Category Archives: medical care

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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What Would You Do?

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Laura

For some of us, the idea of being buried alive is a deep-set phobia.  For 33 men in Chile, it’s a reality.  They became trapped on Aug. 5th when an earthquake collapsed parts of the mine around them, trapping them … 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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I’m NOT smoking!

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Joy

I was one of those people who never thought I’d quit smoking. It’s probably a good thing I got sick or I never would have. Hey, I loved smoking. But there are so many things I don’t miss about it. … Continue reading →

Posted in adults, behavior, changes, choices, cigarettes, differences, fears, feelings, food, habits, health, health care, judging, kindness, life, lifestyles, live and learn, medical care, medicine, opinions, people, self control, smoking, things, unhealthy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

What happened and how I am

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Joy

Hi All. I thought today I would make things a little more personal. Let you know what happened to me last week and how I’m doing now. Notice my gorgeous flowers on the right sent to me by our Laura. … Continue reading →

Posted in bad habits, behavior, changes, children, choices, cigarettes, differences, doctors, emergency, emotions, family, fears, feelings, future, kids, life, life lessons, lifestyles, love, medical, medical care, medicine, oxygen, people, smoking, things, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 30 Comments

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 →

Posted in colds, feelings, friends, getting sick, hospitals, i love you, illness's, luck, medical care, mom's, relaxing, sickness, sleeping | Tagged , , , , | 39 Comments

Health Care video from Darryl

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Joy

Congressman Mike Rogers’ opening statement on Health Care reform in Washington D.C.

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Health Care Update, sent by Kevin

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Joy

Friends – Thanks for being a part of the team for Free Our Health Care Now!  In six weeks, over 465,000  people have signed saying no to government health care!    The House health reform bill will outlaw private insurance … Continue reading →

Posted in America, choices, control, doctors, fears, government, health care, hospitals, illness's, medical, medical care, medicine, obama, people, politics, problems, sickness, things, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Update on Daniel Hauser written by Laura

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Joy

A couple hundred years ago, a bunch of tired, bedraggled, bonneted and buckled people walked onto a shore, and declared that this was the New World.  Here was a place where they could practice their religion freely, without interference from … Continue reading →

Posted in adults, America, anger, behavior, beliefs, chemotherapy, children, choices, control, differences, doctors, emotions, fairness, fears, feelings, fighting, freedoms, government, grief, hospitals, illness's, judging, kids, life, lifestyles, medical, medical care, medicine, pain, parent's, parenting, people, problems, radiation, religion, things, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Do You Shower?

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Sue

No, I’m not kidding!  This is a legitimate question that I have decided to throw out there to everyone.  Do you shower?  I have decided to ask such a personal question because I have come to notice that a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in adults, advice, behavior, differences, good hygiene, hospitals, jobs, lifestyles, manners, medical care, opinions, people, problems, questions, relationships, rudeness, showers, smell, things, Uncategorized, work | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

Time for the Big Girl Panties!!!

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Nikki

I wonder how many people are out there that are afraid of going to the doctor, dentist etc.? I can’t say I’m entirely afraid, but more like nervous. I know many people who will go to the doctor at the … Continue reading →

Posted in adults, afraid, behavior, choices, differences, doctors, fears, habits, hospitals, medical care, people, problems, scared, sickness, things, unhealthy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 29 Comments

Question of the day

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Joy

How often do you get sick?

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Ultrasound-to find out babies sex only???

Posted on October 15, 2008 by lisamike

Okay.  So I have this HUGE little thing that I’m a bit irked about. I’ve been pregnant 4 times.  2 of those times they thought there might be a problem of some kind or the other with the baby.  Which meant … Continue reading →

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Canadian Health Care?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Posted on September 17, 2008 by lisamike

It all started on our July long holiday weekend (I think it’s your July 4th weekend).  We decided to pack the family up and go camping.  24 hours into the trip my 3 year old gets a fever of 104.7.  … Continue reading →

Posted in afraid, canadian medical, children, choices, emotions, fears, feelings, government, kids, medical, medical care, medicine, people, scared, sorrow, stress, surgery, Uncategorized, worry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments