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Giving Thanks
Most of us spent last thursday with family or friends eating turkey and giving thanks in the only national holiday set aside for that express purpose: to give thanks to God for what we have. I want to express some … Continue reading
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Tagged children, Church, family, God, Lymphedema, prayer, sickness, womens issues
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Life is Sometimes a Struggle
My husband has always been wide awake and cheerful from the moment he opens his eyes. It’s a gift. I’ve never been that way! When he said today, “Good morning! How are you doing today?” I said, “I’m grouchy!” He … Continue reading
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Tagged Compression garments, emotions, God, illness, life, Lymphedema, sickness, Therapy, womens issues
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Bladder Problems?
Things start wearing out as we age, and as I am almost 60, it seems like a given. My maternal grandmother had a “bladder problem” in her 80’s and my mother has the same problem at 84. Long past menopause, … Continue reading
Living with fear
I’ve always been afraid… As a little girl, I was afraid of the dark. I just knew there were boogeymen hiding in the darkness. Continue reading
Fall from grace?fullness?
I am dependant upon a walker. In my home, and at work, I roll around in an office chair. Why not use a wheelchair? The office chair keeps my legs moving, giving me some exercise. I’m afraid if I begin … Continue reading
My emotions are on the edge!
Apparently, an unexpected hospital stay, full of fear, and the unknown, lack of sleep and emotional ups and downs can really take a toll on you! Continue reading
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Tagged emotions, Home Health Care, hospital, illness, IV medicine, life, sickness, thoughts
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Hospital drama/trauma?
I am impressed with those who have learned to stay positive and full of hope during long-term medical treatment. They have a strength of character I struggled to find. Perhaps being blessed with good health prevented me from learning to be a patient patient. Continue reading
Cellulitis anyone?
There is nothing more debilitating than a severe illness. Cellulitis, if you have never had it, is not at all fun. The onset of it, makes you think you are catching the flu. Continue reading