Don’t Anticipate – Participate!
As a planner I have a strong tendency to anticipate, figure out all the possibilities and plan for every outcome. This summer was no different. But you can’t anticipate the unexpected. I could not have
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Guarding Against Caregiver Burnout – Part Two
In the first part of Guarding Against Caregiver Burnout we talked about recognizing the symptoms of caregiver burnout. In Part Two we will talk about the steps we can take to reduce caregiver stress. A
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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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10 Quotes to Help You Keep On Keepin’ On
There are times when we seemed to be at the end of ourselves and it helps to have a quote to help us through. My favorites are from the bible such as: Psalm 139:5 “He
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Renewed and Reborn with Purpose I have spent most of my life being dictated by the “norms” of the current culture I live in. Most of it was being caught up with having a perfect
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God’s Chameleons
If you, like me, are over a half century old, then you probably are sporting some aches and pains. Maybe it’s an old sport injury, or work related problem, an inherited disease state or from
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A New Year – Perhaps A New Attitude
I am taking some time off between Christmas and New Year to spend with family, neighbors, and friends. And to rest. But I couldn’t miss the opportunity to reach out to all my readers to
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A Door of Hope
Some time ago, I found myself hitting a low spot. I was down, depressed, sad – whatever favorite word you use to describe the feeling of dragging yourself through the dry Sahara desert, cotton mouthed,
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I Chose the Lemonade
Four months of feeling tired, weak, short of breath, lightheaded followed by a stress test, cardiac catheterization and a pacemaker seems like enough, right? But then, just as I was feeling strong and energetic, returning
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From There to Here, and Here to There, funny Things are Everywhere. – Dr. Seuss
I love Dr. Seuss. His books are not just for children. The messages are ones we often need to remind ourselves of. And the biggest reminder is the need for humor in our lives. Humor
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Technology May be Annoying but Hey, It Works for Me
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
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