Way back in 1980, when I first gave birth, ultrasounds were the exception, not the rule. In fact, my first ultrasound didn’t happen until I was in labor! The doctor wanted to verify that I was having one baby, not two, since I had a very large baby belly! (Yes, it was one, but a big [...]
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Thank you Thursday
September 1, 2011Thank you Thursday
August 18, 2011It’s been a rough six weeks with three health issues in rapid succession. First, kidney stone surgery, then two surgeries to remove basal cell growths from my face, now iritis in both eyes. None of these conditions are critical, but each has been taxing in their own way. As I reflect today, though, there are still so many things to be [...]
Sunday Service
August 14, 2011If you wear eyeglasses, it’s likely that you have a small collection of old glasses in a drawer somewhere. Perhaps you’re keeping them in case your new glasses break. Maybe you keep an extra pair for sports or other activities that might put your new glasses at risk. Or, maybe you just don’t want to [...]
Surgery #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 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. [...]
Thank you Thursday
July 21, 2011I remember hearing stories when I was a child about how marvel-ous it was for my immigrant parents to just walk into a store and buy fresh fruit. They were children in Germany during World War II; many items that we think of as food staples were treasures to them. Can you imagine never eating [...]
Sunday Service – Fans for Seniors
July 17, 2011It’s a hot one! Not just a hot day but a hot summer! Record heat is creating unsafe conditions for people with fragile health. Senior citizens often struggle more than others during heat waves. Whether it is not being able to afford air conditioning, suffering chronic health conditions, or because they tend to not hydrate well, the [...]
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