Really? Yesterday morning I awoke to a text message from my sister Sherry who also lives with bipolar disorder. She wrote, “I hate bipolar illness.” It didn’t take long for my wheels to start to turn. Of course you hate this illness. I hate bipolar too. I don’t like how it interrupted my life and […]
via No one wants to have a mental illness — Shedding Light on Mental Health
Thanks Nicole, many face the challenge of invisible illnesses and the challenge of being heard. M
This week (15-21st October) is Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week, a week dedicated to raising awareness to all chronic conditions which you cannot see. In fact 96% of people who live with a chronic illness live with an illness which you cannot see. So with this in mind you may not know that someone you know is in fact living with a chronic condition and is in fact struggling because it is not visible and looking at them they look the same as everyone else on the outside. People living with these conditions may not be in a wheelchair but they experience other symptoms which have a significant impact on their quality of life such as fatigue and brain fog. So the next time you meet someone with a chronic illness the number one thing to remember is NEVER ever say “but you don’t look sick” or “I hope you get…
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With the constant media chatter it’s easy to fall into the negativity thrown at us. I want the media to target more compassion, good neighbor stories, tweets of support not trolls. Here’s a story that touched my heart.
SINGING JANITOR: For 37 years, janitor Freddie Wiggins has been encouraging his hospital patients with fist bumps and songs: “I bring joy in here!” We’re looking back at NBC Nightly News stories, like this one from June, that we saw our audience respond to the most this year here on our Facebook.
We Are The World Blogfest: Spreading Stories of Positivity and Compassion in Social Media. #WATWB
Your cohosts for this month are: Eric Lahti, Inderpreet Uppal, Shilpa Garg, Mary Giese and Roshan Radhakrishnan Please link to them in your WATWB posts and go say hi!
To add more sunshine to your week visit the link below.
Have your followers click here to enter their link and join us! Bigger the #WATWB group each month, more the joy!
xo M
Thank you Cindy for allowing me to reblog. Have a great rights. Melinda
His studio cuts can be mind-blowing, but James Brown and his fans know there’s nothing like seeing the R&B dynamo live, fronting his Famous Flames. When a recording of tonight’s session at the Apollo Theater in Harlem is released as an album, it will rocket up the charts.
1945
The United Nations charter, written earlier in the year at a conference in San Francisco, takes effect. The first meetings of the General Assembly and Security Council will take place the following January in London. The New York headquarters will be completed in 1952.
Born on the Day
1936 Bill Wyman
1986 Drake
1947 Kevin Kline
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I heard this song yesterday, Robert instantly came to mind, his enthusiasm for the band reminds me of how I felt hearing them for the first time.
Robert, I’m sending my love as you celebrate 27 years, thick, thin, rich, poor, sick, sicker and still in love! M
Robert this is my all time favorite Lucy scene! I miss the simple times of older tv shows. I am dedicating a song to you, it came on radio yesterday and knew how much you love Steely Dan. Hugs and Happy Anniversary! Raise a glass to many more. M
When you have a Chronic Illness that creates severe pain it’s easy to skip one more doctor appointment, I did. This week was my first mammogram in six years. Although it did feel like ANOTHER doctor appointment this week, I feel good about myself. A mammogram is for me, it can save my life and mark one item off my stress list. Please stay as current as possible on your mammogram and do monthly breast exams.
My doctor has a black ceiling with holes made to look like stars, it’s so relaxing. Twinkle Twinkle!
M
We wish to inform you that the results of your recent mammogram are normal.
As you know, early detection of breast cancer is very important. A thorough examination includes a combination of mammography, physical examination and breast self-examination.
ANNUAL MAMMOGRAPHIC SCREENING BEGINNING AT AGE 40
is recommended by the American College of OB/GYN, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, the American College of Radiology, and the Society of Breast Imaging. You should also have an annual breast physical examination by your health care provider.
Your imaging examination results have been sent to your physician.
Your images will become part of your medical file here at Breast Imaging Center for at least 10 years. It is important for you to inform any new health care provider or mammography facility of the date and location of this examination.
It was a delight to see you again. I am always happy to give good news :-) As we discussed, your mammogram demonstrates no evidence of cancer in either breast. As you surmised, I think some of the stabbing pain in the breasts, right greater than left, may be a reflection your other chronic pain issues and/or neuropathy. In the absence of new or worsening symptoms, I recommend you resume your annual screening mammogram next year. If you have any questions about your breast health prior to your return, feel free to contact me. Otherwise, I look forward to serving you and your sparkly self next time-even if it is just electronically for your screening mammograms sans the twinkly lights :-) In the meantime, I hope you and your family have a joyous and healthy rest of 2018! Love and blessings.
Thank you for allowing us to help in meeting your health care needs.
Hi, friends. I have a disability called Friedreich’s Ataxia. FARA–Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance–is an organization of doctors, patients, scientists, pharmaceutical companies, patients’ friends and family, etc. that works to advocate, raise money, and search for treatments and a cure for FA. This is my fifth year attending the annual conference in Philadelphia. [Cover Photo Credit: […]
via FARA Philadelphia Symposium 2018–Pics & Reflections — Retrospective Lily
Welcome back to Wellness Wednesday everyone! This week I’d like to talk about increasing our chances of staying well during cold and flu season. Okay, I can hear you groaning already….. I know we’ve heard it all before, but the reports I’ve seen on the news have been that 80,000 people died from flu or […]
via [Wellness Wednesday] 10 Things You Can Do To Stay Well Through Cold And Flu Season — Reclaiming HOPE
I thought about you, how awesome you are, how you help me even on your worst days. Thank you for offering support, the kindest comments and honesty. You’ve made a positive impact on my life and attitude. Thank you for following me, sharing your life, sharing your story, most importantly growing together.
M
Google + closing down. Please the detailed info on how to detach yourself from Google. M
If you’ve watched daytime television you’ve heard every get rich quick scheme, start your own business and make $3,000 this month………I’m getting off track. I enjoy making money! I keep it simple by making money on purchases I’m already making. There are tons of apps that do coupons, check prices and anything imaginable if you want to be a SUPER SHOPPER.
I use two apps, Ebates.com and Honey.com. Both are installed in my browser and recognize when I shop at one of their partners. An Ebates.com pop-up ask you to activate by clicking and it shows % on sale received on purchase.
Ebates.com is my long-term favorite, it’s easy and they partner with all the places I shop. To date I’ve earned approximately $600. Ebates.com pays out every quarter for your previous purchases. The big money days are when their partners offer double percent back and 10% days make me very happy. Small sales add up over the year.
Honey.com works based on finding coupon codes for your purchase. It runs thru a long list of coupon codes to see if one applies. You’ll see a pop up that says there are coupons codes. You click and it does it trick. I have not used Honey.com very long but received free shipping on several purchases.
If you are a Prime Member at Amazon.com you have a world of free goodies offered movies, bookes…..on and on. I rely on Amazon.com since I don’t drive and Prime Members get two-day free shipping.
The best discovery I’ve made is the Amazon Prime Member Card. It’s a credit card that can only be used at Amazon.com, it’s offered with no fees. You receive 5% back on every purchase you make on Amazon.com. WOW!!!!!
To give my husband down time on weekends, we get our groceries delivered. Prime Members get free delivery. The amount of time saved has surprised him, the money has brought a smile to my face. The grocery section is Amazon Fresh, they have thousands of products including fresh bread.
Another up side to the delivery Amazon Fresh uses frozen bottled water to keep items cold. Each week we receive 6-8 bottles of water free.
If you really want to save money, work all the coupon apps and be a Super Shopper. You have to be organized to handle that many coupons and will need lots of extra storage space.
Happy Shopping!
M
I’ve struggled with a deep depression since the start of the year, comedy provides relief and Robin Williams always makes me smile. I know he understood and helped many people have open conversations about their depression. This video is a forgotten treasure, it’s the first time Robin went on The Tonight Show. I hope your day is filled with sunshine. M
1956
The drama starring Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and James Deandebuts, telling the tumultuous story of a Texas ranching family. It marks Dean’s third and final big-screen role, as he had died in a car accident a year earlier after completing work on the film.
1957
A fuel cartridge has burst in one of the channels of England’s Windscale nuclear weapons facility and catches fire, sending iodine-131 radioactive contamination into the air. Eleven tons of uranium will be ablaze before the world’s first known nuclear accident is contained two days later.
1845
Seven professors will teach 50 midshipmen in Annapolis, Maryland, as the Naval School, later known as the United States Naval Academy, begins its first term. Commodore Matthew Perry has helped plan the five-year curriculum, with the first and last year taught on land, and the middle three at sea.
Famous People Born Today
Brett Farve 1969
David Lee Roth 1954
Helen Hayes 1900
Ben Vereen 1956
Nora Roberts 1950
A GREAT message midweek, I sure needed it. Have a great afternoon.
Anyone on the Lyme or MS hamster wheel must read her post. So many bloggers can relate to her frustration.
What is Lyme disease? If you are anything like I was. You know little about the disease other than it is usually spread by the bite of a tick.
What is Multiple Sclerosis? The name means Several scars. When most people think of multiple Sclerosis they think of people who are wheelchair bound. Possibly, you are visiting this page in hopes of sorting out some of the confusion surrounding both diseases which mimic each other. I am NOT an expert by no means but in having symptoms and being tested over the past few months I have spent countless hours researching and learning as much as I can. Here is what I know to date…..
Let’s start with Lyme disease. Lyme disease is more commonly transmitted by the bite of a tick, but some say it can be transmitted by other insects and animals such as mosquitos, spiders, mice etc…
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1913 US Federal income tax signed into law (at 1%) by President Woodrow Wilson
1922 1st facsimile photo sent over city telephone lines, Washington, D.C.
1945 Elvis Presley‘s 1st public appearance at the age of 10
1849 American author Edgar Allan Poe is found delirious in a gutter in Baltimore, Maryland under mysterious circumstances; it is the last time he is seen in public before his death.
1789 Washington proclaims 1st national Thanksgiving Day on Nov 26
Thank you for being apart of our journey. Melinda
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