Archive for the ‘Healing’ Category

What I Learned for Sure

It’s hard to believe I’m finally up and getting around after a long winter with my ankle propped up on pillows, yes the fracture is healing nicely.  Who would have thought it would take so long but I’m enjoying my physical therapy visits and even though I have good days and hard days I’m making progress. I’ve thought [...]

May 1, 2010 · Mary · No Comments
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Why I Will Wear RED Today…

Today is National Wear Red Day. Thousands of Americans will be wearing red to draw attention to this startling fact:
Over 430,000 women die each year from cardiovascular disease – and most of these deaths are preventable.
I’m writing because I hope you’ll wear something red today to honor those women – I’ll be wearing RED in remembrance of [...]

February 5, 2010 · Mary · No Comments
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Go Red for Women

On Friday, February 5, 2010, Americans nationwide will wear red to show their support for women’s heart disease awareness on National Wear Red Day®. This observance promotes the Red Dress symbol and provides an opportunity for everyone to unite in this life-saving awareness movement by showing off a favorite red dress, shirt, or tie, or [...]

February 3, 2010 · Mary · No Comments
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A Few Insights on Being a Patient

Healing Paws

I had my second surgery last Monday  on my left ankle and spent the night at Abbott Hospital.  One of the things I noticed about being a patient was the fancy new paper gowns they have in pre-op that pumps warm air inside a paper balloon to keep your body warm, who would of thought - ”high tech disposable hospital [...]

January 23, 2010 · Mary · No Comments
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Begin Here “Helping Survivors Manage”

Healing is hard work, it may not seem so but it is.  I’ve been home bound as I wait for my broken ankle to heal and for me the hard part is learning to be patient.   You’ll understand my disappointment when I say I got a call from my doctor this week  to tell me the new x-ray shows [...]

January 6, 2010 · Mary · No Comments
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Holiday Healing

Taking time to heal these past few weeks has been a gift; I’ve realized how many caring family and friends I have.  I’m grateful for all those that have continued to take time these past five weeks (yes it’s been five weeks already) to call, send notes, bring food and gifts or just stop by [...]

December 19, 2009 · Mary · No Comments
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Medical Care and Vacations

This Friday will be three weeks since I had emergency surgery in Puerto Vallarta to repair a compound fracture of my left ankle.  I’m home recouperating now and this week I will re-visit my Orthopedic surgeon again, I’m hoping the sutures will be removed and a more rigid cast applied so I can drastically improve my [...]

December 1, 2009 · Mary · No Comments
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Caring for our Aging Parents

As I read the email from my dear friend in Canada I wish I was there in person to support her as I tell her we’ve all had experience with helping our parents through illness, transition and even endings.   I tell her it doesn’t matter that we are nurses or that we have experience in [...]

August 24, 2009 · Mary · No Comments
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David’s Daughter

Working in health care gave me a slight advantage when coordinating my Dad’s medical care last summer and as I roll out my first newsletter I’m focused on the main question, do you need occasional support with an aging parent or family member?  Eliza One will provide occasional or routine support for you while you balance a busy schedule, Eliza [...]

July 27, 2009 · Mary · No Comments
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Shamanic Healing Ceremony

Last Friday I drove to Wisconsin to spend time with my mentor and friend Lee, a Shamana.  I was taking time for both personal healing and to continue to learn the way of the Shaman.  Lee’s home is a beautiful sanctuary on a hill reminiscent of a retreat setting, the living room wall is all glass looking out over the hill at [...]

July 21, 2009 · Mary · No Comments
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