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Category: Transitions

— Transitions —

Doing Nothing is Doing Something

August 21, 2018

I remember as if it were yesterday – believing it was unacceptable to do nothing. First of all, there is always a list of things that need to be done. Second, it was time that I would never get back and therefore would be wasted if I had nothing to show for it. The environment… Read More Doing Nothing is Doing Something

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We Each Decide When We’re Ready to Stop Fighting

February 26, 2018

My mother-in-law (the last one in this case) and I were very close. I called her Mom. She had polio as a child and somehow survived. Over a period of three months in her 40s, she completely lost her hearing. She had breast cancer in her 50’s. When her breast cancer returned in her 80’s,… Read More We Each Decide When We’re Ready to Stop Fighting

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When In Doubt, Say It Out Loud

February 24, 2018

I woke up this morning second guessing my decision to buy another home and move to a new city. It went as far as my calling my real estate agent to find out what would happen if I backed out (closing is tomorrow). She talked me down off the ledge, reminding me how I looked… Read More When In Doubt, Say It Out Loud

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The Last Few Hours of My 50s

Well, here I am, spending the last 3 hours in my 50s reflecting on my life. I’ve been doing quite a bit of thinking the last couple of weeks. If my brain worked better, I’d probably remember doing this as I approached 30, 40, and 50. Who am I really? What is my purpose for being on this planet and…

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Dear Cancer

*In January 2014, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. My diagnosis would begin an incredible journey I never would have known to pray for. Nine months later, I wrote this letter. Dear Cancer, I am a bit surprised that I didn’t think of writing this letter sooner, but I feel this is the right moment. There are so many thoughts…

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A Gift from Grandpa

In the past, I rarely thought my actions through very well. If I wanted something, I bought it, ate it, did it. The consequences meant nothing because my life was about instant gratification. I would deal with the outcomes down the road when the time came. In most instances, I would run from, avoid, or lie about about where those…

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1,461 Days Ago

1,461 Days Ago… I heard the four words that would put me on the most amazing, incredible, empowering journey I never would have prayed for. The call came telling me, “You have breast cancer.” I don’t remember much else from that call, other than being given the name of a surgical group. It didn’t even hit me that this piece…

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Dear Gene

Dear Gene, First things first, happy birthday! I know you are in heaven with Mommy and Daddy, but it is still the day you came into this world. I think of you every year on your birthday even though we haven’t seen each other since 1984 and haven’t spoken in over 10 years. It was your choice to exit my…

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Being My Own Valentine

I walked through a Publix parking lot this afternoon and many guy carrying flowers and balloons. Initially, this was a reminder that, on yet another Valentine’s Day, I am alone. But as I walked in and saw display tables lined with even more flowers and balloons, my thoughts turned elsewhere. I wondered how many of those purchases were truly for…

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No Such Thing as a Coincidence

I remember saying “I can’t believe…” or “the strangest thing happened” or something similar on several occasions throughout my life. As I began my spiritual journey, I started wondering if all the coincidences in my life were maybe more than that, but I didn’t give the subject much more thought than that. A little over four years ago, I went…

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When In Doubt, Say It Out Loud

I woke up this morning second guessing my decision to buy another home and move to a new city. It went as far as my calling my real estate agent to find out what would happen if I backed out (closing is tomorrow). She talked me down off the ledge, reminding me how I looked at her when I stepped…

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We Each Decide When We’re Ready to Stop Fighting

My mother-in-law (the last one in this case) and I were very close. I called her Mom. She had polio as a child and somehow survived. Over a period of three months in her 40s, she completely lost her hearing. She had breast cancer in her 50’s. When her breast cancer returned in her 80’s, she told me she wasn’t…

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Being Parentless Doesn’t Mean I Don’t Have Family

My parents died when I was 21 and 26. My only uncle didn’t have children and didn’t know what to do with my younger brother and I, so he deserted us. We were never really close to begin with, so I didn’t think much of it at the time. That he flew home to take care of his dog within…

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Doing Nothing is Doing Something

I remember as if it were yesterday – believing it was unacceptable to do nothing. First of all, there is always a list of things that need to be done. Second, it was time that I would never get back and therefore would be wasted if I had nothing to show for it. The environment I was familiar with was…

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Be Open to Whoever the Universe Sends Your Way

When I boarded my flight to Rome, I never could have imagined what was waiting for me. As they announced “boarding 1st class”, a beautiful lady, dressed very chic, boarded. Soon after I walked on, I noticed she was headed to the back of the plane. Never being one to miss an opportunity to be a smart ass, I said something…

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A Stone for My Brother

The day is approaching, and I’ve avoided thinking about it.  I’m not in denial, or maybe I am, but I just have so much on my plate right now.  Nothing will change if I spend energy on trying to understand what happened: how did it come to this?  Was there something I could, should, or might have done to prevent…

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From Grinch to Grateful

The original plan was to see Bohemian Rhapsody, but I now know why I wound up seeing The Grinch. It was a replay of my childhood, my view on the holidays, and an insight to the possibilities when I allowed them to manifest. My childhood holidays didn’t need to be my adult ones… WOW!!! What a realization!

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The Year in Review

I measure my year a bit different than most. As I look back, it was filled with tons of reasons and just a sparse sprinkling of excuses. My perspective was one of gratitude. I focused on finding the lessons in my life more than anything else – quite a change from where I began. Some of the most painful moments…

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My Body Told Me How Well I Am Doing

I began having massages earlier this year at the suggestion of several friends. Each time I went, it helped for a little while, though the massage itself was never what I would describe as relaxing. How could it be, when I was so tense all the time? Charlotte, my massage therapist, spent most of the time loosening all the knots…

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Whatever I Feed Grows

I found a gym soon after moving to my new home in March of 2018. I felt intimidated as soon as I walked through the doors for my first group class.  Everyone was in better shape than me, seemed to know each other, and understood each circuit exercise as the trainer went through them.  There was no way this could…

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My Word For 2019 Is Believe

My friend Liz challenged her Facebook friends to come up with one word to focus on for the coming year. I immediately knew mine would be “believe”. The biggest thing that has held me back in achieving certain things has been myself. As the years ahead are fewer than those behind, I no longer want to continue that pattern. The…

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If the Truth Hurts, Look in the Mirror

Many years ago, a mentor told me that when what I think, say, feel, and do are all in alignment, I am acting with integrity. I have done the footwork and very slowly become a person of integrity – or so I thought. After a recent experience, I realize I have more work to do in this area than I…

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My Five Year Cancer-versary

When I heard those four words every woman dreads – “you have breast cancer” – life forever changed for the better. Yes, I said for the better. As I look back on five years ago today, I would never have imagined that would be the case. The Letter to my Cancer was written November of 2013 and can be found…

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When I Compare My Insides to Your Outsides

When I was a teen in the 70’s, my family would periodically visit friends of my parents.  I so wished our family could be like them. They were happy and all got along.  In 1995, early in recovery, I remember going to a meeting because I was very upset about something. I needed to be around others so I wouldn’t get…

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Filling the Void

There is a saying that you can’t fill a God-sized hole with man-sized things. I’ve come to learn what that means – when I have a void in my life, food, shopping, sleep, or anything else superficial won’t fill it. Going inside, deep inside, finding the root cause, reaching out to whatever form of spirituality I connect with and taking…

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Not Being First Doesn’t Mean I Am Last

I have been competitive in every area of my life for as long as I can remember. In most, but not all cases, it has served me well. A crossroads has been placed in front of me that I am figuring out how to navigate. In my mind I know what to do, but my ego is a funny thing.…

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My Car Broke Down And It Was Amazing

I often talk about letting the universe guide me.  Well, today was an amazing example of the possibilities that come when I truly let go.  For the first time in the six years that I have been going to the same accountant, I had everything ready, and I went to see him.  When I left less than an hour later,…

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Spiritual Subluxations

The first time I went to a chiropractor they told me the misalignments in my spine were called subluxations.  Whenever what I think, say, feel, and do are in alignment, I am at peace.  I have dubbed the term “spiritual subluxations” when any of those are out of whack.  These can take many forms: anything from feeling jealousy, speaking dishonestly,…

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There Are Always Good People in the World

Deciding to allow myself to be guided each day was a huge step for me.  I am a Type A personality that makes things happen; I don’t wait to react to what comes my way.  That concept can also work against me.  Over the last several months, I was slowly digging myself into a hole of depression.  I didn’t do…

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A Letter to My Daddy

Dear Daddy,  At this very moment, on this day in 1979, I came in through the garage, walked up the stairs, and found you lying there.  The best I can tell is that you came home, let the dog out on his run, and just keeled over and dropped dead.  You didn’t even get a chance to reach for the…

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Pen a Letter to Yourself

I was recently sent an interesting article on five powerful ways to love yourself.  One suggestion was to pen a letter to yourself highlighting all your good qualities and offering the encouragement that you need to hear.  Anyone that follows me knows my life is an open book.  I decided to write the letter and make it public.  Perhaps it…

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Time and Place

Many years ago, my friend Greg Pierce shared that “faith” is an acronym for finding answers in the heart.  Rather than looking outside myself for the answers I seek, I only need to look within.  Sometimes I remember that, and sometimes emotions overcome me to the point that I am driven by them.  The latter has been the case for…

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Who I Would Be If I Got Out of the Way

I began imagining who I would be if I truly allowed myself to become all that I could be.  While still a bit scary, some of the thoughts were quite exciting. From a health standpoint, allowing myself to achieve and maintain my goal weight would elevate me in several ways.  I’ve used my weight to keep people away, for not…

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Becoming Part of the Solution

You may or may not have noticed there were no posts the last few weeks.  My life has felt like it turned upside down.  Physically, spiritually, and emotionally I have been completely off kilter.  My visits to the gym have been, well, nil other than once in the last 7 weeks.  Meditating has been sporadic at best.  My eating, while…

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You Never Know Where Help Will Come From

My job is to acknowledge the need for help and humbly ask for it.  I recently had several great reminders to get out of the way and let the answers come from where they are supposed to.  The first and most recent example… A lady reached out on one of the Recovery pages I am on asking for help.  She…

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Not Everyone Gets to Celebrate Father’s Day

Dear Dad, Well, here it is again – the 40th Father’s Day without you.  As I write this, it feels like I am talking about someone else.  You died when I was 21.  I remember the first many Father’s Days without you, and they were horrible.  The day was spent getting stoned or drunk, trying hard not to feel the agony…

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Being Good to Myself

“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.”  Buddha.  When I recently saw this on someone’s Facebook page, it stopped me in my tracks.  Perhaps this is one of the pieces missing in my life.  I’m definitely good to myself… nails, hair, massage, etc.  But am I compassionate?  Would I say some of the things I tell myself to…

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We Only Have This Very Moment

Dear Grant, It is a week, almost to the minute, since I texted you to find out if you were joining the conference call we had scheduled with a vendor.  Knowing you as I do, there had to be a good reason you weren’t on time.  I let the others know that I wanted to wait a few minutes for…

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It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

I could never in my wildest dreams imagine a day when I couldn’t walk in Starbucks and sit down with a cup of coffee.  The idea that Publix would only allow the purchase of two packages of fresh protein per person – that the store would have empty shelves where toilet paper and paper towels once were – never crossed…

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Happy Birthday on the Anniversary of Your Funeral

When my Dad passed away in 1979, I didn’t realize he would wind up being buried on his 52nd birthday.  It made a great excuse to get high and stay numb for many years afterwards.  I had no idea how to deal with no longer being Daddy’s little girl.  The truth is that I didn’t know how to process or…

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Well, That Didn’t Feel Too Good!

This crazy and powerless time for all of us has provided so many great opportunities.  I no longer have excuses for ignoring the ever growing list of to-do items in the house; I can write handwritten cards, text, or call people that I have lost touch with and wish I hadn’t; I can reach out to people I know are…

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Why Do I Take Better Care of My Car Than My Body?

The only thing I know about my car is how to open the gas cap and fill up the tank.  When I recently had to call roadside assistance, I didn’t even know how to open the hood as they requested.  Instead, I pushed the button that raises the rear door so they would be able to recognize my car when…

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What I Have Gained From the Virus (Part 1)

It sounds crazy, right?  We are all stuck at home, and for many that means home schooling, few – if any – visits to a store, forced to find ways of entertaining ourselves and our families, etc.  For those that are single, this means endless time alone, no socialization, and no chance to eat with anyone but ourselves. What could…

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What I Have Gained From The Virus (Part 2)

This is part two of my multi-part series on what I have gained from the coronavirus.  To read part one, click here. When this all began, I never would have imagined this would be what I’d write about.  I feel blessed beyond words to have so much to share.  Because so many people are suffering either physically, financially, or emotionally,…

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A Belated Mother’s Day Letter

Dear Mom, I was drawn to write you for the first time in ages, and I’m not sure why.  Perhaps it is because of Mother’s Day, but I guess it doesn’t really matter.  I can’t believe you have been gone 36 years.  You died when I was 26, so you’ve been gone longer than you were with me. Growing up,…

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What Can I, as a White Person, Do?

I’ve done quite a bit of soul-searching this past week after reading many perspectives on the activities of late.  I need to admit something that, looking back, is embarrassing to acknowledge.  Growing up Jewish, I always thought I understood what prejudice felt like.  Being told things like “it’s too bad they didn’t kill more Jews during the Holocaust” and “don’t…

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My 45 Year Class Reunion via Zoom

79 of my former classmates met last Sunday night on Zoom for our 45 year reunion.  I signed up and paid to go and then had what can best be described as an emotional relapse to the way I felt about myself and how I believed others perceived me dating back to 1975.  Instead of holding it in and possibly…

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It’s Peaceful Inside My Own Hulahoop

Do you ever compare your insides to others’ outsides?  For years I didn’t realize that was what I was doing.  I learned what was causing it… For me, it was about not being spiritually centered.  Anytime it happens, when it gets uncomfortable enough and I reflect, it always seems that is the reason.  The most recent example was my at…

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Blog Posts

  • It’s Peaceful Inside My Own Hulahoop August 23, 2020
  • My 45 Year Class Reunion via Zoom August 17, 2020
  • What Can I, as a White Person, Do? June 1, 2020
  • A Belated Mother’s Day Letter May 11, 2020
  • What I Have Gained From The Virus (Part 2) May 7, 2020
  • What I Have Gained From the Virus (Part 1) May 2, 2020
  • Why Do I Take Better Care of My Car Than My Body? April 18, 2020
  • Well, That Didn’t Feel Too Good! April 10, 2020
  • Happy Birthday on the Anniversary of Your Funeral March 24, 2020
  • It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times March 22, 2020
  • We Only Have This Very Moment June 29, 2019
  • Being Good to Myself June 19, 2019
  • Not Everyone Gets to Celebrate Father’s Day June 16, 2019
  • You Never Know Where Help Will Come From May 29, 2019
  • Becoming Part of the Solution May 26, 2019
  • Who I Would Be If I Got Out of the Way April 17, 2019
  • Time and Place April 10, 2019
  • Pen a Letter to Yourself April 2, 2019
  • A Letter to My Daddy March 24, 2019
  • There Are Always Good People in the World March 9, 2019
  • Spiritual Subluxations March 2, 2019
  • My Car Broke Down And It Was Amazing February 23, 2019
  • Not Being First Doesn’t Mean I Am Last February 16, 2019
  • Filling the Void February 9, 2019
  • When I Compare My Insides to Your Outsides February 4, 2019
  • My Five Year Cancer-versary January 26, 2019
  • If the Truth Hurts, Look in the Mirror January 23, 2019
  • My Word For 2019 Is Believe January 15, 2019
  • Whatever I Feed Grows January 10, 2019
  • My Body Told Me How Well I Am Doing January 4, 2019
  • The Year in Review December 31, 2018
  • From Grinch to Grateful December 22, 2018
  • A Stone for My Brother December 12, 2018
  • Be Open to Whoever the Universe Sends Your Way November 2, 2018
  • Doing Nothing is Doing Something August 21, 2018
  • Being Parentless Doesn’t Mean I Don’t Have Family May 8, 2018
  • We Each Decide When We’re Ready to Stop Fighting February 26, 2018
  • When In Doubt, Say It Out Loud February 24, 2018
  • No Such Thing as a Coincidence February 15, 2018
  • Being My Own Valentine February 14, 2018
  • Dear Gene January 27, 2018
  • 1,461 Days Ago January 20, 2018
  • A Gift from Grandpa January 8, 2018
  • Dear Cancer January 1, 2018
  • The Last Few Hours of My 50s July 12, 2017
I Am A Thrivalist

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I Am A Thrivalist
Be there for others, but never leave yourself behind.Random acts of kindness idea of the day: Perform a random act of kindness for someone you don’t know.Gratitude list for Thursday-Saturday: #1. Grateful for an awesome gate agent and our conversation. #2. Grateful for sleeping in my own bed. #3. Grateful for a visit with a friend. #4. Grateful for time with my amazing co-workers. #5. Grateful for the awesome volunteers at the Drake Closet. #6. Grateful for having travel insurance. Was paid everything for the trip I cancelled due to my fall. #7. Grateful for time with my tribe. #8. Grateful the meds seems to be helping…need to get used to the side effects. You are special so be good not yourself today!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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All that I love it's more important than all that I fear.Random acts of kindness idea of the day: Feed something you love.Gratitude list for Monday-Wednesday: #1. Grateful management made the right decision and cancelled our event since so many people couldn't get to Dallas. #2. Grateful for being safe and warm in the hotel since I couldn't leave early. #3. Grateful for time with those that did make it to Dallas. #4. Grateful for meeting a coworker for the first time in person and seeing another one that I truly love and haven't seen in two years. #5. Grateful 4 a very intimate conversation with someone I truly respect. You are special so be good not yourself today!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Weekly prayer list belowLearn to be alone and to like it. There is nothing more freeing and empowering than learning to like your own company. Mandy HaleRandom acts of kindness idea of the day: Keep a scarf, hat or gloves you no longer use in your car and give it to someone you see that is without them in the cold.Gratitude list for Sunday: #1. Grateful for a lot of laughter on the drive home from Greenville. #2. Grateful for a nice conversation on the way to the airport. #3. Grateful for choosing to be packed for my Dallas trip so I didn’t have to rush. #4. Grateful for the Delta captain that took me to the gate from the plane because somebody took my wheelchair. He was kind beyond words. #5. Grateful for time with my co-worker for dinner. #6. Grateful for an awesome waiter that was very entertaining. Prayer ListI know of prayer and have seen the miracles it provides. Gd knows who we are speaking about in our prayers so we don’t need to provide full names. If you want the person to be anonymous, first names are enough.PLEASE SEND UPDATES: IT GOOD TO KNOW HOW THINGS ARE GOING.PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN I CAN REMOVE SOMEONE OR NEED TO ADD A NAME SO For damage HIS STAYS CURRENT.UPDATES:--Robinson Ng’ang’a – 2yo son had pda procedure Friday and is home recuperating. NEWLY ADDED THIS WEEK: Family of Tyre Nichols.ONGOING PRAYER LIST:Do you have any updates for people on this list?--Damien – Friend’s son with cancer –Receiving chemo in his spine 2x/week and 24 hour infusions every other week. Fighting “like hell” according to his mother.--Susan F – Needs prayers for her health. Just had a procedure and waiting to see if it worked or if further surgery is needed.--Gail Allison – The love of her life Scott passed away last week. Beyond the emotional loss, she is left with thousands of dollars of debt. Also lost his monthly income. A GoFundMe has been set up.--Laura & Keith Colemen – Are both at the VA. Her husband has some form of dementia and she is learning to walk again--Becky – my friend lost her only brother suddenly yesterday. Her 80+yo parents have to prepare to bury their son. --Linda Tuveson – Recuperating at daughter’s house. Still needs prayers for another health challenge.--Special family going thru more than can be imagined. Gd will know who you are praying for. prayers really needed-- Susan Melissa Gross or Ora Malka bas Ruchel - Her health has worsened. --Ken P – Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. – Needs prayers and positive energy.--Julie – Co-worker’s sister going thru cancer--Lisa Ann Barbour-McHattie – Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.--Julie – Wife of a client with aggressive breast cancer needs prayers. Latest update is the treatments are working. Chemo is over but radiation starts soon.--Special family going thru more than imaginable. Gd knows who they are.--This family is very special to me. Please read this and share. Got a spare Kidney? Dr. Paul Merlis, needs a kidney transplant. After a long career as an Emergency Physician, treating more than 150,000 patients over 40 years (not to mention the ones he sewed up on our dining room table), he now needs medical help himself. If you would consider becoming a kidney donor please let me know--The people of the Ukraine --Chaim Meyer ben Ora Malka, serious health issues--Carol Carola –Needs all the prayers you have.--Those that are suffering and have nobody to pray for them. --Those going thru the virus, having financial hardships, emotional challenges or difficulty adjusting to this new life we are leading.--The addicts that are struggling, those that have relapsed and those trying to make their way back to the rooms.-- Susan Melissa Gross or Ora Malka bas Ruchel Her health has worsened. --Eddie – Son died of a drug overdose and parents are barely holding on.--Woman I met that had the courage to leave a severely abusive relationship with her 5 children and go to a shelter.--Sean – The son of my oldest friend. Home from hospital but has a long recovery ahead. Please keep praying,--Susie, Jacob & Reece – Friend & sons in the UK that need prayers. Gd knows why--Mary H – Serious spine problems. If nerve block doesn’t work will need surgery.--Family of Justin M – Father found son dead of overdose; left 2 children.-- Tommy - He has leukemia and he’s having surgery for blood clots--Chaim Meyer ben Ora Malka--David – An 8 month old with a serious illness that they hope may be able to be helped in 5 months when he is stable enough to withstand the surgery,--Sister of oncology nurse I met yesterday. Has brain cancer and is being treated in Slydell, LA. Can’t remember her name, but Gd knows who I mean.--Kim-Sister of a former classmate. Cancer has found a new home in her spleen and we sure could use any additional prayers for her. She will be having surgery early in the new year to remove it, but her life after removal will involve a lot of challenges.You are special so be good to yourself today!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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“Don’t let yesterday use up too much of today.” – Cherokee Indian ProverbRandom act of kindness idea of the day: Be present in every moment…it will never be exactly the same again. Gratitude list for Friday & Saturday: #1. Grateful for arriving to & from the convention safe. #2. Grateful for time including lots of laughter with someone I love. #3. Grateful for the messages I heard in meetings and workshops. #4. Grateful for the honor of being asked to share. #5. Grateful for breaking bread with people I didn’t know well. #6. Grateful for special chats with someone I love and respect. #7. Grateful there wasn’t an actual fire when the alarm went off. #8. Grateful for being the chance to be of service and defend some older people with physical challenges. #9. Grateful for the extremely comfortable bed and pillows. #10. Grateful for meeting an interesting lady that wants to keep in touch.You are special so be good to yourself today!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Fall in love with taking care of yourself. Mind. Body. Spirit.Random act of kindness idea of the day: Do something to show yourself love.Gratitude list for Thursday: #1. Grateful for a break from strength training on my shoulder. Starting again this morning. #2. Grateful for a great chat with my boss. #3. Grateful for those that show up to work retail. It’s a hard job and they were very nice to me. #4. Grateful for another year passing since my breast cancer diagnosis. #5. Grateful my friend’s son in Africa is in the hospital getting ready for his procedure in part due to the generosity of so many people I know. #6. Grateful for finalizing everything for next week’s work event so I am not rushed in the last minute. #7. Grateful an old work colleague reached out.You are special so be good to yourself today!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Your beliefs don't make you a better person, your behavior does.Random act of kindness idea of the day: move your neighbors garbage pail from the street.Gratitude list for Wednesday: #1. Grateful for doing something for my self-care. #2. Grateful I didn’t have the same side effects from my new medication as the previous day. #3. Grateful I can easily fall asleep. #4. Grateful for the kind words someone said to me that I wasn’t expecting. #5. Grateful for a beautiful conversation and someone saying they missed me. #6. Grateful I am getting to know several people going on the same cruise as me via Facebook. #7. Grateful for an awesome front desk clerk that was very helpful at a hotel I will be staying at.You are special so be good to yourself today!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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The only people who get upset when you set boundaries are the ones who benefited from you having none.Random act of kindness idea of the day: Make sure your boundaries are in place and you are respecting them so others will.Gratitude list for Tuesday: #1. Grateful for time with a friend going thru a challenging time. #2. Grateful for already being packed for back to back trips starting Friday so I don’t have any last minute rushing. #3. Grateful for time with my amazing sponsor and the relationship we have developed over time. #4. Grateful the effects of a new medication subsided. #5. Grateful for a forgiving friend when I didn’t have her birthday on my calendar.You are special so be good to yourself today!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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“Time isn’t precious at all, because it is an illusion. What you perceive as precious is not time but the one point that is out of time: the Now. That is precious indeed. The more you are focused on time — past and future — the more you miss the Now, the most precious thing there is.” ― Eckhart TolleRandom act of kindness idea of the day: Enjoy more moments making memories.Gratitude list for Monday: #1. Grateful for a mindset that is serving me. #2. Grateful for online medical appointments. #3. Grateful for working on finalizing travel plans. #4. Grateful for plans with women I love for lunch and dinner. #5. Grateful for learning by watching others. #6. Grateful for finding joy in the simplest of things.You are special so be good to yourself today!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Weekly prayer list below:One of the truest signs of maturity is the ability to disagree with someone while still remaining respectful. Dave WillisRandom acts of kindness idea of the day: Count to 3 when upset so you can respond rather than react.Gratitude list for Sunday: 1. Grateful a friend made it home safe. 2. Grateful for taking the time to make myself a nice dinner. 3. Grateful for choosing to stay in bed all day it seems I needed it. 4. Grateful for insurance so I can get the care I need.Prayer ListI know of prayer and have seen the miracles it provides. Gd knows who we are speaking about in our prayers so we don’t need to provide full names. If you want the person to be anonymous, first names are enough.PLEASE SEND UPDATES: IT GOOD TO KNOW HOW THINGS ARE GOING.PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN I CAN REMOVE SOMEONE OR NEED TO ADD A NAME SO For damage HIS STAYS CURRENT.UPDATES:--Terri Peterson- Passed away quietly at home. Please pray for her husband.--Damien – Friend’s son with cancer –Receiving chemo in his spine 2x/week and 24 hour infusions every other week. Fighting “like hell” according to his mother.--Robinson Ng’ang’a – 2yo son of someone I spent time with in Africa with PDA. Surgery is February 6th.NEWLY ADDED THIS WEEK: --Susan F – Needs prayers for her health. Just had a procedure and waiting to see if it worked or if further surgery is needed.ONGOING PRAYER LIST:Do you have any updates for people on this list?--Gail Allison – The love of her life Scott passed away last week. Beyond the emotional loss, she is left with thousands of dollars of debt. Also lost his monthly income. A GoFundMe has been set up.--Laura & Keith Colemen – Are both at the VA. Her husband has some form of dementia and she is learning to walk again--Becky – my friend lost her only brother suddenly yesterday. Her 80+yo parents have to prepare to bury their son. --Linda Tuveson – Recuperating at daughter’s house. Still needs prayers for another health challenge.--Special family going thru more than can be imagined. Gd will know who you are praying for. prayers really needed-- Susan Melissa Gross or Ora Malka bas Ruchel - Her health has worsened. --Ken P – Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. – Needs prayers and positive energy.--Julie – Co-worker’s sister going thru cancer--Lisa Ann Barbour-McHattie – Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.--Julie – Wife of a client with aggressive breast cancer needs prayers. Latest update is the treatments are working. Chemo is over but radiation starts soon.--Special family going thru more than imaginable. Gd knows who they are.--This family is very special to me. Please read this and share. Got a spare Kidney? Dr. Paul Merlis, needs a kidney transplant. After a long career as an Emergency Physician, treating more than 150,000 patients over 40 years (not to mention the ones he sewed up on our dining room table), he now needs medical help himself. If you would consider becoming a kidney donor please let me know--The people of the Ukraine --Chaim Meyer ben Ora Malka, serious health issues--Carol Carola –Needs all the prayers you have.--Those that are suffering and have nobody to pray for them. --Those going thru the virus, having financial hardships, emotional challenges or difficulty adjusting to this new life we are leading.--The addicts that are struggling, those that have relapsed and those trying to make their way back to the rooms.-- Susan Melissa Gross or Ora Malka bas Ruchel Her health has worsened. --Eddie – Son died of a drug overdose and parents are barely holding on.--Woman I met that had the courage to leave a severely abusive relationship with her 5 children and go to a shelter.--Sean – The son of my oldest friend. Home from hospital but has a long recovery ahead. Please keep praying,--Susie, Jacob & Reece – Friend & sons in the UK that need prayers. Gd knows why--Mary H – Serious spine problems. If nerve block doesn’t work will need surgery.--Family of Justin M – Father found son dead of overdose; left 2 children.-- Tommy - He has leukemia and he’s having surgery for blood clots--Chaim Meyer ben Ora Malka--David – An 8 month old with a serious illness that they hope may be able to be helped in 5 months when he is stable enough to withstand the surgery,--Sister of oncology nurse I met yesterday. Has brain cancer and is being treated in Slydell, LA. Can’t remember her name, but Gd knows who I mean.--Kim-Sister of a former classmate. Cancer has found a new home in her spleen and we sure could use any additional prayers for her. She will be having surgery early in the new year to remove it, but her life after removal will involve a lot of challenges.You are special so be good to yourself today!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Anything that costs you your peace is too expensive. Learn to let go.Random act of kindness idea of the day: Choose something/someone to let go of.Gratitude list for Saturday: #1. Grateful someone showed up for the walk I organized. Had a nice chat. #2. Grateful for attending a 40 year recovery celebration. #3. Grateful for meeting men from all over the country that came to honor the celebrant along with some meaningful conversations. #4. Grateful for sharing what is going on with me and getting some great feedback. #5. Grateful for being asked to share my story at a residential treatment facility and meeting some very special ladies. #6. Grateful for sharing my truth with someone in a kind way.You are special so be good to yourself today!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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All that I love is more important to me than all that I fear.Random act of kindness idea of the day: Pick a trait you admire in someone else and let them know.Gratitude list for Friday: #1. Grateful for realizing my truth in an important part of my life. #2. Grateful for my Friday night “tribe time”. #3. Grateful someone I love and admire showed up to my home group. #4. Grateful for someone that makes me a cup of coffee every week before our NA meeting. #5. Grateful for a shift in my heart. #6. Grateful I am getting introduced to a couple going to a convention I plan on attending this summer. #7. Grateful for being able to share a poor restaurant experience in a kind and productive way with the manager rather than just leaving and bad mouthing them.You are special so be good to yourself today!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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At that point in life where your talent meets the needs of the world, that is where Gd wants you to be. Albert SchweitzerRandom act of kindness idea of the day: Use a talent you possess to help someoneGratitude list for Thursday: #1. Grateful for my oncologist and the news that I am still cancer free! #2. Grateful for an agreement that if implemented, will help provide the life I want. #3. Grateful for slowly making changes in my life that are serving who I want to be. #4. Grateful for an amazing nurse (he was a physician in Russia) and receptionist at the oncologist. I had meaningful conversations with both. #5. Grateful for still carrying around the magnets I had made 9 years ago. Gave one to somebody yesterday and they said the message was exactly what they needed at that moment. #6. Grateful that, no matter how I am feeling, I can always find gratitude.You are special so be good to yourself today!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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The comeback is always stronger than the setback.Random act of kindness idea of the day: Stop and chat with a homeless person.Gratitude list for Tuesday & Wednesday: #1. Grateful for standing up for myself and getting results with a company. #2. Grateful for a conversation with a friend going thru a challenging time. #3. Grateful for a better range of motion…now it is about strengthening my shoulder. #4. Grateful for hearing from someone I worked with over 15 years ago and kind words they shared. #5. Grateful for a conversation that will hopefully help me have the life I want. #6. Grateful for being gentle with myself no matter what. #7. Grateful for my therapist and realizing a pattern that I want to address. #8. Grateful for today while having several wonderful things to look forward to. #9. Grateful I am able to type more without voice recognition.You are special so be good to yourself today!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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You're allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.Random act of kindness idea of the day: Be is kind to yourself as you are to a stranger you meetGratitude list for Monday: #1. Grateful Terri is no longer suffering. #2. Grateful Peter’s son will have surgery February 6th. Still short about $300. #3. Grateful for being healthy and receiving a travel voucher from work and being able to plan a trip to Budapest and Croatia. I am Hungarian, so this will be very meaningful in addition to attending an NA convention. #4. Grateful for being able to use creativity at work. #5. Grateful for a supportive boss. #6. Grateful for a nice chat with the owner of a restaurant I go to. #7. Grateful for watching someone I love experience the gifts of recovery in a big way.You are special so be good to yourself today!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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PLEASE READ THE PRAYER LIST. THERE ARE MANY REQUESTS FROM PERSONAL FRIENDS AND SEVERAL ARE CRITICAL.We should be lifting each other up and cheering each other on, not trying to outshine one another period the sky would be awfully dark with just one star.Random act of kindness idea of the day: reach out to somebody and cheer them on!Gratitude list for Saturday & Sunday: 1. Grateful that whatever bug I had since Friday is mostly gone. Was barely able to get around this weekend. 2. Grateful for the incredible outpouring of prayers and financial support for Peter’s 2yo son in Africa. Still need money, but from many of you this weekend. 3. Grateful for those that ask for help so I am given the opportunity. 4. Grateful for being able to encourage someone I have never met until yesterday that is having a rough time. 5. Grateful for making contact with someone in NA Budapest. I plan on going to their convention this summer. 6. Grateful my home has a comforting atmosphere when I feel sick. 7. Grateful for the opportunity to pray for so many I love that are suffering in various ways currently.Prayer ListI know of prayer and have seen the miracles it provides. Gd knows who we are speaking about in our prayers so we don’t need to provide full names. If you want the person to be anonymous, first names are enough.PLEASE SEND UPDATES: IT GOOD TO KNOW HOW THINGS ARE GOING.PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN I CAN REMOVE SOMEONE OR NEED TO ADD A NAME SO For damage HIS STAYS CURRENT.UPDATES:--Felix Lorenzo – Had some challenges with pain and blood pressure in the hospital but is home recuperating.--Tony Moon – Is home from his deployment--Terri Peterson- DESPERATELY needs prayers.--Damien – Friend’s son with cancer –The cancer is now on his brain stem. Fighting it aggressively.--Laura & Keith Colemen – Are both at the VA. Her husband has some form of dementia and she is learning to walk again.NEWLY ADDED THIS WEEK: --Robinson Ng’ang’a – 2yo son of someone I spent time with in Africa. H has a PDA (an opening in the blood vessel leading to the heart). They are literally in the hospital right now for the first treatment. We have all raised almost $7k. The are short about $600. Prayers are most important, but if you can help in any small way, please let me know. I have Venmo and PayPal.--Gail Allison – The love of her life Scott passed away last week. Beyond the emotional loss, she is left with thousands of dollars of debt. Also lost his monthly income. A GoFundMe has been set up.--Becky – my friend lost her only brother suddenly yesterday. Her 80+yo parents have to prepare to bury their son. ONGOING PRAYER LIST:Do you have any updates for people on this list?--Linda Tuveson – Recuperating at daughter’s house. Still needs prayers for another health challenge.--Special family going thru more than can be imagined. Gd will know who you are praying for. prayers really needed-- Susan Melissa Gross or Ora Malka bas Ruchel - Her health has worsened. --Mike and Barb – Mike is healing quite well. Barb has ongoing challenges.--Ken P – Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. – Needs prayers and positive energy.--Julie – Co-worker’s sister going thru cancer--Lisa Ann Barbour-McHattie – Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.--Susan F – Needs prayers for her health.--Julie – Wife of a client with aggressive breast cancer needs prayers. Latest update is the treatments are working. Chemo is over but radiation starts soon.--Special family going thru more than imaginable. Gd knows who they are.--This family is very special to me. Please read this and share. Got a spare Kidney? Dr. Paul Merlis, needs a kidney transplant. After a long career as an Emergency Physician, treating more than 150,000 patients over 40 years (not to mention the ones he sewed up on our dining room table), he now needs medical help himself. If you would consider becoming a kidney donor please let me know--The people of the Ukraine --Chaim Meyer ben Ora Malka, serious health issues--Carol Carola –Needs all the prayers you have.--Those that are suffering and have nobody to pray for them. --Those going thru the virus, having financial hardships, emotional challenges or difficulty adjusting to this new life we are leading.--The addicts that are struggling, those that have relapsed and those trying to make their way back to the rooms.-- Susan Melissa Gross or Ora Malka bas Ruchel Her health has worsened. --Eddie – Son died of a drug overdose and parents are barely holding on.--Woman I met that had the courage to leave a severely abusive relationship with her 5 children and go to a shelter.--Sean – The son of my oldest friend. Home from hospital but has a long recovery ahead. Please keep praying,--Susie, Jacob & Reece – Friend & sons in the UK that need prayers. Gd knows why--Mary H – Serious spine problems. If nerve block doesn’t work will need surgery.--Family of Justin M – Father found son dead of overdose; left 2 children.-- Tommy - He has leukemia and he’s having surgery for blood clots--Chaim Meyer ben Ora Malka--David – An 8 month old with a serious illness that they hope may be able to be helped in 5 months when he is stable enough to withstand the surgery,--Sister of oncology nurse I met yesterday. Has brain cancer and is being treated in Slydell, LA. Can’t remember her name, but Gd knows who I mean.-- Joan – grieving the loss of their first born son and now her husband passed away--Kim-Sister of a former classmate. Cancer has found a new home in her spleen and we sure could use any additional prayers for her. She will be having surgery early in the new year to remove it, but her life after removal will involve a lot of challenges.You are special so be good to yourself today!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Celebrate all the greatness in your lifeRandom act of kindness idea of the day: Celebrate someone you respect.Gratitude list for Wednesday/Thursday/Friday: : #1. Grateful for making it home safe after late flights, hurricane warnings and severe thunderstorms. #2. Grateful for meeting prospects in person and getting to know them better #3. Grateful for an awesome flight attendant and our conversation. #4. Grateful to those that are helping a friend in Africa raise enough money for his son’s heart treatment. #5. Grateful for an interesting experience at a federal penitentiary. #6. Grateful a friend shared her professional truth after a conversation we had. #7. Grateful for discovering Turmeric and the amazing effect it is having on me. #8. Grateful the rain has passed. #9. Grateful for knowing I am ok no matter what the today or any day brings. #10. Grateful someone I love shared some devastating news even though I feel completely powerless.You are special so be good to yourself today!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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You can't reach for anything new if your hands are still full of yesterday's junk. -Louise Smith Random act of kindness idea of the day: Let go of something that no longer serve youGratitude list for Monday n& Tuesday: #1. Grateful beyond words for the awesome sales engineer I work/travel with and our relationship. #2. Grateful for a lot of much needed laughter about our travel circumstances. #3. Grateful for the energy for 17 hour days. #4. Grateful for making several good food choices. #4. Grateful there isn’t snow. We have a lot of driving and it is much easier. #5. Grateful for realizing I am more technically knowledgeable than I thought.You are special so be good to yourself today ... See MoreSee Less
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Weekly prayer list belowThere's no such thing as a mistake. Everything happens in divine order. I am being guided to learn and grow. Random act of kindness idea of the day: take someones shopping basket back for them.Gratitude list for Sunday: #1. Grateful for going over step work with a sponsee. #2. Grateful for a caring doctor. #3. grateful for a helpful clerk at CVS. #4. grateful for being able to pack on my own. It was painful, but it's the first time I've been able to do it by myself. #5. Grateful for being updated about some health situations you so I can pray and ask others to do the same.Prayer ListI know of prayer and have seen the miracles it provides. Gd knows who we are speaking about in our prayers so we don’t need to provide full names. If you want the person to be anonymous, first names are enough.PLEASE SEND UPDATES: IT GOOD TO KNOW HOW THINGS ARE GOING.PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN I CAN REMOVE SOMEONE OR NEED TO ADD A NAME SO For damage HIS STAYS CURRENT.UPDATES:NEWLY ADDED THIS WEEK: Felix Lorenzo – HAVING SURGERY THIS MORNING AT 8:30. PLEASE PRAY FOR HIM NOW.Alexanderm – 3 yo having life saving surgery tomorrow.ONGOING PRAYER LIST:Do you have any updates for people on this list?--Terri Peterson- Getting ready to start treatment for an aggressive and rare cancer.--Linda Tuveson – Recuperating at daughter’s house. Still needs prayers for another health challenge.--Special family going thru more than can be imagined. Gd will know who you are praying for. prayers really needed-- Susan Melissa Gross or Ora Malka bas Ruchel - Her health has worsened. --Me – .Pain is a little better but still feel it. Would appreciate positive energy.--Damien – Friend’s son with cancer –will be hospitalized on 1/11 to have chemo for about a week to prepare for the transplant of his own stem cells back into his body. his mom is grateful for all of your prayers.. --Mike and Barb – Mike is healing quite well. Barb has ongoing challenges.--Ken P – Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. – Needs prayers and positive energy.--Damien – Friend’s son with cancer – Is at home alone. --Julie – Co-worker’s sister going thru cancer--Lisa Ann Barbour-McHattie – Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.--Susan F – Needs prayers for her health.--Julie – Wife of a client with aggressive breast cancer needs prayers. Latest update is the treatments are working. Chemo is over but radiation starts soon.--Special family going thru more than imaginable. Gd knows who they are.--This family is very special to me. Please read this and share. Got a spare Kidney? Dr. Paul Merlis, needs a kidney transplant. After a long career as an Emergency Physician, treating more than 150,000 patients over 40 years (not to mention the ones he sewed up on our dining room table), he now needs medical help himself. If you would consider becoming a kidney donor please let me know--The people of the Ukraine --Chaim Meyer ben Ora Malka, serious health issues--Tony Moon – Is deployed. His wife will be taking care of the family. Prayer needed for everyone.--Carol Carola –Needs all the prayers you have.--Those that are suffering and have nobody to pray for them. --Those going thru the virus, having financial hardships, emotional challenges or difficulty adjusting to this new life we are leading.--The addicts that are struggling, those that have relapsed and those trying to make their way back to the rooms.-- Susan Melissa Gross or Ora Malka bas Ruchel Her health has worsened. --Eddie – Son died of a drug overdose and parents are barely holding on.--Woman I met that had the courage to leave a severely abusive relationship with her 5 children and go to a shelter.--Sean – The son of my oldest friend. Home from hospital but has a long recovery ahead. Please keep praying,--Susie, Jacob & Reece – Friend & sons in the UK that need prayers. Gd knows why--Mary H – Serious spine problems. If nerve block doesn’t work will need surgery.--Family of Justin M – Father found son dead of overdose; left 2 children.-- Tommy - He has leukemia and he’s having surgery for blood clots--Chaim Meyer ben Ora Malka--David – An 8 month old with a serious illness that they hope may be able to be helped in 5 months when he is stable enough to withstand the surgery,--Sister of oncology nurse I met yesterday. Has brain cancer and is being treated in Slydell, LA. Can’t remember her name, but Gd knows who I mean.-- Joan – grieving the loss of their first born son and now her husband passed away--Kim-Sister of a former classmate. Cancer has found a new home in her spleen and we sure could use any additional prayers for her. She will be having surgery early in the new year to remove it, but her life after removal will involve a lot of challenges.You are special so be good to yourself today!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Worry is a total waste of time. It doesn't change anything. All it does is steal your joy and keep you very busy doing nothing.Random act of kindness idea of the day: Don’t judge for 24 nhours.Gratitude list for Saturday: #1. gr.ateful for a very kind gift from someone I love. #2. Grateful for spending time with Simon and Matan and getting to feed Matan. #3. Grateful for the ladies that showed up for The Walking group I am trying to start. #4.. Grateful for walking 30 minutes. more than I have in ages. #5. Grateful for choosing not to worry about the physical reaction I had to something. Will call the doctor and see what's going on. #6. Grateful for a gift a waitress I see regularly gave me. It was so thoughtful it brought me to tears. #7. Grateful for taking the time for a much needed nap.You are special so be good to yourself today!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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All that I need is coming to me in ways I could never have imagined.Random act of kindness idea of the day: stay open to what the universe sends you.Gratitude list for Friday: #1. Grateful for those that trust me professionally and otherwise. #2. Grateful for beginning a new level of strength training at physical therapy. #3. grateful for a newcomer that came to the meeting. #4. Grateful for spending time with my tribe. #5. Grateful for those that are interested in The Walking group that I am starting this morning. Hopefully people will show up but if not I will start walking today. #6. Grateful that I am absolutely sure a big decision I made is the right one.You are special so be good to yourself today!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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What if the only resolution you made for the new year is to love yourself more?Random act of kindness idea of the day: Do something loving for yourself periodGratitude list for Thursday: #1. Grateful a new coworker reached out and we had a wonderful conversation. #2. Grateful somebody I love made a very generous offer. #3 grateful for a thoughtful gift that gives me the opportunity to focus on one special thought each day. #4. Grateful for choosing to be gentle with myself even when I don't make the most optimal decision. #5. grateful for posting that I wanted to start a walking group in my area. We are meeting tomorrow. Hopeful people will show up but even if they don't, it gets me out of the house so I begin walking.You are special so be good to yourself today!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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No matter how educated, talented, rich or cool you believe you are, how you treat people ultimately tells all. Integrity is everything.Random act of kindness idea of the day: Treat people with respect.Gratitude list for Wednesday: #1. Grateful For spending time with someone I love. #2. grateful for doing more strength training at physical therapy. #3. Grateful for my amazing boss. we have a wonderful relationship. #4. Grateful for being told how well respected I am professionally and actually believing it. #5. Grateful for the progress I am making with my trauma therapist. She is truly a gift from Gd. #6. Grateful for reaching out to someone I love who has become family to me. #7. Grateful that each day I am able to post so many things that I am grateful for.You are special so be good to yourself today!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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You don't have to be perfect to inspire other people. Let them be inspired by the way you deal with your struggles, your heartache and your imperfections.Random act of kindness idea of the day: Pick up litter you see.Gratitude list for Tuesday: #1. Grateful for attending my first virtual Weight Watchers meeting. I was very nervous but they were very kind and welcoming. #2. grateful for a positive report from the orthopedist about my progress. It is going to be another several months but I'm coming along. #3. Grateful for help sending someone a gift in the UK. I wasn't able to do it from here. #4. Grateful for sharing my truth and having it received in a positive way. #5. Grateful for an awesome neighbor that I always have great conversations with.You are special so be good to yourself today!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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At the end of the day IT’S JUST YOU VS YOURandom act of kindness idea of the day: Have a judgment free dayGratitude list for Monday: #1. Grateful for being able to sleep in my bed somewhat comfortably. #2. Grateful I did some interesting energy work and detoxing with the hope of feeling better. #3. Grateful for time with someone I love in a unique way. #4. Grateful for receiving thoughtful gifts. #5. Grateful for a kind post that I was included in. #6. Grateful for being able to partially life my arm more than I have been able to.You are special so be good to yourself today!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Weekly prayer list belowHave stories to tell, not stuff to show.Random act of kindness idea of the day: Be a good listenerGratitude list for Sunday: #1. Grateful for making it home safe. #2. Grateful for the kindness of a waitress at the hotel. #3. Grateful for GM and AGM were at the hotel and I could tell them how awesome their staff was. #4. Grateful for several great chats on the drive home. #5. Grateful for being able to pump gas myself. I haven’t been able to do that since my fall. #6. Grateful for sharing a difficult decision with someone and their reaction. #7. Grateful for an unexpected gift from the owner of a restaurant I support.Prayer ListI know of prayer and have seen the miracles it provides. Gd knows who we are speaking about in our prayers so we don’t need to provide full names. If you want the person to be anonymous, first names are enough.PLEASE SEND UPDATES: IT GOOD TO KNOW HOW THINGS ARE GOING.PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN I CAN REMOVE SOMEONE OR NEED TO ADD A NAME SO For damage HIS STAYS CURRENT.UPDATES:--Terri Peterson- Getting ready to start treatment for an aggressive and rare cancer.--Linda Tuveson – Recuperating at daughter’s house. Still needs prayers for another health challenge.NEWLY ADDED THIS WEEK: ONGOING PRAYER LIST:Do you have any updates for people on this list?--Special family going thru more than can be imagined. Gd will know who you are praying for. prayers really needed-- Susan Melissa Gross or Ora Malka bas Ruchel - Her health has worsened. --Me – .Pain is a little better but still feel it. Would appreciate positive energy.--Damien – Friend’s son with cancer –will be hospitalized on 1/11 to have chemo for about a week to prepare for the transplant of his own stem cells back into his body. his mom is grateful for all of your prayers.. --Mike and Barb – Mike is healing quite well. Barb has ongoing challenges.--Ken P – Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. – Needs prayers and positive energy.--Damien – Friend’s son with cancer – Is at home alone. --Julie – Co-worker’s sister going thru cancer--Lisa Ann Barbour-McHattie – Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.--Susan F – Needs prayers for her health.--Julie – Wife of a client with aggressive breast cancer needs prayers. Latest update is the treatments are working. Chemo is over but radiation starts soon.--Special family going thru more than imaginable. Gd knows who they are.--This family is very special to me. Please read this and share. Got a spare Kidney? Dr. Paul Merlis, needs a kidney transplant. After a long career as an Emergency Physician, treating more than 150,000 patients over 40 years (not to mention the ones he sewed up on our dining room table), he now needs medical help himself. If you would consider becoming a kidney donor please let me know--The people of the Ukraine --Chaim Meyer ben Ora Malka, serious health issues--Tony Moon – Is deployed. His wife will be taking care of the family. Prayer needed for everyone.--Carol Carola –Needs all the prayers you have.--Those that are suffering and have nobody to pray for them. --Those going thru the virus, having financial hardships, emotional challenges or difficulty adjusting to this new life we are leading.--The addicts that are struggling, those that have relapsed and those trying to make their way back to the rooms.-- Susan Melissa Gross or Ora Malka bas Ruchel Her health has worsened. --Eddie – Son died of a drug overdose and parents are barely holding on.--Woman I met that had the courage to leave a severely abusive relationship with her 5 children and go to a shelter.--Sean – The son of my oldest friend. Home from hospital but has a long recovery ahead. Please keep praying,--Susie, Jacob & Reece – Friend & sons in the UK that need prayers. Gd knows why--Mary H – Serious spine problems. If nerve block doesn’t work will need surgery.--Family of Justin M – Father found son dead of overdose; left 2 children.-- Tommy - He has leukemia and he’s having surgery for blood clots--Chaim Meyer ben Ora Malka--David – An 8 month old with a serious illness that they hope may be able to be helped in 5 months when he is stable enough to withstand the surgery,--Sister of oncology nurse I met yesterday. Has brain cancer and is being treated in Slydell, LA. Can’t remember her name, but Gd knows who I mean.-- Joan – grieving the loss of their first born son and now her husband passed away--Kim-Sister of a former classmate. Cancer has found a new home in her spleen and we sure could use any additional prayers for her. She will be having surgery early in the new year to remove it, but her life after removal will involve a lot of challenges.You are special so be good to yourself today!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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