The Storm Will Pass!
Psalm 91:4 He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. Therefore there is absolutely nothing to fear about tomorrow, for God
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We’ve Come A Long Way But Arm Yourself Anyway
I hate needles! One would think that after having had breast cancer, coronary artery disease, two hip replacements, and a hysterectomy I would be cured from this fear of needles. When I went to my
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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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When God Says “Wait”
My husband Thad was experiencing some shortness of breath and the cardiologist had him undergo a stress test which he failed. Then they scheduled him for a cardiac catheterization. The catheterization showed that while the
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Is Fear in Your Future?
We all have fears. When we are little there was the fear of falling as we attempted our first steps. The first day of school, our first job, monetary concerns, raising our children, medical issues
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The Value of Resilience
How often during your struggles with medical mayhem have you wanted to just give up? How often did you say the words “I’m done! I can’t do it anymore!” And when we do manage to
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What Year are You?
I am driving a 1955 vehicle. Gosh, in 1955 she was a beaut! Shiny, new, pristine – not a blemish on her. Ran without a hiccup and seemed to get better as it ran –
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You Must Do the Thing You Think You Cannot Do
Eleanor Roosevelt is known as the longest serving First Lady of the United States as well as being a strong and fearless role model. Yet in her autobiography she described her younger self as being
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Leaning on God – Medicine for the Soul – 3rd in a series of 3
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
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Relationships Aren’t Everything
From the moment we are conceived we are in a relationship. An expectant mother loves her baby before she has even held the little life in her arms. She nurtures this child and the baby
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Ever feared something that ended up not being as bad as the images and thoughts that plagued you for weeks, maybe months before? Maybe a medical procedure, a confrontation at work or with a friend.
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The concerns of this life can feel very much like a darkroom – enveloping us till all we see is the darkness with no exit in sight. But if we focus on developing our strengths
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