What is Addisons-Disease

Addison's disease (also known as chronic adrenal insufficiency, or hypocortisolism) is a rare endocrine disorder. It is estimated that it affects about 1 to 2 in 100,000 people. It...

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Tuesday November 24, 2009

Inspiring Stories

  • Tomorrow is driving lesson day again!!

    Monday, April 28, 2008 | An Inspiring story

    I'm very sore today and that was from falling 3 days ago.   Tomorrow is driving lesson day and there is some hope about getting a new scooter.  I have the OK from Medicare and such and tomorrow when I go to the drivers trainging class I can ask quetions there about which one is good and what I need.  The place I go for the drivers training is a major rehab center for ...

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  • Life's Little Instructions

    Thursday, July 10, 2008 | An Inspiring story

                                   LIFE'S LITTLE INSTRUCTIONS
    Sing in the shower - Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated - Watch a sunrise at least once a year - Leave the toilet seat in the down position - Never refuse homemade brownies -strive for excellence not perfec...

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  • Be good to yoursef

    Thursday, July 17, 2008 | An Inspiring story

    Be Yourself...truthfully.
    Accept Yourself...gratefully.
    Value Yourself...completely.
    Treat Yourself...generously..
    Balance Yourself...harmoniously.
    Bless Yourself...abundantly.
    Trust Yourself...confidently.
    Love Yourself...wholeheartedly.
    Empower Yourself...prayerfully.
    Give Yourself...enthusiastically.
    Express Yourself...radiantly.
    Honor Yourself...purposefully.
    ~~ Author Unknown ~~











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  • 'How do I get the best out of life?'

    Friday, July 18, 2008 | An Inspiring story

    "I asked God, 'How do I get the best out of life?' God
    said:
    1)    Look within and find God.
    2)    Look around and serve God.
    3)    Look forward and trust God.
    4)    Look back and thank God.

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  • Happy Thursday Ladies!

    Thursday, August 28, 2008 | An Inspiring story

     
    Ok ladies...in honor of my belated 50th smober day AND the fact that I have to see the ex in court tomorrow, I bring you Mr. Thursday, aka "Mr. F the Ex"!
    To really appreciate this fine specimen, please see his full version in my photo album :)
    enJOY :)

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  • I went to see Nick today and was trying to act happy so he could possibly enjoy the visit and he seemed like he wasn't there like he used to be.  He used to be glad to see me but he was in physical therapy when I got there and I told the nurses that I didn't mind going to where he was instead of them calling him to come upstairs.  They said he was coming up anyway.  I as al...

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  • We Made It!

    Wednesday, July 8, 2009 | An Inspiring story

     
    Neither of us would have imagined that a year ago we would be able to stay smoke free....but we did!  Not even one little slip!  It wasn't always easy, but it was so worth it.  I am beyond proud of myself and of Don.   If we can do this, especially with all of the trials and side effects, then ANYONE can!
    We love being FREE!
    Here's to the next year...
    By the w...



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  • Another Great One from June !!!

    Thursday, October 1, 2009 | An Inspiring story

     
    Prayer to Live With Grace
    May we discover through pain and torment,
    The strength to live with grace and humor.
    May we discover through doubt and anguish,
    The strength to live with dignity and holiness.
    May we discover through suffering and fear,
    The strength to move toward healing.
    May it come to pass that we be restored to health and to vigor.
    May we be granted wellness of body, spiri...








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  • This is in recognition of our Canadian Thanksgiving

    Monday, October 12, 2009 | An Inspiring story

    Woman and a Fork
    There was a young woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and had been given three months to live. So as she was getting her things "in order," she contacted her Pastor and had him come to her house to discuss certain aspects off her final wishes.
    She told him which songs she wanted sung at the service, what scriptures she would like read, and what outfit s...

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