Poison ivy is scary stuff! Anyone who has suffered under its affliction can testify. But what can we do when we get it? And better yet, how can we keep from getting it? Once again, homeopathy comes to the rescue. Read the rest of this entry »
Finding a tick with its head buried into your flesh can be disconcerting in itself. Worrying about what diseases it might be carrying is another whole matter. Do we just need to wait in fear for the dreaded target rings to appear around the bite? Or wonder every time we go out into the woods about what new infection might afflict us? Most of us probably know someone with Lyme Disease, and it’s no laughing matter. The symptoms are serious and life-changing. But what can we do? Read the rest of this entry »
Along with the joys of summer come the woes of summer– bare feet stepping on nails, and of course…fish hooks in the cheek. Do you need to freak out in fear? Run to the ER for an antibiotic and tetanus shot? Nope! Read the rest of this entry »
A friend of mine recently asked for help for her 7 year-old who was still wetting the bed at night. (The official term is nocturnal enuresis). The friend has to get up multiple times in the night to take her daughter to the bathroom or there is a mess to clean up in the morning. This isn’t something people talk about a lot because of the embarrassment attached to it. Not only does it bring loads of laundry, it brings loads of shame–what does a child do when spending the night at a friend’s house or camp? Nobody wants their friends to discover the soaked sleeping bag. Read the rest of this entry »
“I love it when a plan comes together.”
Wedding reception decorating. Doesn’t sound very exciting? Well, what if I mention helium tanks, balloon volume, problem solving, time crunch, gas capacity, and lift ability? Read the rest of this entry »
“…with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:2-3
Do you often feel like you’re the odd man out? Does being different bother you, or are you okay with it? Recently I was challenged by a friend to reflect on ways I was different from most in our society. The following is part of that list: Read the rest of this entry »
“He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge” –Psalm 92:4
In my last post I shared about searching for eggs in the hay, discovering a hen with a nest, and deciding to let her try and hatch her eggs. The next day, I peeked under her feathers and found the black eyes of a fluffy, yellow chick peering back at me! How exciting! They were actually hatching! The thought of it made me walk around with a smile on my face all day. Read the rest of this entry »
