Archive for May, 2010

Graceful Exits: One Thing I Do

Sometimes living with a chronic illness can be a bummer.  Okay, who are we kiddin’?  A lot of times it can be a bummer!  Take yesterday, for example. I thought, ‘Today it is raining.  Today Boo and I will bake.  Today Boo and I will bake banana bread.  After all, we have nine very brown ... ...

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Rap for the Regulars

Last February, two incredible minds came together and came up with this incredible tribute to the Regulars.  Have an incredible time while you enjoy.  Judy put together the incredible graphics for your incredible viewing pleasure. Rap for the Regulars ...

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Things I Learned from My Mom… by Judy

Things I Learned from My Mom My mother recently passed away from cancer and her life was a great testimony to me. She was the wisest teacher I ever had.  She had 72 years of wisdom to pass on to any who would learn, and some pretty good marriage and life lessons from being married ... ...

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Today’s Journey – It Is Raining

Today it is raining here in Oregon, the state where everyone thinks it rains all the time. But, you know what’s good about so much rain? Everything stays green. All year. Sometimes, I know – it can seem (and can be for some) depressing. But not today. Today it’s raining and… it’s a beautiful day. ... ...

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Spring Splendor

One of my favorite things to do is to take pictures of God’s creation, be it flowers, trees, landscapes, children, bugs… whatever. I love to get just the right shot and sometimes ‘tweak’ it. Why, last year, I took over 3000 pictures of just roses at Harry’s place (Harry and David’s rose garden, for short ... ...

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A Better Day

 I look around to see, if anyone has just seen what I saw. *** I catch a glimpse of my reflection in the glass before me, that separates me from the customers who sit and eat lunch inside. *** In the two seconds as I lay on the cold concrete and see my reflection, ... ...

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For Judy

I can’t even begin to understand the heartache inside of you today – maybe a glimpse from when my grandmother died. *** Your days have been filled with the sweet presence of the one held so dear – where an emptiness must now pervade your spirit. *** I would imagine it is bittersweet. Bitter would ... ...

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Update on Judy…

For those of you who know Judy well, you know she absolutely adores her mom.  Sadly, her mom has been given two weeks to live, having fought her battle with cancer for quite some time now.  She won’t be available online as much, but if you could send her a note of encouragement, she’ll get ... ...

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Update on Dr. Anthony Santiago in Arizona

As you are aware,  if you’ve been wondering ‘Where is Dr. Anthony Santiago’ and have been following us and our updates regarding Dr. Santiago’s whereabouts, we found him getting ready to start practicing as a Movement Disorder Specialist in Arizona at the Muhammed Ali Parkinson’s Research Center.  If you plan to make an appointment or ... ...

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Worth the Wait

My husband says that persistence pays off. I would have to agree. The other day my phone rang. I answered it and the caller asked if I knew who I was speaking to. The voice was vaguely familiar, but I couldn’t place it. “This is Dr. Santiago.” Can you imagine my surprise? The elation taking ... ...

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