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More Hospital & So Behind

Jan 16, 2021 | Rita

Yesterday when I posted about this week being just horrible I was not kidding. After that article posted we got a call that told us to go back to the hospital and we have been there until an hour ago. Now we are back home and struggling with what seems to be our current normal.

Categories: Our Family Tags: Family + Hospital

Enjoying the Thanksgiving Holiday

Nov 20, 2020 | Rita

Next week is Thanksgiving and I don’t know about y’all but I am more than ready for it. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. It is the one holiday that is all about the food! I know! I know! Half of you just went “WHAT?” and the other half agreed with me.

Categories: Our Family Tags: Family + Holidays

5 Gifts To Boost Your Bond With Your Family

Aug 21, 2020 | Rita

Interpersonal relationships are essential for the wellbeing of your family. To keep your family ties strong, you need to have good relationships with them, which can often be strengthened through communications, teamwork, and giving gifts.

Categories: Our Family Tags: Family

Being the Caregiver

Jul 08, 2020 | Rita

I posted this article back in 2013 but i thought I would repost it along with some updates. Any of the updates are clearly marked. Being the caregiver to more than one person can be a difficult task and I’m not talking about your children. Once your parents get older you find that you are…

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Categories: Our Family Tags: Family + Senior Citizens

The Weird Phone Call

Jun 17, 2020 | Rita

Not so long ago we got a phone call on the landline. That in and of itself is a bit odd. The lady was looking for my aunt who passed away a few years ago and after giving the phone to my mother I went about my business. Once the call ended my mother told me…

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Categories: Our Family Tags: Family

Keeping Your Family Safe In Unexpected Times

Apr 15, 2020 | Rita

Unexpected times are just that. They are unexpected. You never know when the next disaster will happen and affect your family. When things get chaotic and people start to get desperate, it may be impossible for you and your family to get the things that you need. To help ensure you and your family’s safety…

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Categories: Our Family Tags: Covid-19 + Family + Health

How to Support a Loved One Going Through a Hard Time

Feb 28, 2020 | Rita

Whether it’s due to bereavement, job loss, money troubles or something else, it can be hard to see a loved one going through a difficult period. You want to be able to help them but may be worried about intruding into their life or making the situation worse. There are lots of ways you can…

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Categories: Our Family Tags: Family

Why is it so difficult to get disability benefits?

Feb 17, 2020 | Rita

The reputation of the Social Security Disability Benefits system is that of a difficult, long-winded and arduous process. It is associated with long waiting times, appeals procedures and tight frameworks that seem unfair against people suffering from some serious conditions. Therefore, ‘social security disability lawyers near me’ is usually the thing most applicants look for…

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Categories: Our Family Tags: Family + Health

Lost Love + Hugs, Kisses, Valentine’s Wishes Giveaway Hop

Feb 01, 2020 | Rita

Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it and it got me to thinking. It must be difficult for my mother. This year my father will be gone for twenty years which means she has missed twenty Valentine’s with him. I know that other holidays are difficult but it can’t be easy on the…

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Categories: Our Family Tags: Family + Giveaway Hop + Relationships

Should You Get a Family Pet

Dec 18, 2019 | Rita

If you had a family pet when you were growing up, then you already know how important they can be. Spending your early years with animals around you can be incredibly beneficial, and they can teach you just as much as you teach them. While there are always going to be stresses and responsibilities to…

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Categories: Our Family Tags: Family + Pets

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