It's been just over a year since I posted, and I have spent some time considering if I would continue or if I had completed that phase of my journey here. I am, yet, undecided but am here today to share a few pictures and thoughts with you.
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| Tuberose Begonia |
There's been a lot on my mind during the last year, and I've been encouraged to share a bit of it by several of my readers. (Thank you to all who've contacted me with inquiries as to my health, etc. You are much appreciated and already know that Goodman and I are in good health, thank the Lord.)
We all have different points of view as we all have different experiences, but some things are just too obvious to ignore, and they are troubling to me, at best. Healthcare in our country is in a state of glaring change and has been for many years. It's just a well-paying business to far too many "health professionals." There are good doctors, yes, but many are not, and the good are too few in number to serve the masses in my opinion.
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| We dug up several of these little trees from a section of the pasture next to our neighbors' pine tree, but it doesn't smell or appear to be a pine sapling. We shall see... |
I began searching for help with diagnosing non-life-threatening illnesses, and that search led me to a wonderfully helpful set of books titled Be Your Own Doctor & Be Your Own Doctor II. The books contain a series of easy-to-read stories that are engaging to read and very handy to have at hand in time of need. Also, there are recipes and recommendations so readers may, confidently, begin to "doctor" themselves when a professional is not required.
* Disclaimer: The only interest I have in these books is the wealth of information. I am in no way connected to nor do I receive any monetary gain in any form for anything I say about them. I'm just one who knows they are worth their weight in gold to me and my family. If there is any interest I may be back here to share a bit of the instances where they have saved us from the surgeon's scalpel.
Have a lovely rest of the week, y'all!
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So good to hear from you! Thank you for the book recommendation also. I have them on my wish-list at the moment. Glad to hear you are well, not only health wise, but also due to spastic weather features lately. I bet the holler is beautiful right now.
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Thank you, Lady Locust!
DeleteYou will treasure the books, I'm sure.
Thank you for stopping by!
Hello, love the fuchsia and blooms The Hydrangea is lovely. It is good to see a post pop up from you. The wren has made a nice nest. Wishing you a happy day and weekend ahead!
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen! fuchsia and hydrangea have become favorites with me in the past few years. Hope you have a great weekend, also.
DeleteThank you so much for hollering, I am so glad to hear from you! :-) Your garden is as beautiful as always. I would have loved to see the bird on the nest, but better safe than sorry, right? Sadly doctors are like that everywhere. Here they are performing c-sections on too many women just because they prefer to schedule births from Monday to Friday and thus avoidoing 'surprises' on weekends and night shifts. How cheeky is that?
ReplyDeleteAnyway, glad to hear from you again. Please keep us posted!
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Hi Alhana! I am trying to get a photo of the wren on the nest, but she is very watchful and leaves the nest the second she spots me. I had a couple of c-sections myself, unnecessarily, and a another operation that I may share soon.
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So good to read your posts again. You have been on my mind. Every time I make a trip to see my own I look up at the mountains and think of you. My prayers are with you and your family. Finding joy in our precious world is not difficult but realizing we have found it and accepting it without guilt is quite another. The world is a mess but I continue to hold fast to the knowledge that God has it all under control. By all means tell us more about your beautiful home.
ReplyDeleteHi Nina! Thank you for thinking of me and for your prayers, too. :) The Lord has blessed us abundantly for sure.
DeleteHow lovely to pop in for a visit!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading how you are trying to treat yourself naturally at home.. It is something my family have been interested in for many years and it has been, and continues to be, a fascinating journey!
Have a blessed weekend!
Hi Kelly-Anne! I'm so glad to hear you and your family also practice natural medicine. The Lord has supplied us with so many gentle healing herbs. They are truly amazing.
DeleteI, for one, understand that blogging takes the back seat to real life, so do what you have to do and we will still stop by now and then. :)
ReplyDeleteHow fun to have birds nesting in your hanging basket! Your flowers are gorgeous as mine are going into sleep mode for winter.
I think God made things that we need for our bodies, so the books you found sound like they are worthwhile to read.
Hi Betty!
DeleteAs much as I love flowers, I love cool weather even more so I do envy your impending weather. :)
Thank you for stopping by.
Sooo good, Toni, to see what's happening in your world and see your beautiful flowers again. I do hope you're okay health-wise and are reading up on health issues. I see other folks were checking on you. I didn't write to ask if anything was wrong, but I did click on your blog from time to time. I always love visiting! Welcome back for however long it's for!
ReplyDeleteHi Deb! I'm completely healthy as far as I know. Thank you for your concern though. It just seems to me there is a better way to treat little things that come up than to run to the doctor for a chemical or operation. I'm for educating ourselves so that we can do as much as possible for ourselves at home. :)
DeleteHi so glad to see you posted-I often take a blogging break and then just return when I am ready again. I do enjoy my Tuesday group full of art and crafting ideas and travel trip shares.
ReplyDeleteI agree our health system is pretty messed up, but as we get older many of us need to use them-for heart issues and more. for myself I do allot of reading and use herbs when I can-but I don't experiment on my husband. I am off to check out the books.
enjoyed the flowers and bird's nest hugs Kathy
Hi Kathy! It's great to hear from you, too. I agree, there's no way I'd experiment on anyone, but when all symptoms point a certain way there's a lot we can do ourselves. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteThis is my first time reading your blog. My husband and I switched to functional medical professionals when the medical system couldn't help us. It appears that doctors in conventional medicine are working under insurance company guidelines, which limits what they can do if they want to get paid. Even in the alternative/functional realm, there are levels, from bottom to greatness at the top (I suppose all professions are like that). We've been fortunate to have had some great people supporting us, and there are good things about conventional medicine (if one breaks something, or gets an infection, for example). In the end, trust in the LORD with all your heart; he really does direct our paths.
ReplyDeleteWould love to hear more, and thank you!
Hi Adelaide!
DeleteI'm glad you enjoyed the post. I agree, the Lord directs our paths. :)
Thanks for stopping in.
I'm glad you are blogging again. I love your photos and hope you are having a good spring.
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