Friday, September 28, 2012

It is important that we eliminate the weakness of one standing alone and substitute for it the strength of people working together.” Thomas S. Monson, in “Who Are the Mormons?” http//mormonnewsroom.org.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

It is appropriate to disagree, but it is not appropriate to be disagreeable. Quinten L.  Cook, “We Follow Jesus Christ,” Ensign, May 2010, 84-85.

Monday, September 24, 2012

I read this today. What a beautiful scripture.

He is the light and the life of the world; yea, a light that is endless, that can never be darkened; yea, and also a life which is endless, that there can be no more death.
(Book of Mormon | Mosiah 16:9)

Monday, September 17, 2012

Here is the review of a book published by Cedar Fort. If you or anyone you know suffers from chronic illness, this is an excellent resource. I enjoyed reading the book, and it's full of excellent information.

Christy

When Someone You love Has Chronic Illness, written by Dr. Tamara McClintock Greenberg, brings the important topic of chronic illness to the forefront, allowing readers to become aware of all aspects of a problem most all of us will have to face in our lives. It is a concise review of every facet of this issue—brought into focus in everyday language with examples we can all relate to.
As a retired Marriage and Family Therapist, I had many clients faced with situations such as Dr. Greenberg describes in her book. I would have loved a valuable tool such as this book to discuss with my clients. It will become a guide and support to all who read it.
Dr. Greenberg discusses the following topics:
1.      Living Longer
2.      How to talk about illness
3.      How to deal with doctors
4.      Addressing denial
5.      Can you give too much
6.      Getting support
7.      Coping with loved one’s pain
8.      Staying connected
9.      Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
10.  Dealing with loss
Thank you Dr. Greenberg for this well-written volume of pertinent research presented with in-depth discussions, and shared through compassionate understanding.
I recommend this book as a healing tool for anyone who has been associated with chronically ill loved ones.



Friday, September 14, 2012

Man is a creature of reflection; he becomes that upon which he reflects. Hindu Proverb.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

We have what we seek. It is there all the time, and if we give it time it will make itself known to us. Thomas Merton

Monday, September 10, 2012

It’s never too late to have a happy childhood. Unknown

Friday, September 7, 2012

If you wish to know the road up the mountain, ask the man who goes back and forth on it. Zenrin

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

A man stands taller when he stoops for a child. Proverb

Monday, September 3, 2012

Your beliefs become your thoughts. You thoughts become your words. Your words become your actions. Your actions become your habits. Your habits become your values. Your values become your destiny. Gandhi