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Thursday November 26, 2009

Positive Stories

  • There Will Be Healing....

    Saturday, March 22, 2008 | A Positive story

    Today's Scripture
    There Will Be Healing
    March 22, 2008
    Every winter hordes of pale, half-frozen northerners flock to the south. One of their first rituals is to get rid of as much clothing as they can to allow that blessed sunshine to touch their skin again.
    The prophet Malachi compares the presence of Jesus Christ to glorious sunshine. When he returns once and for all, everything will get bet...



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  • Jeans

    Saturday, April 5, 2008 | A Positive story

    For the fist time in five years I wore a pair of jeans, now I know for most people this isn't a big deal...but for me it is HUGE!! Before surgery I wouldn't be caught dead in jeans because at a size 28 I just didn't believe I had any business wearing them...I am now a 24 and things are looking a lot different to me. Things are still confusing  when s...

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  • I Wanna ROCK!

    Wednesday, April 16, 2008 | A Positive story

    I've decided that I'm going to take a queue from my beautiful friends' comments, and THAT is what I'm going to hold onto, today.
    You all talk about how strong I must be to work everyday (almost) with the pain I have, and especially, whilst trying to piss out a rock.  I don't normally think of myself as very strong, but ya know what?  I guess I am!  I tolerate a l...

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  • Another birthday

    Monday, April 21, 2008 | A Positive story

    Terry 
    Yesterday was your birthday, you would have been 24 yrs old.  I missed celebrating your birthday with you, but I know that you were there in spirit. We took Faith, Gary, Veronica and Roman out for brunch to celebrate life. When your dad and I look at your sister and Roman we can see so much of you in them. You and your sister had this funny way of looking at us when we said someth...

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  • Today's Positive Thoughts

    Sunday, May 18, 2008 | A Positive story

    Affirmation: I feel better when I do not make assumptions about the thoughts or behaviors of others.
    Truth Be Known: The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.
    Quote: Love is a decision. -Unknown
    Irish Proverb: Tell the truth and shame the devil.
    Funny: If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments.
    Thanks for all your po...




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  • Sarah Palin

    Thursday, September 4, 2008 | A Positive story

    I normally don't discuss my opinions and politics but as a Wife, Mother, Christian, Minister and a Republican I can not sit back and not say something.  Since this is my journal I can blog what I want to write.  I have been appalled at the liberal media attacking our VP nominee, Sarah Palin.  I told my husband watch the liberal media try to find everything and anything to discr...

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  • Hard times...regular folks are amazing

    Thursday, September 18, 2008 | A Positive story

    As I watch our stock market tumbling I find myself feeling cynical, how did these folks get us IN to this mess!  I then remember one of the the coolest coolest things about my job....THE PEOPLE...I get inspired all over again and I have to think we will all be ok.  When I do talks in schools or community groups I tell kids about the long haul medicine entails&nb...

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    23 Comments

  • Mug Recipe

    Tuesday, December 2, 2008 | A Positive story

    Here's a simple little recipe to make for those little gifts you need for Christmas:
    Mug Cake
    1 coffee mug
    4 Tablespoons plain flour
    2 Tablespoons baking cocoa
    1 egg
    3 Tablespoons mile
    3 Tablespoons oil
    3 Tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
    Small splash vanilla
    Add dry ingredients to mug and mix well.
    Add egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in mild & oil and mix well. 
    Add chocolate chips (if using...











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  • Fibromyalgia group.

    Saturday, January 17, 2009 | A Positive story

    I just had to tell all my new fibromyalgia friends how great they are. I have a new family. Finally someone I can talk to about my pain. This group is so awesome and so many kind loving people. God Bless you all and I am so glad we have meet. Even if it is just over the internet.

    1 Recommendation

    7 Comments

  • 22 years today

    Sunday, January 25, 2009 | A Positive story

    Today, January 25th, 2009 I celebrate my 22nd year being sober as a recovering alcoholic.  Through AA and a lot of help from friends and strangers I am sober today.  My soberity date is January 25th 1987.  My life has been turned around and I have never forgotten where I've come form.  It took many tries before I finally became sober.  I am very grateful to many peopl...

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