Category Archives: Health

Welcome Back…….

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Lily

Mike is 60 years old today. Thirty-six days ago he was admitted to a local hospital with pneumonia and sepsis. The twelve days in intensive care were an excruciating exercise in patience, faith and hope. The eight days of his … Continue reading →

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Games We Play…….

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Lily

Starting is always easier than stopping. I had never played a computer game until last March. The first was a jewel matching game. Next there was Scrabble, then Bookworm Deluxe, Plants vs. Zombies, Jewel Quest 3. I have been through … Continue reading →

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Soothing waters…

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Lily

After the rain let up and the sun came out we went for a drive down the Fox River on Highway 25. There is a small riverside park on the water’s edge. We parked and watched the river flow past. … Continue reading →

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Procrastination machination ……

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Lily

It is 9:00 PM and I am sure my children are at home with their children, which has nothing to do with why I am doing a little self inventory right this moment. Sam, his mom and I are leaving for a Kansas … Continue reading →

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It’s the culture……….

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Lily

Over twenty years ago I was a new program director. My executive director wanted me to explore diversity programs we might be able to offer our members. She gave me brochures and pamphlets she had been collecting for years. Her personal … Continue reading →

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Authentic Living..……

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Lily

My first visit to my very own therapist, not the marriage counselor or the family therapist for the adolescent behavior disordered female living in our home, was a relief. The therapist asked me to make her a list of everything I … Continue reading →

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Smiley Face……

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Lily

My first trip to the dentist occurred when I was eight. My mom took my brother and me at the same time.  We thought it was cool to get out of school in the middle of the day. There were … Continue reading →

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GO RED………

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Lily

February 4 is GO RED Day – A special day to promote awareness of the importance of good heart health for women. Some statistics*on women’s heart health Only 13% of women view heart disease as a health threat, even though … Continue reading →

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Make a Difference…

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Lily

In 2001-2002 a friend of mine worked to bring youth serving organizations and agencies in Reno County, Kansas together. As Director of YouthFriends, a youth mentoring program in county schools, she thought a National Mentoring Month in February was something … Continue reading →

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I think I can…I think I can…

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Lily

After a meeting this morning, I came home and sat down with this really good book, Big Girls Don’t Cry, by Rebecca Traister. My favorite sofa spot was feeling particularly comfy, the cat was on his way in to lie … Continue reading →

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