The Spirit of the Holiday Season
It’s hard to believe that it is just 2 ½ weeks until Christmas. Holiday parties and celebrations of the season are underway and everywhere you look, the decorations are up and the shopping is in full swing. And it seems that even the weather is contributing with beautiful snowy scenes that normally are seen only on holiday cards at this time of the year. Yes, for many of us, it is the most wonderful time of the year. But, such is not the case for everyone.[pullquote]Each season, I set a goal of doing a minimum of 10 things that make ...
Stop Making Cancer Patients Feel Guilty
The three words that no person ever wants to hear is “You Have Cancer”. Your life is changed forever. You wonder “Why Me” and how did I get cancer. And then it starts. It’s bad enough that you have to endure what you are going to do in order to treat the cancer situations but all of a sudden, you are faced with the thought that you did something to cause the cancer and this belief is being reinforced at every turn. For the breast cancer patients, you are told that being overweight, not exercising enough, not eating the right foods, ...
Thanksgiving Day Gratitude
I can’t believe that Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner already. I always look forward to it because it is my favorite holiday of the year. I do have a whole set of rituals that include preparing a traditional dinner while watching the parades and the football games and inaugurating the Christmas season by turning on the tree lights on Thanksgiving night. But, the meaning behind the holiday is so very important to me. Although I start and end each day with my own special prayers of gratitude, I love having a day to reflect on all that has happened ...
Grit2Glory – No Retreat No Reserves No Regrets
Recently, I was fortunate enough to discover a most interesting and unique website that was created by a very special individual named John Brydon. John has a very special inspiration for the work that he is doing and an awesome way of carrying out his plan, as you will read in this summary: “The inspiration to create Grit2Glory came after hearing a sermon at church. Raised in a broken home, our family struggled to find our place in the world. This was harder for our younger sister, Jennifer. She was handicapped and independence was much more difficult for her. Eventually, Jennifer ...
BREASTation Presents A Breast Nipple Reconstruction
One of the most important decisions that a woman will face after a mastectomy is whether to have a breast reconstruction. What has made this decision even more difficult is not knowing what to expect. Recent statistics that I have seen indicate that 89% of women who are deciding on reconstruction want to know more about the process. Therefore, the video series that is happening at The BREASTation is fulfilling that most important request.[pullquote]If you are considering reconstruction or if you know someone who is considering it, please arm yourself with as much information as you can and feel free ...
Hope For The Future – After The Pink Ribbon
With the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the pink ribbons are being put away for another year and the fund-raising campaigns are winding down. So many have contributed in so many ways to raise awareness and to provide funding for future research, education and assistance to those who are now dealing with or will face breast cancer in the future. So what happens between now and next October when the campaigns begin all over again? For some people, they are so glad that they do not have to see a pink ribbon wherever they turn and are so glad that ...
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The Spirit of the Holiday Season
It’s hard to believe that it is just 2 ½ weeks until Christmas. Holiday parties and celebrations of the season are underway and everywhere you look, the decorations are up and the shopping is in full swing. And it seems that even the weather is contributing with beautiful snowy scenes that normally are seen only on holiday cards at this time... [Read more]
Stop Making Cancer Patients Feel Guilty
The three words that no person ever wants to hear is “You Have Cancer”. Your life is changed forever. You wonder “Why Me” and how did I get cancer. And then it starts. It’s bad enough that you have to endure what you are going to do in order to treat the cancer situations but all of a sudden, you are faced with the thought that you... [Read more]
Thanksgiving Day Gratitude
I can’t believe that Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner already. I always look forward to it because it is my favorite holiday of the year. I do have a whole set of rituals that include preparing a traditional dinner while watching the parades and the football games and inaugurating the Christmas season by turning on the tree lights on... [Read more]
Grit2Glory – No Retreat No Reserves No Regrets
Recently, I was fortunate enough to discover a most interesting and unique website that was created by a very special individual named John Brydon. John has a very special inspiration for the work that he is doing and an awesome way of carrying out his plan, as you will read in this summary: “The inspiration to create Grit2Glory came after hearing... [Read more]
BREASTation Presents A Breast Nipple Reconstruction
One of the most important decisions that a woman will face after a mastectomy is whether to have a breast reconstruction. What has made this decision even more difficult is not knowing what to expect. Recent statistics that I have seen indicate that 89% of women who are deciding on reconstruction want to know more about the process. Therefore,... [Read more]
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Breast Cancer
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Domestic Abuse
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Bullying in the Workplace
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The Difficulty in Dealing with Domestic Abuse
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A Very Special Easter Day
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Abuse Under the Influence
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Inside the Mind of A Domestic Abuse Survivor
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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