I had my nuclear stress test today. It's the big picture to tell how my heart is really recovering from the heart attack almost 2 years ago. I had to have chemicals placed in my IV and for four minutes...WOW! my head felt like it was 3 times its size, like I was a hydrosyphallic; my throat closed up tight; I became lightheaded; I got a little numb; I was suddenly fatiqued and hot! The longest 4 minutes of my life! But, it was worth it! Once it was over...within a minute, I was back to my old self...what a ride! almost as good as the rollercoasters I can't ride anymore!
Point2Ponder: Why do we dread the work to get to the result we want so much? It may be a 4 minute chemically induced rollercoaster ride...just to hear...good news!
I came back an hour later, and spent 12 minutes 50 seconds in an MRI while they took pics of my heart!
Then...I waited...
You know..I have always established a rapport with my nurses and techs...they are the backbone of the medical industry and will give you info if they like you...Paula, the tech, liked me..
She checked the 3 sections of the test and said, "The Doctor will give you the official word, but in the 3 areas that we check for, you are in reasonable range in all three!! It all looks good!"
That 4 minute chemical rollercoaster...worth the trip...the pay off was just exceptional!!
Thanks be to God...the healer of my heart!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Wow! What a difference a day makes!
The last 24 hours have been unexpected, painful and predictable! Unexpected because I never saw it coming--the text message that said don't bothing coming! Painful because it brought back such bad vivid memories of times past when we would be banished from our grandchildren; and predictable because my achilles heal is ...my grandchildren.
Point2Ponder: Why do people always go for the jugular even when they know..it will kill,not injure!
If anyone is listening, please consider the pain your actions can cause by toying with someone's emotions and causing pain unnecessarily! They may be broadsided by your actions and may not have time to compose themselves BEFORE they react and that chain of events may be damaging and harmful for all involved!
Point2Ponder: Why do people always go for the jugular even when they know..it will kill,not injure!
If anyone is listening, please consider the pain your actions can cause by toying with someone's emotions and causing pain unnecessarily! They may be broadsided by your actions and may not have time to compose themselves BEFORE they react and that chain of events may be damaging and harmful for all involved!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Situational Ethics is Killing the Moral backbone of America
It used to be...right is right if no one is doing it and wrong is wrong is everyone is doing it. Used to be black and white, right and wrong, and you knew it and those doing wrong knew it too! Not anymore.
Nowadays, it all depends how you know them, how uncomfortable their situation makes you feel and how much you want them to still like you..before you decide if right is now wrong or wrong is okay.
Point2Ponder: Why do we think we can mold our ethics to fit the situation instead of asking if the situation fits the ethic? Integrity is not a coat you put on when you want to be ethical...you either always have integrity or you never do.
We used to stand up for what is right and not accept what is wrong..because our moral fiber required it of us...we had to say something...do something...stand up in the midst of the crowd and yell--It's WRONG! no matter who was doing it...it was still wrong!!
Don't change your ethics and modify your integrity to fit the situation.
Situational ethics is a situation WITHOUT Ethics!!
Wrong is Still wrong if everyone is doing it and Right is right IF no one is doing it!
Nowadays, it all depends how you know them, how uncomfortable their situation makes you feel and how much you want them to still like you..before you decide if right is now wrong or wrong is okay.
Point2Ponder: Why do we think we can mold our ethics to fit the situation instead of asking if the situation fits the ethic? Integrity is not a coat you put on when you want to be ethical...you either always have integrity or you never do.
We used to stand up for what is right and not accept what is wrong..because our moral fiber required it of us...we had to say something...do something...stand up in the midst of the crowd and yell--It's WRONG! no matter who was doing it...it was still wrong!!
Don't change your ethics and modify your integrity to fit the situation.
Situational ethics is a situation WITHOUT Ethics!!
Wrong is Still wrong if everyone is doing it and Right is right IF no one is doing it!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Why does it always come down to..givers and takers?
this may sound a little angry, and i am not, but...i am fed up!
The world seems to be broken down into only 2 categories: givers and takers! And the givers keep giving and the takers keep taking..never looking back to wonder? what if just once...I gave?
Point2Ponder: Just because it's there to take, do you always have to? Just once, what if the takers would surprise the givers by...giving to them?
Take a moment: review your relationships; analyze what role you play? don't be surprised to find out, you may be a taker in some and a giver in others. Then ask yourself what defined your role in each relationship? the other person mandated it? you acquiesced to it? It was there for the taking, so you took it? or...you have always given to this person and just accept...that's the way it's going to be!
Sometimes, the givers just want to see... the takers will stop and surprise the givers by...giving! of their time, of their effort, of their talent, of their life! Just once, blow us away...surprise us with your gift!
The world seems to be broken down into only 2 categories: givers and takers! And the givers keep giving and the takers keep taking..never looking back to wonder? what if just once...I gave?
Point2Ponder: Just because it's there to take, do you always have to? Just once, what if the takers would surprise the givers by...giving to them?
Take a moment: review your relationships; analyze what role you play? don't be surprised to find out, you may be a taker in some and a giver in others. Then ask yourself what defined your role in each relationship? the other person mandated it? you acquiesced to it? It was there for the taking, so you took it? or...you have always given to this person and just accept...that's the way it's going to be!
Sometimes, the givers just want to see... the takers will stop and surprise the givers by...giving! of their time, of their effort, of their talent, of their life! Just once, blow us away...surprise us with your gift!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Organize A Card Sending Campaign to Surprise them with Appreciation
i just organized a card sending campaign so my wife would have a great 50th birthday! I had our family and friends send her cards of appreciation to her job-- so she would be surprised by receiving them.
I just wanted her to see...so many people really appreciate her background support of everyone we know- as a mom, stepmom, Nana, Aunt, sister-in-law, friend and wife! She never needs to hear thank you...she wants to know that she was able to help!
POINT2PONDER: Why do we overlook those who tirelessly support and encourage us in our life, never stopping to say Thank You and I appreciate your presence in my life!
How about sending a card to someone who supports and encourages you--just to say thank you! Start your own card sending campaign, organize it with mutual friends for that person who always supports your circle of friends. We know...there's always that person, The One, who always remembers to call, to check in, to encourage you, to support you, to let you know..you matter, you are not alone and...
you can do it--they believe in you!!
I just wanted her to see...so many people really appreciate her background support of everyone we know- as a mom, stepmom, Nana, Aunt, sister-in-law, friend and wife! She never needs to hear thank you...she wants to know that she was able to help!
POINT2PONDER: Why do we overlook those who tirelessly support and encourage us in our life, never stopping to say Thank You and I appreciate your presence in my life!
How about sending a card to someone who supports and encourages you--just to say thank you! Start your own card sending campaign, organize it with mutual friends for that person who always supports your circle of friends. We know...there's always that person, The One, who always remembers to call, to check in, to encourage you, to support you, to let you know..you matter, you are not alone and...
you can do it--they believe in you!!
Sunday, March 13, 2011
I thought it was SPF50--- It was Cocoa Butter!
I took my grandson Jett to the beach recently, and I made sure to lather him up with SPF...or so I thought! We had a great time, playing with other kids(3 sisters Jett met), playing with a sandcastle, playing in the water, even playing in a cabana, lying on the chaise lounges. He was loving every minute of it...and so was I! Nano and his sidekick, just taking in the sights at the beach!
We only stayed 2 hours, and I noted Jett looked pink when we left, but he had SPF, so...all was okay.
But...it wasn't...I had inadvertently used Cocoa Butter instead of SPF50, on my 21 month old grandson! Within 4 hours, that pink turned to tomato, and our baby boy was sunburnt! all my fault.
POINT2PONDER: Why is that our best intentions still cause those we love to be hurt? We never intended them harm, but...there they are, red as a tomato, and it's all your fault!
So...I saw Jett on skype that night. His first words, as he touched his ears, were..."Nano, Hurt!"
Poor baby...we sometimes unintentionally hurt the ones we love the most. When we do, own up to it, ask for forgiveness, accept that it may take some time to hea, physically and emotionally and learn the lesson that is looking at you! Never Ever Assume A Single Thing...you have to read the label!!
We only stayed 2 hours, and I noted Jett looked pink when we left, but he had SPF, so...all was okay.
But...it wasn't...I had inadvertently used Cocoa Butter instead of SPF50, on my 21 month old grandson! Within 4 hours, that pink turned to tomato, and our baby boy was sunburnt! all my fault.
POINT2PONDER: Why is that our best intentions still cause those we love to be hurt? We never intended them harm, but...there they are, red as a tomato, and it's all your fault!
So...I saw Jett on skype that night. His first words, as he touched his ears, were..."Nano, Hurt!"
Poor baby...we sometimes unintentionally hurt the ones we love the most. When we do, own up to it, ask for forgiveness, accept that it may take some time to hea, physically and emotionally and learn the lesson that is looking at you! Never Ever Assume A Single Thing...you have to read the label!!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
that unexpected visit-- the best times in life!
Grandkids are the BEST ! and when they come for a surprise visit, just priceless! Mykai and Macie and my daughter Manda surprised us with a visit recently. The doors swung open, both ran out, into Nano's arms! Both said, "Nano, we missed you so much!" talk about music to my ears! Such a joy to have them in my arms. I don't get to spend as much time with MnM as I do with Jett, so when I do get to see them, it's like a holiday!
Point2Ponder: Why is it the best things in life are the unexpected surprise visits from loved ones? They make your day, remind you of the important things in life and provide unexpected joy to your heart! Maybe YOU should be that surprise visit for a loved one? I know that they would love to see you!
Macie asked me to buckle her in. I leaned in to buckle her up, and she smiled big and said,"You smell gooood! Mama, Nano smells goooood!!" Manda and I both laughed. Thank you Usher cologne, the first batch, for this unsolicited fashion report from our 3yr old roving fashionista MacieGirl! and just think, being that close, she could have said something just the opposite! LOL!
So home isn't a building, it's a collection of hearts, lives, memories and emotions all tied in a select community uniquely designed by God. You can't choose family or home in your heart..it's preset!
Just remember...no matter how far we travel, no matter what we see, we always want to call home and send postcards to share our travels--with them! Be it ever so humble...you know....no place like home!
Point2Ponder: Why is it the best things in life are the unexpected surprise visits from loved ones? They make your day, remind you of the important things in life and provide unexpected joy to your heart! Maybe YOU should be that surprise visit for a loved one? I know that they would love to see you!
Macie asked me to buckle her in. I leaned in to buckle her up, and she smiled big and said,"You smell gooood! Mama, Nano smells goooood!!" Manda and I both laughed. Thank you Usher cologne, the first batch, for this unsolicited fashion report from our 3yr old roving fashionista MacieGirl! and just think, being that close, she could have said something just the opposite! LOL!
So home isn't a building, it's a collection of hearts, lives, memories and emotions all tied in a select community uniquely designed by God. You can't choose family or home in your heart..it's preset!
Just remember...no matter how far we travel, no matter what we see, we always want to call home and send postcards to share our travels--with them! Be it ever so humble...you know....no place like home!
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