Signs of Alzheimer’s
Many people, including myself, want to know what signs to look for. For wisdom on this subject I went to wonderful...
Signs of Alzheimer’s
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An Addict’s Nightmare
An Addict’s Nightmare
Who would willingly choose the following lifestyle? AN ADDICTS NIGHTMARE I hate who I am, what I have become, A...
The Ten Dollar Bill
The Ten Dollar Bill
by Ken Davis heard on his radio program, “Lighten Up” Ken’s story is about a dad who was worn out from trying to...
One Hour to Live
One Hour to Live
Author Stephen Levine asks the question, “If you had an hour to live and could make only one phone call—who would you call, what would you say, and why are you waiting?" Stephen continues, “Who knows what we are waiting for? Perhaps we want to believe we will live forever, or that “someday” we will get around to telling the people we love, just how much we love them. Whatever the reasons, most of us simply wait too long. "
Write an “I Remember” Note
Write an “I Remember” Note
At the end of one’s life, we will not be concerned with (1) how many times we went to a shopping mall, or (2) how many rounds of golf we played, but rather the important question will be: Did my life make a difference?
Consider telling someone this week they made or are making a difference in your life. One way to do this is to write an “I Remember” letter. The following is an example of an “I Remember” letter I wrote to an older friend, Rickie:
I Will Go With You
I Will Go With You
How can we care for a person with cancer or other serious illnesses? I was overwhelmed with having to do this by...
Who Needs 5 more Minutes?
Who Needs 5 more Minutes?
From: The Power of the Pause Nothing can be more useful to a person than a determination not to be hurried. -...
What Worries You The Most?
What Worries You The Most?
Brian Mansfield is a writer for USA Today and was diagnosed with colon cancer at age 48. Brian chronicles his life...
