Hope Through Hard Times

Faith

The Calmer of the Storm

It felt great to be in the water and stretching my muscles again. I got a ways out, feeling oxygen course through my body. It felt so freeing and fun, like I was back doing laps or swimming off the coast of Oahu. Then, like a flip of a switch, my body went weak. I was suddenly exhausted. Swell after swell washed over me. I’d just catch my breath and the next one would hit. I was far enough out that I couldn’t really touch the sand.

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Finances

Purchasing Back to School Supplies

I was in Walmart the other day and noticed the shelves at the front of the store stocked with school supplies. Having worked in a school for many years, this “warning” was like seeing Christmas stuff in October. It seems so early and yet reality is that it’s coming up soon.

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Life

The Little Pink Box of Horror

We all have our things we don’t like right? Some people are terrified of spiders while others are freaked out of roller coasters. Well, my confession is that dentures haunt me.

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Concussions

The Roller Coaster of Emotions

A little girl is at the carnival with her mommy. She takes a lick of her lollipop and giggles when the flavours consume her tongue.

Suddenly, two skateboarders whiz by her. As she turns to watch them, she drops her lollipop on the ground. She feels a flood of emotions overcome her. What will she do?

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Infertility

Options for Infertility: IVF

You’ve gone through the process to see if you have viable eggs and sperm. You’ve done the bloodwork, ultrasounds, and other various tests. IUI is not an option for you, so the doctor will then consider In Vitro Fertilization (IVF).

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Faith

My Dear Friends

I want to share something with you that keeps stirring within my heart. Something I discovered five years ago that has been transforming my life ever since. It’s simple, and something you may not understand the full weight of just yet. But I pray in time that you will.

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Finances

Fun Staycation Challenges

After being stuck for months, the last thing you probably want is a staycation. If the budget doesn’t allow more than that though, let’s spice stuff up and get creative so you can still enjoy.

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