Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Hope Ongoing
While watching the "Biggest Loser" tonight one of the contestants thanked Bob and said, "I get it, I feel like I have one hand on the wheel, and the other reaching toward it." It brought to mind a person I worked with recently who said, I almost had it, I know I did, I felt different, I let you down. Isn't it the feeling a little bit different, a shift of some kind that gives us hope, the courage to change, to shift, to become. I passed this person as he sat down to eat lunch, he put his hands together in prayer for the food he was about to receive. I paused and watched him. I think he's got it, one hand on the wheel, the other hand reaching. Thank you for the lesson, a shift, as I now too, put my hands together. God bless you D~
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
MedPage Today Article-Chilean Miners
I responded to the question of "Will the Chilean Miners Have Long Term Effects from their experience." I saw Yes, as did about 75% of voters. I then wrote the below article and it was accepted to be published. I was thoughtful in my writing and amongst others far more credentialed and knowledgable but all thoughtful and caring~ CLJ, Alcohol & Drug Counselor- Oct 19, 2010
Our 33 miners will face struggles that are not insurmountable. The psychological help they get ongoing, will only be as good as their therapist and her relationship to him. These men have had an extraordinary experience, under extraordinary conditions. They may feel isolated due to their experience. It was a group of 33 so that can be powerful. The physical ramifications may not exceed what the miners were exposed to on a daily basis while working, only time will tell. Let's not forget the rescuers and the intense pressure they must have felt to be successful in their attempt to save 33 lives. They encompass many milieu and may have significant after effects as well. What an exceptional outcome, one the world shared with fear, trepidation, and finally JOY~ Thank you to all who participated for the benefit of the whole~ Cynthia
Our 33 miners will face struggles that are not insurmountable. The psychological help they get ongoing, will only be as good as their therapist and her relationship to him. These men have had an extraordinary experience, under extraordinary conditions. They may feel isolated due to their experience. It was a group of 33 so that can be powerful. The physical ramifications may not exceed what the miners were exposed to on a daily basis while working, only time will tell. Let's not forget the rescuers and the intense pressure they must have felt to be successful in their attempt to save 33 lives. They encompass many milieu and may have significant after effects as well. What an exceptional outcome, one the world shared with fear, trepidation, and finally JOY~ Thank you to all who participated for the benefit of the whole~ Cynthia
Monday, September 27, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Grand Baby!
Welcome to the World Little Hayden Scott~
I spent two very special weeks with your Mommy & Daddy waiting for you to come to meet us. I was asked to be the "co-coach" at your birth AND what an honor for me! We all found it hard for me to remain at home in Minnesota until the call came that you were ready...so, I came two weeks early, just to be sure :) Your Mommy and I had many happy days together, waiting. That was very special too. And come you did, as Poppie was driving across the country to meet you. It was the most special of all moments. I will always remember the exact second of your birth, your Mommy, Daddy, and I welcoming you with tears and yelps of joy!! What a precious little boy you are. I knew I was about to have an incredible life changing moment and I surely did. I will tell you more as time goes on but for now this note is just about you joining us, entering the world, and the joy you have brought to me and your Poppie. We love you precious little one~
Star light, Star Bright, Grammie
I spent two very special weeks with your Mommy & Daddy waiting for you to come to meet us. I was asked to be the "co-coach" at your birth AND what an honor for me! We all found it hard for me to remain at home in Minnesota until the call came that you were ready...so, I came two weeks early, just to be sure :) Your Mommy and I had many happy days together, waiting. That was very special too. And come you did, as Poppie was driving across the country to meet you. It was the most special of all moments. I will always remember the exact second of your birth, your Mommy, Daddy, and I welcoming you with tears and yelps of joy!! What a precious little boy you are. I knew I was about to have an incredible life changing moment and I surely did. I will tell you more as time goes on but for now this note is just about you joining us, entering the world, and the joy you have brought to me and your Poppie. We love you precious little one~
Star light, Star Bright, Grammie
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
ANNOUNCING THE BIRTH
OF
OUR PRECIOUS LITTLE GRANDSON
Hayden Scott Duncan
September 21, 2010 ~ 7:48 am
5lbs ~ 6 oz
18.5 inches
solid gold
PROUD GRAMMIE & POPPIE
Proud parents, Katie & Ryan
And he came with a burst of starlight and swirls,
ribbons and bows and sweet baby toes,
such sweet baby fingers, and a tiny button nose~
such sweet baby fingers, and a tiny button nose~
~No greater gift than love~
oh how we love him, and his
oh how we love him, and his
mommy and daddy too!
Friday, January 8, 2010
Creative Juices
A little ditty of a pin for a special lady retiring after 31 years of caring for people who are at the "bottom" in their lives. She truly is a STAR! Who knows who will get the others~only time will tell~ Judy's is front left...
Creative Juices
There is no better feeling than creativity. It's luscious. I have a few Christmas gifts yet to give, so for my friend Diane, I put scissors to paper and whipped up a little ditty, a take-off on our "Annual Christmas Craft Day". I will make many more~what fun!
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