The End of Alzheimer’s Starts With Me. And You. This month is the first ever World Alzheimer’s Month and today, September 21, is Alzheimer’s Action Day. This is important for many reasons, but personally because my Mom has been living with Alzheimer’s for about fifteen years, the last six in a specialized care facility. It [...]
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Alzheimer’s Action Day – Sept. 21
September 21, 2011Surgery #2
August 10, 2011Well, I had high hopes of a quick and easy second surgery to remove the basal cells identified through a biopsy earlier in the month. The external spot was small; half the size of an eraser on a standard pencil. Much smaller than the first spot, operated on last week. Surely, then, this tumor would be smaller, the incision would [...]
Sunday Service – Alex’s Lemonade Stand
August 7, 2011Seven years ago this month, Alex Scott died at the age of eight years old. This brave little girl was the founder of Alex’s Lemonade Stand, raising money to support childhood cancer research. Alex was diagnosed with cancer before her first birthday. Her entire too-short life was filled with surgeries, treatments, and countless trips to the hospital. [...]
Thank you Thursday
August 4, 2011So, the first surgery is in the books. One basal cell carcinoma removed, one to go. The first tumor – and I shuddered when the doctor first used that term – was 1 cm in diameter. The incision was 2.5 cms, a zig-zaggy cut along the nose and nostril. I have 2 internal stitches and [...]
I’m calling about your biopsy results
August 1, 2011“Hello, Mrs. Biddulph?” “Yes, speaking.” “Mrs. Biddulph, this is Jane with Dr. L’s office. Is this a good time?” “Yes, it is.” (Oh, oh, I thought. Is it ever a good time for the doctor’s office to call after a biopsy?) “Do you have a few minutes so we can talk?” “Yes, I do.” (Ohhh, boy.) [...]
Sunday Service
July 31, 2011This week’s news has carried several stories about the catastrophic drought in eastern Africa and the resulting food crisis. Children and mothers are hardest hit, as they walk for weeks to find food. Many are dying on the way. They need our help. You can feed a child for just $1.00 a day. If you can donate [...]
Sunday Service
July 24, 2011It seems that whenever there is a crisis – tornado, hurricane, fire, famine, and more - the Red Cross is there. Quick to provide shelter, medical attention, food and clothing, they are always at the ready. Donating towards the services offered during times of disaster is generally easy to do and the how-to is well publicized. [...]
Sunday Service
July 10, 2011Time is running out! If you are a sports fan, you know all about Jim Valvano and the annual ESPY Don’t Give Up Auction to support the work of the The V Foundation. The auction runs from July 3 – 13, offering many items up for grabs, from balls & bats to jerseys & helmets to amazing sports experiences [...]
Thank you Thursday
June 16, 2011Sometimes, you just have to laugh. I mean really laugh. From the belly. The kind of laughter that quakes your entire body, leaves tears in your eyes, and keeps you thinking about the sillilness at hand even several hours later. Today, I am thankful for the people in my life I share laughter with. Scientists can’t definitively [...]
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