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Showing posts with label Reliv. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Reliv. Show all posts
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Friday, March 4, 2011
Who's Listening?
Public speaking is a beast. If you do it on any kind of regular basis, it can be provide thrilling highs and disappointing lows.
As a member of the Rankin County Chamber of Commerce, I am on the Elder Services Committee. First Fridays for Seniors is a monthly event designed to educate and inform the aging population and their caregivers about services available to them in Rankin County, Mississippi.
Today, I had the opportunity to educate the attendees of First Fridays about Reliv! I used my notes from a talk I did last year. During the talk, I was admittedly nervous, and had thought after I was done that there would be little interest. I could tell there was at least one or two who were tracking with me and giving me feedback via their body language.
After the talk, I was encouraged that those who evidenced curiosity approached me with feedback. But I was pleasantly surprised that some who seemed to be looking right through me also wanted more information. It was very exciting to have caught the attention of those that seemed to only be feigning interest.
Organization and preparation are key to public speaking. The more prepared you are, the more confident you will be. The more organized you are, the clearer you will be. Mix these 2 ingredients together and you never know who might be listening!
As a member of the Rankin County Chamber of Commerce, I am on the Elder Services Committee. First Fridays for Seniors is a monthly event designed to educate and inform the aging population and their caregivers about services available to them in Rankin County, Mississippi.
Today, I had the opportunity to educate the attendees of First Fridays about Reliv! I used my notes from a talk I did last year. During the talk, I was admittedly nervous, and had thought after I was done that there would be little interest. I could tell there was at least one or two who were tracking with me and giving me feedback via their body language.
After the talk, I was encouraged that those who evidenced curiosity approached me with feedback. But I was pleasantly surprised that some who seemed to be looking right through me also wanted more information. It was very exciting to have caught the attention of those that seemed to only be feigning interest.
Organization and preparation are key to public speaking. The more prepared you are, the more confident you will be. The more organized you are, the clearer you will be. Mix these 2 ingredients together and you never know who might be listening!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Independence
Lately, I've been telling our Reliv story a lot. And I am still impressed by Philip's results. In Feburary of 2010, Philip found that he was able to climb onto our bed by himself. Prior to Feb 2010, that was something that I was doing for him every time he needed to get to his chair or the bed.
Philip had found relief from his migraines, seasonal allergies and anxiety not too long after starting to drink Reliv. We would have been highly satisfied if those results were all we ever saw. But, to God's glory, Philip has seen increased mobility!
In fact, his mobility continues to increase. He's now able to get onto one of our living room chairs unassisted and swim without needing a flotation aid. And all that Philip has changed has been adding Reliv.
Philip's independence positively impacts my life, too. I have more freedom. Freedom not only from the physical activities but also from the concern about how long Philip has been home by himself and if he's stranded on the floor. We are grateful to God for creating such a product as Reliv.
Philip had found relief from his migraines, seasonal allergies and anxiety not too long after starting to drink Reliv. We would have been highly satisfied if those results were all we ever saw. But, to God's glory, Philip has seen increased mobility!
In fact, his mobility continues to increase. He's now able to get onto one of our living room chairs unassisted and swim without needing a flotation aid. And all that Philip has changed has been adding Reliv.
Philip's independence positively impacts my life, too. I have more freedom. Freedom not only from the physical activities but also from the concern about how long Philip has been home by himself and if he's stranded on the floor. We are grateful to God for creating such a product as Reliv.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
New record...and new pictures
According to our pediatrician, Anastasia set a new 'world record' for the least amount of sick visits in the first year of life : none.
These are some of Anastasia's 1 year old pictures. Ragan Oswalt, a friend from my time at Mississippi State, took the pictures. We had fun taking them at Mynelle Gardens here in Jackson.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Health Fair
Today I had a booth at a Health Fair. Philip helped me come up with this (what we thought) was a catchy sign. I don't think most people got it, though. :/
Oh, well. Live and learn.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Story
Everyone has a story. Last weekend, Philip and I were in Montgomery, Alabama, for some training. While we were there, this story happened and was put into perspective:
Josiah, a 1-year-old, was sitting at lunch beside one of his Mama's friends, Marla. Josiah kept tugging at Marla's sleeve to get her attention. He finally succeeded but wasn't satisfied until Marla took his extended hand. Josiah then seemed content to finish his bottle with one hand and hold Marla's with the other hand.
Marla brought to our attention that this was the attitude and perception of someone who hadn't yet been hurt and disappointed by life. Josiah hasn't yet been disappointed by someone he loves when they make a promise they can't keep or had his heart broken when the kids on the playground don't want to play with him. Josiah hasn't had to handle the loneliness after the loss of someone dear to him nor felt duped when an un-trustworthy person has taken advantage of him.
I can't imagine anyone reading this blog not intimately understanding what I'm talking about. Which means that almost everyone you come in contact with on a daily basis has been hurt and disappointed. Some have even reached their wits end and have trouble trusting anyone at all.
Marla's illustration reminded me that everyone has a story. Most people's story involve beauty and hardship, thrilling triumph and deep agony. And yet, all of our stories began like Josiah's - void of the knocks, the disappointment, the heartache, and the pain that makes us suspicious when we want to trust and tear down when we should lift up.
Josiah, a 1-year-old, was sitting at lunch beside one of his Mama's friends, Marla. Josiah kept tugging at Marla's sleeve to get her attention. He finally succeeded but wasn't satisfied until Marla took his extended hand. Josiah then seemed content to finish his bottle with one hand and hold Marla's with the other hand.
Marla brought to our attention that this was the attitude and perception of someone who hadn't yet been hurt and disappointed by life. Josiah hasn't yet been disappointed by someone he loves when they make a promise they can't keep or had his heart broken when the kids on the playground don't want to play with him. Josiah hasn't had to handle the loneliness after the loss of someone dear to him nor felt duped when an un-trustworthy person has taken advantage of him.
I can't imagine anyone reading this blog not intimately understanding what I'm talking about. Which means that almost everyone you come in contact with on a daily basis has been hurt and disappointed. Some have even reached their wits end and have trouble trusting anyone at all.
Marla's illustration reminded me that everyone has a story. Most people's story involve beauty and hardship, thrilling triumph and deep agony. And yet, all of our stories began like Josiah's - void of the knocks, the disappointment, the heartache, and the pain that makes us suspicious when we want to trust and tear down when we should lift up.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Reacquisition
Our normal mode of operation for getting Philip on his wheelchair is as follows: I assist him onto our bed and then he scoots onto his chair. He hasn't had the ability to get onto a bed, couch, etc to transfer to his wheelchair in 4 years - nor consistently transfer from the floor to his chair in 5 years.
On Wednesday, Philip climbed from the floor to the bed. Then on Thursday he did it again, this time with greater ease. I have not had to help him onto the bed since Wednesday night. Philip is now able to get into his chair without my assistance! This adds an immense level of personal independence that he hasn't had in years.
Why is this the case? Has anything changed for us or for Philip? Yes - Philip has been taking some superior, patented nutrition. The only thing that has changed in the past 4 years is that for the past 9 months Philip has been drinking Reliv. We would have been happy and satisfied with his migraine headaches gone, his allergies and anxiety each about 90% improved, and his fatigue (and coffee addiction) lifted. But this was a wonderful and unexpected development. God is good.
On Wednesday, Philip climbed from the floor to the bed. Then on Thursday he did it again, this time with greater ease. I have not had to help him onto the bed since Wednesday night. Philip is now able to get into his chair without my assistance! This adds an immense level of personal independence that he hasn't had in years.
Why is this the case? Has anything changed for us or for Philip? Yes - Philip has been taking some superior, patented nutrition. The only thing that has changed in the past 4 years is that for the past 9 months Philip has been drinking Reliv. We would have been happy and satisfied with his migraine headaches gone, his allergies and anxiety each about 90% improved, and his fatigue (and coffee addiction) lifted. But this was a wonderful and unexpected development. God is good.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
waking up happy
Anastasia usually wakes up in the morning happy! She'll play in her crib until I come get her - or until she gets lonely and lets me and Philip know it.
These pictures are from this morning when I went in to get her.
She is such a delight! Now if only she could teach the rest of us how to wake up that way...
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