Category Archives: getting sick

The old enemy! The common cold!

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Joy

I know we’ve all had the cold stuff and some of us have had the flu stuff. Some of us have had it more than once. Why is that? Why after all this time, can’t they cure the common cold? … Continue reading →

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TGIF

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Nikki

IT’S FRIDAY!!!!!!! How was everyone’s week? Are you as happy as I am that it’s Friday?! I’m always happy when Friday rolls around, but I am especially happy about today! I had one goal set for my summer. To go … Continue reading →

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About a Booby… and not the bird

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Laura

I’m kinda on the fence on this one. “Boobies” have made themselves into quite a controversy in schools of late.  Kids across the country are showing up with bracelets that say “I ♥ Boobies “, and they’re causing quite a … Continue reading →

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When Tragedy Strikes, part II

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Laura

Previously, we discussed what TO do when a friend or family member experiences a family tragedy.  How we can help, how we can lighten the load, ease the myriad and intense feelings that accompany such an event. But for every … Continue reading →

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When Tragedy Strikes, part I

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Laura

As most/all of you know, almost two years ago, now, my husband Steve was in a near-fatal car wreck which left him blind.  His recovery was spent in two different hospitals over the course of a month, followed by nearly … Continue reading →

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OK….

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Laura

… this “swine flu” thing is really getting out of hand…

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Get Well Soon

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Nikki

We all just wanted to let you know that Joy is taking some much needed time off to rest and recover. She came down with a cough Friday and hasn’t slept since. The cough turned into something much worse that … Continue reading →

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How long do you keep leftovers?

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Joy

How long are leftovers good???  I am so guilty of saving food that I know won’t get eaten.  Very guilty.  I think most of us have a problem with throwing good food away so into the refrigerator it goes.  Most of the … Continue reading →

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Counting my blessings

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Joy

I’ve sure gotten old!                                               I’ve had two bypass surgeries, a hip replacement, new knees, fought prostate cancer … Continue reading →

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Who’s a bigger wimp when sick, men or women???

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Joy

I’m probably setting myself up here but this is a good question.  Who’s a bigger baby when they’re sick?  Men or women? I’ll admit that I pampered my boys when they were sick. Sorry Sue.  Sorry Nikki.  But I can … Continue reading →

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Question of the day

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Sue

Do you get a flu shots?  What about your kids?

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Question of the day

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Joy

How often do you get sick?

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