Category Archives: Chronic Illness

God Never Blinks

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Debi

Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio I am familiar with a retired columnist for the Cleveland Plain Dealer by the name of Regina Brett. Even after moving away from my home turf, my mother from time to time talked about one … Continue reading →

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Ten Keys to a Strong Family

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Debi

Our world today is complicated. Daily we are reminded that life is fragile, and downright unpredictable. We feel incredible stress and anxiety, uncertain of what the future holds for ourselves and those we love. Many of us hunger to know … Continue reading →

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Managing Stress

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Debi

What is stress?  Stress is the common, nonspecific response to the demands and the wear and tear of whatever happens to a living being.  It is a generalized physiological and psychological reaction to anything that threatens a person’s survival. Traumatic … Continue reading →

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