Saint Jude is the patron of hopeless causes and desperate situations, and he was one Jesus’ twelve original Apostles. He is also known by the name Thaddeus, which means sweetness and gentleness of character. He is one of the most invoked saints for intercession in desperate situations. We have all had that time in our lives when we have felt like there was nowhere else to turn. With what sometimes would feel like there was no end in sight, no …
What is Thyroid Disease? Well, its something I live with everyday. It took me years to get my particular thyroid condition, Hashimoto’s Disease under control. Your thyroid produces a thyroid hormone which controls certain aspects is your body. An abnormal thyroid can effect the way your body burns calories, and can cause how fast your heart beats. Thyroid disease can produce either too much or too little of the hormone. An overactive or under-active thyroid can cause multiple symptoms. Weight …
My husband and I had purchased our 2016, 28-foot travel trailer in December 2015. We had been wanting to do this for quite a while and decided on an early Christmas gift for the both of us and so we took the plunge! Our vacations began by taking quick trips here and there and then quickly ventured into planning longer vacations that lasted at least a week or more. With so many wonderful places to see, we were really excited …
Once upon a time……… isn’t that how most Fairy-tale’s begin? Well, my “love-life” had been far from a fairy-tale. In high school, I had one boyfriend that lasted my freshman and sophomore year. We broke up during the middle of my sophomore year so unfortunately, I ended up single my junior and senior year. I never had a problem making friends, just getting a boyfriend. I’m convinced that it was because I was considered a “good girl”, you see I …
Time to dance like no one is watching! “Life’s a Dance, we learn as we go…sometimes we lead….and sometimes we follow. Don’t worry about what you don’t know…Life’s a Dance.. we learn as we go.” What a beautiful phrase. This lyric is from Country Music Singer, John Michael Montgomery. This is how life should be lived. It’s how things used to be. Instead, the whole world revolves around rushing. Always in a hurry. With that being said, “Get up and …
Hugs…….We can all give them and we all need them. Hugging is one of the best ways to show affection and it just plain feels good! Did you know that hugging releases Oxytocin which lowers blood pressure, decreases tension, reduces fatigue and even levels of the stress hormone, Cortisol? However, in order to get the most out of this stress re-leaver, a hug needs to last at least twenty seconds. Now to the “Average Joe” that may not seem like …
Her name was Mary Helen She had so many other titles, wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. But to me, she was just grandma. My grandma was born on August 05, 1921. She met and married my grandpa when she was 15 and he was 30. Yes, you read it right! But, you must understand that this was the way of the world back then. She was 17 when she had my mom, followed by a baby boy that …
Saging or Smudging It’s all the Same…. Have you ever just walked into a room or a specific area and just felt a heaviness, sadness or even a sick feeling? Then it’s time to sage. When you sage or “smudging” it spiritually cleanses the space. I have had this experiencing multiple times. One more recent experience, a coworker had died unexpectedly in a tragic car accident. After finding out about her passing later that morning, I had walked over to …
