Neglecting Yourself Can Lead to Weight Gain I learned the lesson the hard way. When my husband had non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma with central nervous system involvement, I didn’t take care of myself. I spent all of my energies taking care of him, trying to keep up with my job, and parent… Read more“The Dangers of Neglecting Self-Care for Caregivers”
Tag: Coffee for Your Heart
Do You Need to Check Your Coffee Grinder’s Settings?
“Which grinder do you use for your decaf?” I called out to my daughter. “The small one.” I grumbled inwardly—at home I used a nice burr grinder, and I worried that the blade grinder wouldn’t produce the same taste (I’m not a coffee snob, really). My burr grinder odyssey had… Read more“Do You Need to Check Your Coffee Grinder’s Settings?”
How to Reset a Troubled Relationship With a Child
“Can I borrow your cell phone?” she asked me. “What grade are you in?” I asked. “Fourth. I need to call my dad. It’s important.” School had only started two days ago, and I didn’t know all of the students—especially the ones in the lower grades. “Ok. I’ll let you… Read more“How to Reset a Troubled Relationship With a Child”
When You Hit a Roadblock, Praise the Lord!
In between blogging about Pedro’s trip to the trauma room and subsequent surgery to repair his shattered clavicle and writing about how to rock your hospital gown, I failed to share the story of how God protected me in the Emergency Department. On Monday, June 15 I had laparoscopic surgery…. Read more“When You Hit a Roadblock, Praise the Lord!”
What Happens When You Believe in Teamwork
This week I’m writing on my friend Holley Gerth’s prompt: Who in your life lives these words: “I don’t have it all together. But I believe we’re better together.” The weekly prompts for Holley’s Coffee for Your Heart link up celebrate the publication of her newest book You’re Loved No… Read more“What Happens When You Believe in Teamwork”
Three Things You Need to Take Out of Your Purse
Dear Friend, You’ve been hauling three things around in your purse that weigh you down and make you feel burdened, depressed and desperate. Take a moment to sort though all that stuff you haul around and determine what you really need. I’m not talking about the lipstick, your kid’s dirty… Read more“Three Things You Need to Take Out of Your Purse”
Taking Risks and Discovering Rewards in the Grand Canyon
I hiked deeper into the canyon and found gold. “We’re gonna die, Mrs. Ojeda!” one of my students exclaimed as he pointed at the sign warning hikers to NOT attempt to hike from the south rim of the Grand Canyon down to the Colorado River and back in one day…. Read more“Taking Risks and Discovering Rewards in the Grand Canyon”
When God Gives You a Word for the Year: Deeper
I’ve gone deeper than I ever desired. When God gives you a word for the year, and you decide to accept it, you never know what will happen and how you’ll stretch and grow. I could almost write a version of When You Give a Moose a Muffin based on… Read more“When God Gives You a Word for the Year: Deeper”
Feeling Guilty?
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from cancer, it’s that guilt won’t cure it. I’ve also realized that there’s nothing like a pregnancy or a bad illness to bring out the loads of advice from well-meaning friends, family and strangers. The important thing is to understand where the guilt comes… Read more“Feeling Guilty?”
Kiss Those Monkeys Goodbye
Dear Friend, We all have limitations. Sometimes, we lament our physical shortcomings. “I’d be a better teacher if I could lead my students in singing—they would learn concepts so much faster.” Or, “My son would be better at basketball if only he were taller—if only I wasn’t so short!” Or,… Read more“Kiss Those Monkeys Goodbye”
