Attitude makes a difference

Hello Everyone,

It has been awhile since I have visited my Grandchildren and I miss them! There has been little to no time to spend with my twin girls and their birthday is coming up soon, October 31st.

The wedding is over and I am trying to catch up on my daily chores while maintaining a positive attitude. I am worried about Jerry and find myself in denial about the seriousness of his health and the path it is leading to. I am the one who will most likely be making medical and financial decisions. Deciding about what type of treatment is available and what I might do to assist him without draining my energy and health. Caring for my spouse who suffers from a major chronic illness allows me to test my strength. Will I be able to demonstrate my ability to step up and support the man I love?

I hope to learn to be kinder to myself because at times, especially since I am the primary caregiver, I will be exhausted to the bone and feel raw and exposed. On these days, I must learn to reach out to other family and friends and allow them to support me while I am trying to support my spouse.

I want to do the right thing by being strong and kind while expressing my love during this difficult time. I find myself slowing down and taking easy while Jerry is in the hospital. My body and mind requires time to rest and relax.

Dealing with a spouse who is facing a major health challenge is one of the most challenging, frustrating, heartbreaking experience however, my love for this individual grows daily. While I face fatigue and pain it seems like nothing next to Jerry's daily challenge of breathing. I still rely on Jerry for emotional, spiritual and financial support.

I believe a good attitude is important for our own health, and it makes it easier for others to be around us. I have learned that I need to rely on God for every aspect of my life. Our attitude should be one of acceptance realizing that nobody is strong in every area of life. We have to be able to admit weakness in some areas and accept it.

One way to keep a good attitude is to break the habit of dwelling on what you've lost. Now, it's okay to go through a period of mourning for all that you've lost. Just as I have lost the ability to remain full of energy and strong. I have stayed close to God through our health challenges and asked Him to bring us out of it in good time. I do not want to become a bitter person, one who dwells on our health challenges, but I try to look for positive things to dwell on. There are many things to be thankful for and on my list of things for which to be thankful are my grandchildren.

My goal is to take time out of my daily life to spend with my grandchildren. They are God's blessing and they bring joy to our lives. I look forward to what tomorrow brings and hope that I can offer quality time to all of my family members.

Meanwhile, make your own list of things to be thankful for and make the most of it. I pray and hope you have a pain and fatigue free day full of love and happiness.

Keeping up while maintaining Mental Focus and Energy

Hello Everyone,

I made it through my sisters wedding! It was perfect and she looked beautiful and happy. My poor hubby ended up in the hospital the day before the wedding. Since then he has come out and is back in as of yesterday.

I need some type of Energy Supplement to help me stay focused and remain positive. Taking a natural supplement encourages Mental Focus and enables me to keep up with all the daily challenges of maintaining control over unforeseen circumstances.

As Women we are not just one image, but many images and our roles vary. On any given day, you experience many different roles — a Mother, wife, sister, daughter at home, a taxi driver, a caterer, a writer, etc. The feelings of satisfaction that you have with your performance and how you feel you are valued in these roles make up your total self-worth. This is why there must be something available to help with Memory Support. The value that you and others place on your performance affects your self-esteem.

When dealing with your own health problems and that of a loved one, an individual can feel overwhelmed, loose focus, and experience low energy levels. We must learn to listen to our own body signals and find a balance between our personal needs and meeting others' needs. I am always looking for all natural caffeine-free supplements and vitamins, amino acids, herbs, minerals and spices that deliver energy while supporting mental focus and memory.

Consider visiting the PureStart Natural Energy site, learn about their products and try a free sample today at PureStart Natural Energy dot com.

I hope and pray you all have a pain and fatigue free day filled with lots of energy.

Some fun for the kids

Hello Everyone,

Here is a Guest post written by Ellen Bilson


It seems like my son has tried out almost every after school activity that's possible, including about every kind of sport. But he couldn't find a sport that he really liked until recently, when I suggested that he try out street hockey.

I got the idea about a month ago when I was talking to my cousin online with my clear wireless internet and she was telling me about how her teenage son had started a youth street hockey team as a project to become an Eagle Scout. Luckily, he started it in the same town as we live so my son signed up for it as soon as I told him about it.

Well, all that practice playing about every other sport in America really helped in street hockey because his hand and eye coordination is pretty good and he has the right balance of good sportsmanship and competitiveness. Plus, he seems like a natural when it comes to street hockey. I always knew he was good at roller skating but it never occurred to me that he would be good at street hockey.

Thanks for posting and I hope and pray everyone has a pain and fatigue free day.

Cosmetic Time!

Hello Everyone! 

What have I been doing? I have been shopping! As I get ready for the wedding, I find myself requiring some extra items such as, lipstick, lip lacquer, and lip-gloss. There are a number of brands and colors to choose from and my favorite is NARS. I have been in love with NARS products since my Niece introduced them to me several years ago and now they are a staple in my cosmetic drawer.

If you want a non-drying lipstick with vitamin E that is longwearing, try NARS Lipstick. They offer semi-matte, sheer, and satin textures and I prefer the semi-matte. There is no need for re-application even after eating or drinking. If you are looking for a lipstick that stays on and you have money to splurge, try NARS lipstick.

Have you ever tried Lip Lacquer? I have a friend that absolutely loves lip lacquer. The NARS brand has Avocado Oil, Sesame Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, and Vitamins A & E. The Lip Lacquer has a sheer texture, keeps your lips hydrated, shinny, and adds fuller dimension. It does not bleed and you can wear it on bare lips or over lipstick.

If you are a lip-gloss girl, you will love NARS Lip Gloss because it is moisturizing and non-sticky. There is no flavor or scent and it is glossy without being too shiny. It lasts longer with other products, but you can wear it on its own. This gloss stays on my lips for hours without smudging or bleeding.

NARS product prices are reasonable when compared against other brands and they last a long time. I would recommend using NARS products. Go visit ULTA, Sephora, or any department store that carries NARS product.

Meanwhile, I hope and pray you are having a fatigue and pain free day.