Expressions

A Story to Share: For the Caregiver

    We saw this story by author and journalist Sally Quinn that was published recently in the Washington Post. She's been there, so she knows of what she speaks.  Some of you do, too. Read on.   Love overcomes life’s…

Random Musings -The Meaning of Today

  Today is the two-year anniversary of the loss of my precious mother.  While I generally do not like to focus on this day, and instead celebrate her birthday, today is important in the real sense that I reflect on…

Pain: The Four-Letter-Word Disease

 Guest Contributor Eloise shares her long journey through chronic pain and give us some direction on how to make it easier.       Some Thoughts on How to Make Your "New Usual" A Little More Bearable Pain is a…

How to Ask the Hard Questions

If you are struggling with asking very hard questions to your doctor or employer, read on.  We all have moments where we aren't sure we understand what is going on or what is happening next, and we might have doubts…

Be Someone’s “Chemo Fairy”

Hello, friends. Here's a great idea for your loved ones who are going through chemotherapy.   We’d love to share with you this wonderful idea for your loved ones that may be going through chemotherapy.  We saw this in practice…

The Good Doctor

  Hello, friends. It is so important as you go through an illness to be completely confident in your medical team.  If you have any doubt whatsoever, you must examine why you feel that way, because YOU are responsible for…

Down-turn Abbey

   It is really hard when you don’t feel well physically to keep your mental outlook sunny and positive.  Some days is it hard to be optimistic when it seems like your tough spot just keeps going on and on…

Random Musings: The Beauty of Pets

 I Love My Dog   I do love my dog, thank you Cat Stevens for that little ditty (see link above).  If you aren’t an animal person, then this isn’t for you.  But if you are, and I hope you…

Redefining Yourself

    Today guest contributor Andrea Hawkins shares how she created a New Usual for herself after a traumatic loss.    When you lose someone who is a big part of your life, it is very common to feel like…