caregiver. It is often described as something most of us take on out of love but find ourselves thrusted unexpectedly in a world that

A Cave Man’s Story

Loretta Schoen 27th March 2020 4 comments

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.

How Do You Survive COVID-19?

Loretta Schoen 13th March 2020 2 comments

Has the news been filling you with fear – even more than usual? You can’t turn on the TV, radio, or go into a grocery store without being reminded that the world is dealing with

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