Category: Health & Wellness
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If This Is Normal, I Don’t Want It!
The author reflects on their overwhelming thoughts during a recent illness, realizing that what felt “normal” was actually unhealthy. They highlight the need to challenge and redefine personal narratives to achieve a healthier, more fulfilling life.
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Doc, I’d rather die young….
In my last post I ended rather abruptly with my little people’s response to the news that I had to have a third cancer surgery. This was November of 2013. In December 2013 I had a third lumpectomy and finally received the news, ‘We got it all.’ Thank God. It was beginning to feel like…
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They Didn’t Get It All
The author shares a deeply emotional account of their experience undergoing multiple surgeries for breast cancer. After initially believing the tumor was removed, the doctor revealed that not all cancer was excised, leading to additional surgeries. The narrative highlights the author’s struggle with fear and the impact on their young children, emphasizing the emotional toll…
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Why Does My Foot Hurt?
In my last post I left off right after telling you I had just found out that I had stage 2 breast cancer in my left breast and lymph nodes. After getting that call, I quickly called my husband who was on his way to work. He called in and told them he wasn’t coming…
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It Was The Year 2013
I know a lot of what I am about to say is probably long overdue. I have covered a lot of journey in my life and I haven’t always been able to take the time or energy to get it out of my head and down on paper. I’ve been wanting to share for awhile,…
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Is Your Love Honey Or Corn Syrup?
The content contrasts genuine love, represented by honey, which nourishes and promotes health, with false love, likened to corn syrup, which is harmful and unfulfilling.
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All That and a Bottle of Tide: God Works in Mysterious Ways
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You want to hear about how God can work in mysterious ways? Before I can tell you this story I have to give you just a smidgen of background. I have had terrible, awful, no good, allergy attacks for more than a decade now. In a…
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He Gives and Takes Away
Recently I heard someone say they didn’t like the song ‘Blessed be Your name’. They explained that they didn’t agree with the lyrics ‘He gives and takes away’. The reason being that ‘God’ doesn’t take away, it is the enemy that takes away from us. Well, this bugged me. At first, because I wanted to…
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Time for a change
After years on antidepressants following personal losses, the author realizes the need for change. They reduce medication, discovering clarity, creativity, and deeper emotions about their grief and personal journey.
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He Will
The author reflects on their struggles with health and persistent infection, expressing vulnerability while finding solace in faith, believing God will use their weaknesses for good.
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Sometimes It’s More Than a Feeling
The author decided on a double mastectomy after feeling spiritual unrest, leading to early detection of contained breast cancer. This choice spared them from chemotherapy and radiation.
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Top Ten Things To Have at the Hospital when You are having Surgery
So, life happens and you need to have surgery. Thankfully nothing that is going to keep you overnight, but still, what do you need to take to the hospital with you? What will help your surgery day go as smoothly as possible? These thoughts crossed my mind as I prepare to go in for my…