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Even when you feel mired in fear and sadness, there are ways to persevere.

By Therese J. Borchard

A woman who lives with chronic pain said to my mom the other day, "You can't sit around and wait for the storm to be over. You've got to learn how to dance in the rain."

That's a perfect description of living with depression, or any chronic illness. But what do you do on the days you don't think you can take the pain anymore? When you want so badly to be done with the suffering? What do you do... (continue reading)

Greetings All, As I wallowed in the muk and mire of unemployment for several months, and threw my own pity party's, I neglected to see all the wonderous occurrings around me. Yes, it is easy to sink into a pit of dispair and continue to dig your way in. However, I began to notice many of my friends and family members losing their lives to illnesses, and negative behaviors. I began to look up and thank the Creator for my good health and, for the most part, "good" judgement.

Well, then I began... (continue reading)

November 4, 2008, 11:38pm…”Ladies and Gentlemen, the 44th president of the United States of America…is …Barak Obama!”

 Upon hearing these words, I, as many others around the country, and the world, cried tears of joy! We thanked the creator in our languages and understanding, and beliefs, and asked for protection and guidance for him, his family, and the Vice and his family. Most of all, I thanked the Creator for the... (continue reading)