One day, I stopped at a sandwich shop where wholesome sandwiches, with a variety of breads, cheeses, and meats, always made delicious meals. The bread is fresh baked and fills the restaurant with alluring aromas. With that kind of “atmosphere” the employees are always cheerful. That day there was a friendly woman behind the counter … More More Than Lunch
Several years after my husband’s death, I sold my house to buy a smaller condominium. I used the profit from the sale, for needed expensive repairs on the old home and making the down payment on my new home; there was a nice sum of money left. I was so thankful to God for the … More A Series of Miracles
Several years ago I learned a lesson about miracles and prayer blankets. I never heard of a prayer blanket before. Although there are also prayer shawls knitted or crocheted with the same purpose. My neighbor, Ms. S, used to sew prayer blankets from two pieces of material that was a yard long and a yard … More A Blanket of Prayer
I had just finished getting report on my assigned patients on a different floor from my usual cardiac patient floor. My report was just about finished when my patient — labeled “a difficult patient” — in room 205 requested her pain medicine and her medicine for itching. Pain and itching are not uncommon for a dialysis … More She Smiled!
Years ago I took care of an unforgettable cancer patient. She had lost her hair from the chemotherapy, but not her spirit. She quipped about her bald head and how funny she perceived her appearance, calling herself “squirrel head.” I often reminded her how beautiful she was, but she’d just wave her hand at me. … More A Kind Hearted Cancer Patient Gives a Gift
by Melodie Elaine Estes To quest: for that knowledge that will help tou to grow.To learn: with an open mind the things you need to know.To observe: with wisdom and open mind the thoughts to ponder. To give thanks: with heart and senses, full of wonder.To renew: daily the joy of new sights, smells, tastes … More How to Live a Good Life
I try to understand why haters hate the way they do. What drives them to such behaviors. I try to be compassionate and understand what causes some people to hate. Are they desperate; some are sick in their minds or bodies or mentally ill; some may have been treated badly by their own parents or … More Please Don’t Hate
My heart and mind have been full of sadness for the world that we’re living in now. How hard it is sometimes to choose one person when the “mudslinging and insulting” is going on! It has been and still is difficult to listen, focus, and choose a topic and title that we all can agree … More There Is Little Love in Politics
I disagree with the old saying, “Beauty is only skin deep.” I saw a post on Facebook showing women before their applications of make up. Beside each photo was a photo of them with makeup on. The photos of these same women, without makeup, amazed me. They looked so different and yet beautiful in a … More Beauty is Not Only Skin Deep
Over the years I’ve had several interesting encounters with people, which made me feel that I had been led to be at a certain place at a certain time. As a whole, I love people. I was raised in a loving family and was taught in church that God loves everyone. So, I generally have … More Try A Little Kindness
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