Question of the Week?

MOI standing on the threshold of pain.

Okay, so here's my question...

Does it really do any good?

I mean, today there were about five men who were the size of Texas, some very large women, and MOI.

Truthfully, we all look like it really doesn't matter if we do it or not.

I'm just not convinced....

but then on the other hand,

I'll be back again next week.

Sunday Visits

My favorite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon is visit some of the people in the neighborhood...tonite's visits included:

SA - whose daughter is battling drug and alcohol addiction....it reminded me that we each carry heavy burdens and we should not feel like we are the only ones suffering.

DC - who spoke in church and gave the most incredible talk about patience.  She is always an inspiration to me with her amazing faith and knowledge of the Gospel.

DB - just dropped in to see if she is feeling any better...she has health issues and is recovering from colon cancer.  Her husband is on dialysis.  It reminded me to be grateful for health when we have it.

SS - is on her way to see a neurologist in SLC tomorrow.  She suffers from pain and cannot get any relief.  Aside from being in a wheelchair, she now has this debilitating pain which she is hoping the doctor can help her with.  It reminded me to be grateful for mobility.

RMJ - oh my heck, what a great way to end the visits; which were all pretty short.  She is from Brazil, beautiful, talented, classy, and just fun.  And a talker.  But, such a fun, delightful person.  Visiting her was a great reminder of the many wonderful people who come from all over the world.

All in all, I realize there are so many good good people in our neighborhood; many with challenges, ALL with faith and HOPE.

I do love Sundays.

If You Have Your Health, You Have It All!

Her name is Kathleen.

And, even though she is 82 years old, she is still classy, elegant, aware, and just plain fun.

Today she wasn't feeling well, and she told me that she has never really had a lot of health problems.

BUT, and it's a big one...

she has one son and three daughters.

And, incredibly, each of her three daughters has had cancer.

The daughter with Hodgkins is no longer alive.

The daughter with breast and the daughter with leukemia are alive, but have some health issues.

I'll say it again...

If you have your health, you have it ALL!

Here's to Health

As a 12 yr old, I don't think I ever thought about health. As a 21 yr. old, I never thought about health. As a 40 year old, I may have given it a passing thought. But, as a......year old, I do give health a thought. And, this is my thought. Thank you, Heavenly Father, that at this point in my life, I'm healthy. I can see, hear, walk, talk, eat, move, stand, sit, use my hands...

I really appreciate visiting Sylvia, who has been in a wheelchair for over 17 years. She never complains; she's very inspiring. But, when I see her and visit with her each week, I am always reminded what blessings mobility and good health are.

Boy, this is getting way too serious, but I am very, very grateful to be feeling okay at this point in my life!