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Is the Recession really over?
“They” say the recession is over. “They” say thousands of new jobs have been created this month! Personally, I haven’t seen evidence of this yet. My daughter has been out of work for over a year and a half. She … Continue reading
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Tagged Associate's degree, Business, employment, jobs, Labour economics, life, Part-time, recession, Temporary work, thoughts, unemployment, United States, womens issues, work
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My Husband is a saint!
I was talking with a friend the other day. We had heard about a woman whose husband had lost his job through his neglect. She is currently divorcing him. It made us stop and think and appreciate what we have! … Continue reading
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Tagged committment, emotions, family, family values, God, love, marriage, womens issues
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Another year gone…
Today is my birthday. Another year has passed. Usually I don’t pay any attention to my birthdays. It’s just another day. This time, it’s the big 60! Somehow it has more weight to it than usual. In doing a quick … Continue reading
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Tagged age, aging, arthritis, bankruptcy, birthdays, cancer, children, Compression garments, emotions, fear, God, grandchildren, life, prayer, unemployment, womens issues, work
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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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Shingles anyone?
I did my trip to the hospital. I did the Lymphedema Therapy 3 times a week. I finally finished that and began wearing compression hose to control the Lymphedema. First I tried compression leggings with knee hi hose on top. … Continue reading
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Tagged Compression garments, emotions, illness, life, Lymphedema, Shingles, thoughts, 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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Cellulitis & Lymphedema
Life can change unexpectedly from one day to the next. About 2 months ago, I had a bout of cellulitis. When my right leg didn’t respond to antibiotics, and swelled to twice it’s normal size, I was admitted to the … Continue reading
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