On the 1st day of christmas my mommy gave to me!

Women Who Change the World:

There are women who make things better ....simply by showing up. There are women who make things happen. There are women who make their way. There are women who make a difference. And women who make us smile. There are women of wit & wisdom who - through strength and courage - make it through. There are women who change the world every day.....women like you.

-Ashley Rice

on a magnet for my fridge!!!!! It made me cry!~

how to stay healthy

My cousin sent me this and i share it with you.

The following H1N1 advice, given by Dr. Oz, makes a lot of sense and is important for all to know:

The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible to avoid coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as proliferation is.

While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps, not fully highlighted in most official communications, can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu):

1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications).

2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat or bathe.)

3. *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine or Hydrogen Peroxide if you don't trust salt). *H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.

4. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water, or hydrogen peroxide. *Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but *blowing the nose softly once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.*

http://www.webmd.com/allergies/sinus-pai
n-pressure-9/neti-pots?page=2

5. *Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (Amla and other citrus fruits). *If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.

6. *Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc) as you can. *Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.

Clever back to Crazed

Life seems to move back and forth and back and forth. Almost nothing progresses in a straight line. Whenever we feel like we have a handle on where we are, what we are doing or why.... you know the big questions... another kink goes into the works.

So a more accurate reflection of progression of life is crazed... its impossible to be clever in the face of circumstances beyond your control. You simply need be yourself in all situations. Treat all with kindness and try to walk in the light in the face of extreme darkness, inside and out.

Clever implies control and honestly - I am soooooooooooo not in control.

Which brings us back to crazed, a much more accurate reflection of life don't you think?

New Beginings

I've been working very hard on every part of my life in recent months and it seems the last parts are the hardest.

But currently I am letting go, reaffirming and moving on... its liberating to sort out what is important, who your friends are, but most importantly who YOU are!

That is the journey isn't it, to find out who you are and live in your own skin.

We all take risks in life, some work, some don't. the ones you pour your soul and trust into are the ones that hurt the most when they don't work. But we must risk revealing ourselves to others. Holding onto hurt, hate, anger, all those negative emotions, does nothing else but hurt ourselves.

I don't want to hurt myself anymore. I don't want to hurt anyone.

So i am grateful for the good things all the people in my life have shared with me and the rest i will continue to let go.

There is an episode of "Everybody Loves Raymond" Robert gets married and it goes badly, Raymond the best man. suggests we survive by editing... remember the good times. Editing out the others... I am not advocating forgetting entirely, no need to be a doormat or to set ourselves up for hurt again and again. But we can edit out the bad and be grateful for the good. That is possible. And for the good things, the gifts in life - I am grateful.

There is nothing wrong with that. Its healing. Something we all need almost every day.

Health, health care

I have been very lucky in my lifetime to always be able to get reasonable health care. Not the best, but certainly not the worst. I have had some fabulous doctors and some not so fabulous but well meaning.

Now though, the times seem to be changing. Even with my insurance, the best I can get at this point. I cannot get ongoing care for what I need due to the co payments.

OK - what is the point of having health insurance, paying for it monthly if it doesn't enable you to receive what your doctors tell you you need.

Well the good news is, I may be able to progress on my own and was able to receive some excellent care until the finances caught up with it.

WE NEED UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE - NO CO PAYS -

this is just wrong and to go after the ill and lower income people for more money is like trying to get water from a stone.

I hope the dems do it this time...

Name Change

I decided to change the name of this when I felt a bit less crazed. When I started this I was just in a bad place, you know the place, you don't know what's up and grasping at straws.

Well my compass seems to be finding north again and while there are things that will get in the way of my directional perception, its more consistent.

I can't say that I will ever be able to return to the way I was in the past but what fun is that anyway. The past is over rated. I am a bit more clever about my life now. NOT smart... and nowhere near normal, thank GOD! But a BIT more clever.

Compline

Compline is one of, if not my favorite service.

Its so relaxing and a great way to end the day - clear the mind and soul to sleep.

http://www.missionstclare.com/compline/comlist.html



The Lord Almighty grant us a peaceful night and a perfect end

Amen.

Let us confess our sins to God.

Almighty God, our heavenly Father:
We have sinned against you,
through our own fault,
in thought, and word, and deed,
and in what we have left undone.
For the sake of your Son our Lord Jesus Christ,
forgive us all our offenses;
and grant that we may serve you
in newness of life,
to the glory of your Name. Amen.

May the Almighty God grant us forgiveness of all our sins,and the grace and comfort of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Psalm 31 In te, Domine, speravi

1
In you, O LORD, have I taken refuge;
let me never be put to shame; *
deliver me in your righteousness.
2
Incline your ear to me; *
make haste to deliver me.
3
Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe,
for you are my crag and my stronghold; *
for the sake of your Name, lead me and guide me.
4
Take me out of the net that they have secretly set for me, *
for you are my tower of strength.
5
Into your hands I commend my spirit, *
for you have redeemed me,
O LORD, O God of truth.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Psalm 4 Cum invocarem

1
Answer me when I call, O God, defender of my cause; *
you set me free when I am hard-pressed;
have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
2
"You mortals, how long will you dishonor my glory; *
how long will you worship dumb idols
and run after false gods?"
3
Know that the LORD does wonders for the faithful; *
when I call upon the LORD, he will hear me.
4
Tremble, then, and do not sin; *
speak to your heart in silence upon your bed.
5
Offer the appointed sacrifices *
and put your trust in the LORD.
6
Many are saying,
"Oh, that we might see better times!" *
Lift up the light of your countenance upon us, O LORD.
7
You have put gladness in my heart, *
more than when grain and wine and oil increase.
8
I lie down in peace; at once I fall asleep; *
for only you, LORD, make me dwell in safety.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as
it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Psalm 91Qui habitat

1
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, *
abides under the shadow of the Almighty.
2
He shall say to the LORD,
"You are my refuge and my stronghold, *
my God in whom I put my trust."
3
He shall deliver you from the snare of the hunter *
and from the deadly pestilence.
4
He shall cover you with his pinions,
and you shall find refuge under his wings; *
his faithfulness shall be a shield and buckler.
5
You shall not be afraid of any terror by night, *
nor of the arrow that flies by day;
6
Of the plague that stalks in the darkness, *
nor of the sickness that lays waste at mid-day.
7
A thousand shall fall at your side
and ten thousand at your right hand, *
but it shall not come near you.
8
Your eyes have only to behold *
to see the reward of the wicked.
9
Because you have made the LORD your refuge, *
and the Most High your habitation,
10
There shall no evil happen to you, *
neither shall any plague come near your dwelling.
11
For he shall give his angels charge over you, *
to keep you in all your ways.
12
They shall bear you in their hands, *
lest you dash your foot against a stone.
13
You shall tread upon the lion and the adder; *
you shall trample the young lion and the serpent under your feet.
14
Because he is bound to me in love,
therefore will I deliver him; *
I will protect him, because he knows my Name.
15
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; *
I am with him in trouble;
I will rescue him and bring him to honor.
16
With long life will I satisfy him, *
and show him my salvation.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.


Our help is in the Name of the Lord;

The maker of heaven and earth.

Lord, you are in the midst of us, and we are called by your Name: Do not forsake us, O Lord our God. Jeremiah 14:9,22

Thanks be to God.

May the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, and great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in you that which is pleasing in his sight; through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Hebrews 13:20-21

Thanks be to God.

Be sober, be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith. 1 Peter 5:8-9a

Thanks be to God.

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30

Thanks be to God.

nto your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit;

For you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth.

Keep us, O Lord, as the apple of your eye;

Hide us under the shadow of your wings.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.

Lord, hear our prayer.

And let our cry come unto you.

Let us pray.

Be present, O merciful God, and protect us through the hours of this night, so that we who are wearied by the changes and chances of this life may rest in your eternal changelessness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your love's sake. Amen.

Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace.

Lord, you now have set your servant free *
to go in peace as you have promised;

For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, *
whom you have prepared for all the world to see:

A Light to enlighten the nations, *
and the glory of your people Israel.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace.

Let us bless the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

The almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless us and keep us.

Amen.