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STEPHEN MINISTRIES…
STEPHEN MINISTRIES “There are only four kinds of people in the world. Those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers , and those who will need a caregiver.” Rosalyn Carter, Former First Lady of the United States A Stephen Minister is a caregiver; we listen, we care, we have conversation, we use God’s presence in our caregivers words and actions. If you would like someone to talk to in your present physical/emotional/spiritually state, please consider contacting St.Anastasia’s Stephen Ministries. We are trained to be one of Rosalyn Carter’s four. Warmly, Scott Yonkouski I wrote this foreword as I became a Stephen Minister…
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FYI: I’M BACK!!!
Life is at our feet, let’s walk gently. I’ll be back tomorrow, with more thanksgiving!
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HEROES of HOPE 2023
HEROES of HOPE; 5k/10k race for research of brain tumors and cancer research at Dockweiler State Beach, Playa del Rey, Ca., November 12, 2023 HERO: N, A mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability; An illustrious warrior A person admired for achievements and noble qualities One who shows great courage This is a dictionary’s defining of the word HERO; I’d like to add a few more words to this. I think every word defined here is accurate, but also the effort of surviving in a task of life, suffering defeats one by one, but still winning the race, the race of this wonderful…
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HEROES of HOPE…
I visited a high school friend this past weekend, and he asked me if I quit writing on my blog, (he seems to appreciate them, maybe the only one!), and I looked on this site and it’s been over a year since wrote a story! That’s terrible, I used to commit myself to writing at least one blog a month, and then a year goes by. Wow. I say this because a few things have gone this past year, which I think were important to me, a few stories I’ll share. For about 7-8 years, I have been associated with a non-profit organization, called Heroes of Hope. The purpose of…
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DIALOGUE…
Dialogue; v. take part in a conversation or discussion to resolve a problem... Monologue; n. a long, tedious speech by one person during a conversation… Very interesting definitions between these two words; I think that we see them quite a bit, and sometimes they can happen in the same conversation. I find dialogue to be something very stimulating, interesting, and even educational. It can be very helpful when a situation arises, and when two (or more) people converse, most of the time different ideas come from different people, and then the dialogue becomes essential to come to the best solution of that conversation. It would be nice if we could all resort to that…
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ANTERIOR RIGHT HIP REPLACEMENT #3
It seems like just last week that I had the surgery, but 5 weeks later, this new hip is the real deal! Literally, after each week, the significant progress is amazing. I say that, because after the first hip replacement, (left hip), I know that I said the same thing, but the technology took a big step forward in the last year and a half. The biggest item that I still have to conquer, is raising my right leg up to my chest. I put on my first pair of socks on yesterday; they were loose socks, so I could stick my toes into them while they were on the…
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ANTERIOR RIGHT HIP REPLACEMENT: PT#2
PT= physical therapy I’ve been doing my own PT, as I did on my first hip replacement, (left hip). As we all know, little stuff can turn into big stuff, over time. As with regular fitness commitment, perseverance with small movements, which you all know is all that I can do right now, leads to larger movements, and visual progress. Day #1, 24 hours after surgery; I think my dog missed me! (YouTube link:I’m home! – YouTube Just link this) Day #4 after surgery; first workout; (YouTube link Hip Flexor Raising Both Legs – YouTube). Day #8 after surgery, starting to feel strong enough to expand variety of exercises, one…
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ANTERIOR HIP REPLACEMENT
Thirty-six hours ago I had my right hip replaced. Dr. Erik Zeegen of UCLA Santa Monica did all of the surgery, appropriate so, he also did my left hip 18 months ago! I thought that he did a phenomenal job first time around, but this time, I would have to say that he was 50% better. More range of motion, I was up walking around 2 hours after surgery. My strides were longer, my strength abilities were much more intact. I have to salute him, really on both! After my 1st surgery, I was back at work in 7 days, but honestly, all I did was sit in a chair…
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WHO CAN I HELP TODAY….
I haven’t written for a few months, for different reasons. I hope that everyone is well, and as we are coming up on the holidays, that we all are looking for a very Merry Christmas, as a change to this past years events. When 2020 hit us, it seemed as if it was a new decade, like it was just yesterday, but like we all know, the rest of 2020 is something that we’ve never anything like it before. From the the young generations, to those who were here in the 40’s and 50’s, during the Cold War, and maybe a few from the Depression, knew hardship, but this is…
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WORD…
“In the same way, the tongue is a small member and yet has great pretensions. Consider how a small fire can set a huge forest ablaze, the tongue is also a fire.” James 3: 5-6 When I read this scripture, it was so relative to the actions of today; it calls out today’s word of hatred, anger, hostility, and much, much more. I say this, not to anger any of those who read this, on any of my feelings, but to really think about words. Think about what they mean, what the intent about saying those words really mean, think about the soul that says these words. I’ll repeat a…
