Remembering MY Friend Lois Unger

Last Wednesday I attended the memorial service for my friend, Lois Unger. Lois was 29 years old. I do not understand why it was Lois' time, but I trust that it is all part of Gods bigger plan. Please take a moment and read the following and then take a look at the Unger story. My prayers are with Lois' Mother , her loving husband, and their very precious baby girl.

It was a lovely memorial service for a lovely young woman. Just 29 years old. Lois leaves behind a husband and young baby girl who was born premature (at just 23 weeks gestation in May) and who just went home from the nicu two weeks ago. She and her dad have a long road ahead.

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Feel the Fear And Do It Anyway

As I look around me I am so inspired those people whom I have the privilege of communicating with on a daily bases. I wonder do they realize how much I learn from them.

Whether it is going through the motions of returning to college and finishing up their degree, or having the courage to go in to the doctor and find out what is happening to their body I am in awe as I see their true concern, but as they cross that invisible threshold and face their obstacle then move forward I am reminded of the challenges each of us face sometimes on a daily bases.

For me the most recent obstacle has been taking care of my bothersome knee. In March (the first weekend actually) I climbed on the kitchen chair that has rollers, and then climbed onto the kitchen counter top. I have done this all my life. This time however I twisted my knee. I began taking AdvoCare’s OmegaPlex along with their Joint Promotion. My chiropractor told me it would take about a month before it would begin to help, and it did.
Then when our vacation to Bryce Canyon was rapidly approaching me decided that it wasn’t getting any better and sought the advice of my physician, who took x-rays, then sent me to the Orthopedic Surgeon. I didn’t make the MRI or the Orthopedic Surgeon appointments until after our amazing vacation because I was afraid that I would end up with some type of knee surgery. I did manage to do some hiking on our vacation, but I was truly limited on what I could do. Oh there was so much to see and do.

Two weeks ago, with x-rays in hand (CD form) I took that step over the invisible line, and went to see the Orthopedic doctor. He told me that I had a bout of arthritis and that he didn’t think I would need surgery. Boy was I happy to hear this; he ended up giving me a Cortisone shot. He said that the next two days would be rough, then I would be a lot better in two week and in two months hopefully I will be back to 100%.
Personally, I like to be proactive in my health care. The beginning of October I begun taking Advocate’s Biotool’s this product has been designed specifically for us Baby Boomers. If you were born between 1946 and 1964 this is you. I continue to take the AdvoCare’s OmegaPlex and Joint Promotion. My knee is feeling much better.

I am quite aware though that it is very important for me to continue to strengthen the muscles that surround my knees. I want to keep my flexibility for as long as I can. My plan is to take some “Warm” water aerobic exercises, along with using bands, and walking. Then move up to doing some gentle yoga.

Look, it’s all about the little steps which we take each day, that keep up going forward. Sometimes those things we know we need to do don’t make us feel comfortable but they are good for us.

Remember EACH day we wake up, is a new life, another opportunity to step across that uncomfortable invisible line and start.
Till next time.

Stay In Touch With Your Close Connections

Is your life so busy that you are finding it hard to stay connected to those people your truly do care about. These are friendships that are high-quality, close connections you know, the ones who you enjoy spending time with, or visiting on the phone for hours. These connections need to be cultivated.

There is no greater time then when life gets full with the hectic, hurriedness to stay connected.

Recently through the magic of the internet I have had the most wonderful experience of reconnecting with those who have (in the past-childhood/teen / young adult years) was significantly important to me. I have missed these people. We have an in common bond. It has provided me with an opportunity to catch up with them.

So, I have made a quick list of ways to stay in touch with the important people in our lives and thought that I would share this list with you.

Here it goes:
Make time. Send a card either paper, or an e-card. I love the cards at www.harmark.com and it is quite reasonable too. Call, email, poke (through face book). Let them know you are there and thinking about them, because you care. They may be having a bad day, and you yes you could just brighten up their day!

Remember to be in the present.

Find out what the other persons goals are and be encouraging and do what you can to help you friend succeed.

Let them know that you believe that they will not let you down.

Make time for fun, laughter gets us through a lot. Life isn’t always easy.

So, I have shared. To my friends I love you; YOU brighten up my rather dull life. I thank God that you are there and I am there for you. Thank you.

Till next time….

Is it a cold or the flu?

Here it is again fall! I love watching fall arrive here in the Mid-West. With the coolness of the air comes the annual of the changing of the leave colors. I know with it though that lurking right around the corner is …the cold and flu season.

Did you know that the common cold, including chest cold and head cold, can be caused by more than 200 viruses? OMG!!!  Or the seasonal flu is caused by either influenza A or B viruses. Cold and flu remedies can usually ease symptoms. Antiviral medications like Relenza or Tamiflu are helpful if prescribed soon after flu symptoms start.

I think that we are beginning to see the beginning of this. Recently quite a few of my co-workers have come down with that eerie sore throat, headache, and annoying cough.

What can we do to prepare ourselves? Personally, after catching the “Whooping Cough” a few years ago I go and have an annual Flu shot. And every so many years I get an additional Phenomena shot.  Remember to cough into your arm, and wash your hands frequently. We also wipe everything down periodically in hopes of keeping the “Germs” at bay.

Recently AdvoCare introduced a product called CitriZinc.  It is for people wanting to improve their immune support. Many people don’t obtain adequate vitamin C, vitamin D or zinc in their diet. This can place them at increased risk of immune related diseases ranging from the common cold to more serious conditions.

CitriZinc™ is an easy-to-take chew with the delicious flavor of lemon and lime. CitriZinc supports immunity by providing three important nutrients most of us aren’t getting adequate amounts of in our daily diet: vitamin C,vitamin D, zinc to name a few.

Here is a link to my website should you be curious about any Advocare products: www.advocare.com/11032570

Get prepared this year, and please take care of yourself.

Till next timeJ