Hope in a Hopeless Situation
Today's story is that of many families that are tossed into the Parkinson's Disease diagnosis. Three years ago, my mother in law was traveling the world with my husband and our daughter enjoying life and making memories with very minor symptoms. My husband's family has five sisters and a brother,
Blessing Others Blesses You
When we give of our time, energy, and resources to bless someone else, something incredible happens. Recently, I have witnessed this in my own family. Our church has an incredible ministry on Wednesdays and Saturdays in downtown Indianapolis. Dedicated volunteers take food, clothing, and the gospel message to those who
A Ripple in the Pond
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 2 Cor 12:9 2020 has been a year of trials, but in our
The Other Side of Giving
Have you ever had a time in your life that was so impactful that it is a defining moment that you will never forget? Well, that happened to me in 2012. A good friend of mine asked if I would go on a mission trip to Haiti with
How I Choose to Move
I like routines, so each morning starts the same. I get up feed the dogs, make my coffee, and have my coffee with Jesus time. After the caffeine has kicked in, I am ready to move. Some days I enjoy a quiet run by myself. Just
Speech and Swallowing disorders in Parkinson Disease
Individuals and families coping with Parkinson Disease have several key members as part of their care team, but one member that isn’t always first to be thought of is a speech-language pathologist. Speech-language pathologists specialize in treatment of voice and swallowing disorders, and research indicates that 75-90% of individuals
Banana Pound Cake
INGREDIENTS:
3 tsp. Plus 3 cups Sugar, divided 1 cup Butter, softened 6 Eggs 1 cup Mashed Ripe Bananas (about 2 medium) 1 ½ tsp. Vanilla Extract ½ tsp. Lemon Extract 3 cups All-Purpose Flour ¼ tsp. Baking Soda 1 cup (8 ounces) Sour CreamGLAZE:
1 ½ cups Confectioners’ Sugar ½ tsp. Vanilla Extract 3 to 4 tsp. MilkDIRECTIONS
Grease a 10-in. Fluted
A Good Man
Born on this day, December 12, 1931, in a house near some trees at 69 and Greenfield Avenue. Moved to a log cabin near the amphitheater entrance. He was the second boy and fifth of eleven children. As a child he got Scarlet Fever, which led to a kidney infection, that nearly took