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  • A Family’s Struggle with Hoarding

    “Living with a hoarder or someone who piles stuff in boxes, can affect your whole life and can be very overwhelming for someone with your physiological conditions.” Doctor Tater stated right before their counseling session was over   “I know, but at this time I cannot move out or away from the home, because of my…

  • Touched by Cancer Again

      I want to tell you about my beloved Uncle Chris, who is the only uncle that I have ever known throughout my life. He helped take care of me and my twin brother Thomas, as we grew into young children. To me, he is and always will be my favorite person, to hang out…

  • Blanket of Hope Project Has Been Canceled

     After careful thought and consideration, we have decided to cancel our yearly “Blankets of Hope Project”, due to lack of donations and volunteers. Thank you to all who have helped make this project a success for over five years now. Through this project, we have helped many patients and their families, whether at cancer clinic’s…

  • Oh No…My Mommy Has Cancer!

        “Shh!” Molly whispered to her little brother Drake, who is four-years-old. “Don’t wake up Mommy! She just got home from the hospital.”Kevin reminded them. Molly stated “Mommy is sick and seems to sleep a lot lately.” “I know but your mother is very sick. Sleep helps her body to heal.” Kevin explained Molly…

  • Laugh at Cancer Support Community has Reopened on Ning!

    We Are Back! I am trusting God and reopening the Laugh at Cancer Support Community at Ning.com, due to request from Facebook for a private community. The support community will have a new web address http://laughatcancer.ning.com and all are welcome to join us. Come join us is our mission to offer encouragement, laughter, inspiration, and…

  • My Angel Abigail

              I met my beloved puppy, who I named Abigail on my fourteenth birthday after her mother Brandie gave birth to her on my bedroom floor. She was a golden-red German Shepherd, Chow, and Akita mix puppy. She was so tiny that she fit in the palm of my hand, yet she was such a…

  • The Big Red Monster

    After school, I jumped off the yellow school bus and raced my brother home. I couldn’t wait to go see the “Big Red Monster” sitting in grandpa’s garage.. “The racecar is almost ready” stated Papa. My granddad and my uncle were sitting at the table enjoying a cup of coffee, as I raced off to…

  • Parents Stop Breaking Your Teenager’s Spirit

    Parents stop berating and yelling at your teenager, because you are destroying your child’s self-esteem more harm. Don’t curse at your teenager, instead give the teenager respect and you will find that they will begin to respect you as well. Be clear in your communication when saying yes and no, this way you are not…

  • Good Parenting Can Lead Teenagers to Make Positive Choices

     As a mother of two teenagers, I have learned that you should never berate or speak down to your children or teenagers. Instead, I encouraged both of my teenagers to strive for anything they wanted to do. My daughter and my son lived with their father and step-mom for various reasons, one being that they…

  • My Son is Moving!!!

    My son DJ has been a constant jewel in my life, but he is about to set off on an adventure with his father and step-mother. I am sad but happy that he leaving to a whole new town. He will be far away from me and I will miss him so much, yet I know that his…

  • Our Vacation Last Month

    My husband and I after swimming in Lake Lindsey Grace in Screven, Ga. We had a wonderful time together and hanging out with my special friends from church. We spent time swimming together and my husband helped our friend fix stuff at her house. Additionally, we went out to eat and enjoyed the company of my…

  • My Journey to Eating Healthier

    Before you decide to eat healthier, you must be willing to change your eating habits for the rest of your life. I learned first to read the nutrition label on all foods, thanks to a special friend that has been helping me with tips and ideas. I spent years eating the wrong portion sizes and…

  • A Little Glimpse into Jean Plyler’s Life

    Jean E. Plyler of 8048 Park City Dr. in Jacksonville, FL, died on May 29, 2013. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. She was born on April 24, 1936 and she lived most of her life in Jacksonville, FL.She was preceded in death by her husband of…

  • My Grandma’s Disguise…

    I want to honor her with this poem today, Since, she loved me in her own special way. She didn’t receive an award for taking care of us, However, she never complained or made a fuss. Never did she get angry or begin to swear, Whenever, I need her, she was always there. Because, she…

  • Alzheimer’s, Memory and Emotions

    By, David M. Gillespie (Guest Blogger) During 2009, 2010, I worked as an advocate for residents of long term care communities such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities. This experience brought me close to many people suffering from Alzheimer’s. Several years ago, my own father –in-law died from a similar disease. I learned first…