As a child, my favorite holiday was Christmas, second only to my birthday. These holidays were important because of the gifts I received. Oh, did I look forward to those holidays and all the presents I was going to delight in. And delight, I certainly did to the extreme. Then slowly things changed. I got married and we… Read More »
Christmas is a precious time for many of us. It’s about family, special relationships, home and sharing together, so clearly demonstrated by the numerous adverts that echo this message at this time of year. A new couple, freshly starting out their lives together, may want to bring some of their familiar traditions with them; the people who must… Read More »
The Merriam Webster dictionary defines the word “merry” as full of gaiety and high spirits. Unfortunately, that does not describe everyone’s experience on any day of the year, let alone at Christmas. There are many during the holiday season who are lonely, sad, or sick. Some face circumstances that involve abuse, addiction or poverty. Many think about unfulfilled… Read More »
Since this blog is premiering on Thanksgiving Day, I thought it might be a good time to focus on the value of giving thanks as an important part of your daily living. Although I see the importance of having specific days to honor things that have value to most people, like Thanksgiving, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Birthdays, Anniversaries… Read More »
This week the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage approached me with a serious question. As far as I am concerned, life is full of questions, but coming from her, I need to be very careful. I have found out that a question with her is not merely a question. It can be a whole lot more than that… Read More »
What plans do you have for Easter Celebration this time? Things are not the way you planned it for the season. But, it can’t change the truth that Christ has risen and has restored all that enemy stole from you including your joy. So, no matter what happens chose to rejoice at this time. This post encourages you… Read More »
The impact of the coronavirus outbreak has been a negative one on most couples around the world, and not only. In case you are passing the time with your partner, then you are probably looking for some ways to actually strengthen your bond so that you can relieve a bit of anxiety while you are at it. Therefore,… Read More »
Are you looking forward to Christmas this year? It seems that for many of us the thought of something bright and festive to look forward to offers a beacon of hope and optimism. No-one has been untouched by the global pandemic and many have been affected by serious health, loss or financial considerations. So, the thought of comfortable… Read More »
A long-term use of certain medicines could be linked to a high risk of fracture nonunion, a new study has found. Following a major surgery, nearly 49.2 percent of the patients receive an opioid prescription during a discharge for the management of post-operative pain. Even then, there is a dearth of evidence supporting that opioids could be more… Read More »
The medical profession has of late started accepting the need for medications pertaining to prescription drug addiction help bringing a ray of hope to people suffering with opioid use disorder (OUD). However, a recently conducted study by clinician scientists at the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) in Portland, observed that insurance rules are restricting the usage of… Read More »