Encouragement Quotes

Well the official day was March 8, but I missed it. Bloggers Unite had another day where they called for bloggers to post about woman who inspire us, or about ways to improve the life of women in the world. There are always several women in the past to write about.

Plus we can write about women who are suffering around the world and even in wealthy nations, women suffer. It is a sad part of the world conditions that women still do not have adequate health care.

I have watched what my mother has been going through with her series of heart attacks in December and witnessed the health care. I saw what she needed and would and could not get to prolong her life. Because of her age they limited what they would do.

They sent her home too soon. When I called for help they did not give us the easy help, like come back to the hospital. The advice was make a doctor appointment. The trip to the doctor office was so difficult on her and I think that lead to more heart attacks.

I have so many questions about the “why” of it all. When someone has heart failure and blocked arteries and has regular doctor checkups, why did it go un-noticed or not diagnosed before it got to this level? This is the USA. She had health insurance, yet, she was not even diagnosed with having a heart condition.

However my father has been having his health monitored more closely it seems. When he had his heart problems they were able to put in stints.

For months my mother was being treated for indigestion problems. They could not give her an immediate EKG at a doctor appointment. They had to schedule one through the HMO. I know Kaiser can give Immediate EKGs because I have had one there before.

Ladies, take control of your health care. Insist on preventative treatments. Insist on thorough checkups. We need to have more knowledge of our rights as patients. Sometimes I feel I know more about what they are doing to my car than I do with my own personal health. It should not be that way.

Also understand your insurance policies when it comes to long term care and disability care. It is scary stuff not to know what to expect.

Hospitals treat you nice but they do not want to keep you. They release too soon. Make sure you have people who will fight for your rights if you are not able to.

All my life my mother fought for others rights. She was a social worker and a fund raiser for United Way charities. She helped people to find food and shelter and even cars. Sometimes she paid out of her own pocket. I remember her coming home and asking us to find clothes we could give to a needy family. She cared for so many, and now I feel she was abandoned by the health care system that should have taken better care of her.

Right now my mother is receiving hospice care that is fine. My brother pays for the day care while we wait for Medical to help, if they will. A nurse comes twice a week.

I am glad my brother saved money, or my mother would be in far worse shape.

Ladies, we need to wake up and find a way to be able to take care of our parents and find out how we will not be abandoned when we have medical emergencies that make us completely disabled.

When I find solutions I will definitely post about them.

Here is an email that has been sent around the world several times. Have you received it or sent it yet? It is called: Feng Shui

First a little background from information gathered from around the net.
Feng Shui is from China and goes back to ancient times. There are many translations and spin offs of it. The roots are in astronomy, but it is also referenced by wind and water. Feng Shui is demonstrated in architecture now and western cultures are embracing it.

I am not an expert in it at all, and just have barely skimmed the surface. It just seems that something that started in one area has expanded into lifestyles and now even included in the laws of attraction and spiritual growth and just genuinely feeling good instead of miserable.

I want to share words of encouragement however they are delivered. No matter what philosophy it is from, if we can take the good and positive and dwell on that then maybe we can help someone have a better day.

Anthony Robbins is credited with this email, so here it is if you have not see it and want to share it.

Lotus Touts means good luck.

Lotus Touts: You have 6 minutes

There’s some mighty fine advice in these words, even if you’re not superstitious. This Lotus Touts has been sent to you for good luck from the Anthony Robbins organization. It has been sent around the world ten times so far.

Do not keep this message..

The Lotus Touts must leave your hands in 6 MINUTES.

ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.

THREE. Don’t believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.

FOUR. When you say, ‘I love you,’ mean it.

FIVE. When you say, ‘I’m sorry,’ look the person in the eye.

SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.

SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.

EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone’s dreams. People who don’t have dreams don’t have much.

NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it’s the only way to live life completely.

TEN.. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.

ELEVEN. Don’t judge people by their relatives.

TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.

THIRTEEN! .. When someone asks you a question you don’t want to answer, smile and ask, ‘Why do you want to know?’

FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

FIFTEEN. Say ‘bless you’ when you hear someone sneeze.

SIXTEEN. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.

SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R’s: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions.

EIGHTEEN. Don’t let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

NINETEEN. When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice

TWENTY- ONE. Spend some time alone.

Now, here’s the FUN part!

Send this to at least 5 people and your life will improve.

1-4 people: Your life will improve slightly.

5-9 people: Your life will improve to your liking.

9-14 people: You will have at least 5 surprises in the next 3 weeks

15 and above: Your life will improve drastically and everything you ever dreamed of will begin to take shape.

A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart.
Do not keep this message.

Want to share this the easy way? Simply retweet it or use the share button on this post. Thanks! Lotus Touts to you my friends.

I found this on someone’s page on a social site. I am not sure who authored it.

WHY MEN ARE NEVER DEPRESSED:

Men Are Just Happier People–
Your last name stays put.
The garage is all yours.
Wedding plans take care of themselves.
Chocolate is just another snack.
You can never be pregnant.
Car mechanics tell you the truth. ; ;
The world is your urinal.
You don’t have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.
Same work, more pay.
Wrinkles add character.
People never stare at your chest when you’re talking to them.
New shoes don’t cut, blister, or mangle your feet.
One mood all the time.
Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.
You know stuff about tanks and engines. A five-day holiday requires only one suitcase.
You can open all your own jars.
You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.
Your underwear is $9.50 for a three-pack. Three pairs of shoes are more than enough. You never have strap problems in public.
You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.
Everything on your face stays its original colour.
The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.
You only have to shave your face and neck.
You can play with toys all your life.
One wallet and one pair of shoes — one colour for all seasons.
You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look.
You can ‘do’ your nails with a pocket knife.
You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache. You can do Christmas shopping for 24 relatives on 24th December in 24 minutes.
No wonder men are happier.
MEN!!!!
Send this to the women who can handle it and to the men who will enjoy reading it.

Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter
This one I caught in the SGV Tribune the other day and called the Editorial Room and asked who wrote this. It took two or three readings before the editor realized that what he was reading was impossible!!! They put in a correction the next day.

I just couldn’t help but sending this along. Too funny.

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Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says
Ya think?
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Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers
Now that’s taking things a bit far!
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Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over
What a guy!
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Miners Refuse to Work after Death
Good-for-nothing’ lazy so-and-so’s!
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Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant
See if that works any better than a fair trial.
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War Dims Hope for Peace
I can see where it might have that effect!
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If Strike Isn’t Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile
Ya think?!
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Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures
Who would have thought!
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Enfield ( London ) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide
They may be on to something!
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Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges
You mean there’s something stronger than duct tape?
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Man Struck By Lightning: Faces BatteryCharge
He probably IS the battery charge!
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New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group
Weren’t they fat enough?!
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Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft
That’s what he gets for eating those beans!
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Kids Make Nutritious Snacks
Do they taste like chicken?
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Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half
Chainsaw Massacre all over again!
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Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
Boy, are they tall!
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And the winner is….
Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead

Did I read that right?

This is a funny joke from a friend of mine in the UK. I hope you enjoy it.

Getting Married

Jacob, age 92, and Rebecca, age 89, living in Devon, are all excited about their decision to get married.
They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding, and on the way they pass a chemist. Jacob suggests they go in.

Jacob addresses the man behind the counter: “Are you the owner?”

The pharmacist answers, “Yes.”

Jacob: “We’re about to get married. Do you sell heart medication?”

Pharmacist: “Of course we do.”

Jacob: “How about medicine for circulation?”

Pharmacist: “All kinds ”

Jacob: “Medicine for rheumatism?”

Pharmacist: “Definitely.”

Jacob: “How about suppositories?”

Pharmacist: “You bet!”

Jacob: “Medicine for memory problems, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s?”

Pharmacist: “Yes, a large variety. The works.”

Jacob: “What about vitamins, sleeping pills, Geritol, antidotes for
Parkinson’s disease?”

Pharmacist: “Absolutely..”

Jacob: “Everything for heartburn and indigestion?”

Pharmacist: “We sure do.”

Jacob: “You sell wheelchairs and walkers and canes?”

Pharmacist: “All speeds and sizes.”

Jacob: “Adult incontinence pants?”

Pharmacist: “Sure..”

Jacob: “We’d like to use this store for our wedding presents list..

I watched a little of the Super Bowl, and it was interesting to see the game. I liked how when the Saints were down by 10 the announcers rattled off the stats about how no team could ever come back when down by 10 so early in the game. I guess everyone should have listened to them and turned off the televisions. I guess several on the Eastern side of the USA did that and went to shovel snow.

I always enjoy seeing the announcers proved wrong.

The Who half time show was fun to watch. They really looked like they were having fun and not just there for the money. I was hoping Roger Daltrey would not pass out on that harmonica solo. I was expecting him to collapse. Pete Townsend was highly energetic, and it was fun to watch him play.

I felt they started out a little rough, but got better as the show progressed. I was wondering if The Who will start a revival of the oldies with this performance. The have stood the test of time I would say. I think it was a good half time show that probably was suited to the people who could afford the tickets for the game.

The announcers at the half time show were obnoxious. I hope they could find a better way to fill time. I guess that is when a lot of driveways got shoveled. I think I started laundry rather than sit and listen to that. Wow! Do they listen to each other or just wait to jump in and shout at each other?

I did not watch the second half. I guess that was the best part of the game. Once again Congratulations to the Saints and all the fans who love the Super Bowl.

Here is one you might want to forward.

A group of 40 years old buddies discuss and discuss where they
should meet for dinner.
Finally it is agreed upon that they should meet at the Gausthof
zum Lowen restaurant because the waitress’s there have low cut blouses and
nice breasts.

10 years later, at 50 years of age, the group meets again and
once again they discuss and discuss where they should meet. Finally it is
agreed upon that they should meet at the Gausthof zum Lowen because the
food there is very good and the wine selection is good also.

10 years later at 60 years of age, the group meets again and once
again they discuss and discuss where they should meet. Finally it is
agreed upon that they should meet at the Gausthof zum Lowen because they
can eat there in peace and quiet and the restaurant is smoke free.

10 years later, at 70 years of age, the group meets again and
once again they discuss and discuss where they should meet. Finally it is
agreed upon that they should meet at the Gausthof zum Lowen because the
restaurant is wheel chair accessible and they even have an elevator.

10 years later, at 80 years of age, the group meets again and
once again they discuss and discuss where they should meet. Finally it is
agreed upon that they should meet at the Gausthof zum Lowen because that
would be a great idea because they have never been there before.

With so many charities saying they will help Haiti, it is sometimes difficult to choose where to send your dollars to help. Many people around the world are feeling the effects of the economy, and to dip into their already tight budget to help those less fortunate might really be a sacrifice. However we do hear stories of people making extreme sacrifices to help those in Haiti.

Last night I heard there were lots of television stations having broadcasts as fund raisers. I did not watch television last night because I was sick and went to bed right after work. So I missed it.

Some people hesitate to give to a nation that is not their own feeling that charity begins at home. I am sure that every nation has a lot of need and charities to give to for homeless, hurting, starving, diseases, animals, and environment. We have to be compassionate to the suffering of those around the world no matter where we live.

If you can help with a donation here is a charity that has been helping in Haiti for years. This is an email that they sent to me. Other great charities are Doctors Without Borders. Visit their website to see how much of your money gets to the actual non administrative costs. Not a whole lot of charities will put that on their sites.

Once again if you have a blog and want to participate in Bloggers Unite for Haiti Click on the banner below.

Please read this letter for updates to what Mission of Mercy is doing.

Is Haiti beyond hope?

Like much of the world, right now our focus at Mission of Mercy is on this devastated country. We’ve been in Haiti for years, and we will continue to be there to help people rebuild both their lives and their cities.

We have responded to this disaster. Our Medical Mercy team is running a trauma clinic in Port-au-Prince right now, supported and strengthened by your prayers.

For more up to date information and to see a video message on my past experiences in Haiti, go to our website www.missionofmercy.org/haiti now.

Thank you for continuing to pray with us as we minister to these desperate people.

Because One Child Matters,
Mark&Dee
Mark Plumier
President

PS. Dr. Beyda, our Medical Mercy director, is tweeting from the field as he can. You can read more about what they are seeing and experiencing here: www.missionofmercy.org/haiti

I applaud the Red Cross in Southern California for making it easy for people to donate to the Haiti earthquake relief efforts. It is just so sad to hear more and more reports coming from Haiti. The ships are off shore loaded with food, but since the infrastructure is so poor there is no telling when the food will get to the people. These are some of the reports that I have heard today while driving on the freeways of Southern CA.

The Red Cross has set up donation centers in convenient locations next to major freeways. During the week there was one set up in Pasadena, and today there was one set up where the Anaheim Angles have their stadium. The radio stations were giving great directions for anyone who wanted to pull off of the freeway for a few minutes and drive through to donate whatever they could.

The one in Pasadena raised over 100,000 dollars. I am not sure what was raised in Anaheim. All of the money is supposed to go to Haiti. The news was interviewing some of the people who had stopped to donate. One person said that they had intended to donate but had not done so yet. They heard the announcement on the radio and felt it would be a great way to teach their children about helping out people from other countries, and about donating.

That reminds me of me. Sometimes I will intend to donate then this or that happens and it never gets done. Finally I rationalize that they must have had enough help by now. Yikes. It is hard to believe I think like that sometimes. So I made sure to get my donations in to Haiti early.

What about you? Can you pass up on something that you might spend some money on this week and kick that money over to help the people in Haiti? I enjoy participating in Bloggers Unite events and they are having an event for bloggers to get together to publish about Haiti and how people can help that country out.

On the Bloggers Unite site there are a few places listed where you can donate. The Red Cross is a trusted organization. I recently donated to Mission of Mercy after hearing them being interviewed on my local Christian radio station. I like what they are doing. You can make a one time donation, or you can sponsor a child.

The calls are going out for help, and the warnings are going out about the scamming organizations. When you donate choose an organization you trust. Here is the link for Bloggers Unite. They have a charity mentioned that you can donate to. They already have medical teams in Haiti, and can probably use financial help to get critical supplies.

One other way you can help is to join in at Bloggers Unite and post about the needs in Haiti, so more people can find what you are saying and join in on helping.

My next series of posts are going to be about getting prepared for your Golden Years. I am not a doctor, or a lawyer, or working for an insurance company, but I might have some advertising on my blog to pay for the costs of maintaining it. I have not decided yet.

On December 15, 2009, my mother experienced her first ever heart attack. That was the last thing we ever expected to happen to my mother since she is the beacon of good health, or so we thought. I guess it is a good thing that we do not go through life thinking the worst possible things could happen to us. However my mother had worsening indigestion problems for about the last 6 months and was being tested for everything other than her heart with an EKG or other tests.

My parents are in an HMO and have medicare. They pay $15 for each prescription and on a limited income that is a killer. Hopefully this blog will give you words of encouragement for where to look and what to do to help your loved ones get bankrupt by today’s medical system.

I will be adding more posts soon.