Seven 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. [...]
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Sunday Service – Alex’s Lemonade Stand
August 7, 2011Thank 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 [...]
Thank You Thursday
July 14, 2011Although there are many things in my life that come to mind when I think of gratitude (simply scroll back to every Thursday post!), as I was sitting with my hands poised on the keyboard I was distractedly looking out the window. My husband asked what I was thinking about, so I told him I was [...]
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 [...]
Sunday Service – PMI Charity Cup
June 26, 2011This week’s post is a shift from the usual charity spotlight. The company I work for, Progressive Medical, Inc. (PMI) is hosting a golf outing in September, with proceeds going to three central Ohio charity organizations. This is the second year for the employee-run event; this year’s goal is to raise $30,000! The 2nd annual [...]
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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