HOUSE HUNTING WITH MCS:


If you have MCS, or EHS, house hunting can be a real challenge.

Having an understanding spouse can really help, though.


I'M SORRY IT'S LIKE THIS...


With all this house-hunting, I'm really starting to realize how limiting MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity) & EHS (Electro-Hypersensitivity) can be:  

I need to avoid a house that's old, but also not too new; one that won't require tenting or other termite/pesticide treatment;

One without a Smart Meter (being rolled out in Hawaii as of last month - extreme EMF's from these); one that isn't too dusty, crusty, or musty;

One where a smoker didn't live; one without paint smell or too much 'off-gassing' from new carpets, cabinets, etc.; one without a cell-tower too nearby;

One without neighbors too close (almost impossible in Hawaii); one not too near a golf course (herbicide); one with good air circulation &/or AC;

One not too near a busy road (car exhaust); one without multiple Wi-Fi (pref. no condos or other cluster type dwellings); one without a lot of new construction going on nearby;

One where there isn't any strong chlorine smell from a community pool and/or hot tub; and much more that I can't really even think of at the moment.   

I know God will lead us to just the right thing, and a home that is tolerable.  But, I still feel sorry that there have to be so many health requirements on my part that make finding a new house even more difficult. 

I always appreciate all of your patience and understanding with this, too.   Thank you!  : )

"And they served their idols: which were a snare unto them."  Psalm 106:36

Much damage is done in ignoring our loved ones and our parental duties while pursuing idle (idol!) pleasure and distraction.

We are to provide more than just material and monetary goods for our families. We must also be sure to provide our family members with LOVE and ATTENTION.

And, most of all, we need to be providing good Godly wisdom and instruction - by both word as well as example. 


So...please, get off the phone!!   : )



HE WON'T GET OFF THE 'PHONE!

The dinner, succulent, sits waiting,
A rib roast, tender at the bone,
But no one yet is celebrating,
In fact their nerves are slowly grating,
Because he won't get off the 'phone!

The grass beneath the hammock pushes,
The yard is badly over-grown
With debris and disheveled bushes,
As tow'ring as the Hindu Kush is
Because he won't get off the 'phone!

The child, the pup are sore neglected,
The wife feels she exists alone,
Their countenances so dejected,
From Father they are dis-connected,
Because he won't get off the 'phone!

Outside a silvery moon is shining,
Where late the golden sun has shone,
But inside there is only pining,
In circumstances too confining,
Because he won't get off the 'phone!

*****


1 Timothy 5:8  "But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel."

Psalm 106:36  "And they served their idols: which were a snare unto them."

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- Historic Poem That's Even More True Today -

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Pet Fashion

Even if you're not into 'frou-frou'  Pet Fashions, sometimes we still may need items to keep our pets warm and safe from the elements.

One of these types of practical clothing items is a Basic Tank Top shirt.

The brand featured here - Casual Canine - meets the standards of comfort AND function for your pet.

Tried & Tested by the Favosity Pups: These tops have held up well through many washings, and continue to look very nice.

The Basic Tank Top, pictured below, is made of soft, ribbed 100% Cotton with nothing scratchy or binding.

These tops work well on their own, or underneath a sweater or sweatshirt as a layer for extra warmth or coverage.

There are no ruffles, buttons or zippers to irritate your pet, or make it difficult to wash.

The Basic Tank top is available in a variety of colors and sizes to suit either a 'girl' or 'boy' dog. 

You may also choose to personalize your dog's tank top with a small bow or applique.  Some ideas are shown below. 


(Click HERE For More Pet Fashion.)


Click images below for more detail:

Remembrance

(Author Unknown)

I hopped up on your bed last night, I came to have a peep,
I could see that you were crying, that you found it hard to sleep.
I purred and touched you softly as you brushed away a tear,
“It’s me, I haven’t left you, I’m well, I’m fine, I’m here.”

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
you were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at my grave today, you tend it with such care,
I want to re-assure you that I’m not lying there.

I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key,
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said “It’s me.”
You looked so very tired as you sank into your chair,
I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there.

It’s possible for me to be so near you everyday,
to say to you with certainty, “I never went away.”
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew…
in the stillness of that evening I was very close to you.

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I’ll run across to greet you and we’ll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there’s so much for you to see,
please be happy, live your journey out… then come home to be with me.
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Medical Bill-Sharing Programs:  A New Opportunity for Healthcare

  - 100% EXEMPT FROM 'OBAMACARE'! -


These types of programs are included as a legal exemption in the Affordable Care Act (ACA).


Healthcare and health insurance are changing at a rapid pace. The passage of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, in 2010 has left many families wondering what will happen to their insurance rates, whether they’ll still be able to visit their preferred doctors, and just exactly what kind of care they will receive.

Uncertainty surrounding the new law has led many people to investigate alternatives to health insurance. One option that is growing in popularity is medical sharing programs. Individuals who participate in medical sharing programs that meet the law’s criteria are specifically exempt from the mandate to purchase health insurance, which makes these programs appealing.

What are medical sharing programs? Medical sharing programs, also referred to as healthcare sharing ministries, are organizations of like-minded individuals who have agreed to share in the cost of each other’s medical treatment.

The members of the program contribute a monthly share determined by the size of their family and the program option they have chosen.   Once the sharing threshold has been met by the member, the bills are submitted for sharing, and their eligibility for sharing is based on the member-voted guidelines of the program.

It should be noted that medical sharing programs are not the same as health insurance. A program of this type is a voluntary arrangement by a group of individuals and the organization that facilitates this sharing is a not for profit. Some medical sharing programs require individuals to meet certain health or lifestyle criteria in order to participate.

Medi-Share, a Christian-based Program, is one of the most popular medical sharing programs in America. The ministry has been in existence since 1993 and members have shared more than $825 million in medical bills since then. The program operates on the idea that taking care of each other is a way of life for Christians.  The mission is to connect and equip Christians to carry each other’s everyday burdens.

Medi-Share offers seven different sharing levels based on the “annual household portion” preference, along with a program for seniors that goes alongside Medicare. Once the annual household portion is met by the member, 100% of eligible medical bills will be published for sharing by the other members of Medi-Share.

A Faith-Based Way, Medi-Share members affirm that they  adhere to the ministry’s Statement of Faith, and are active members of the Christian community.

Medical bill sharing programs have seen large membership growth in recent months, and Medi-Share is no exception. To gain a thorough understanding of Medi-Share and how the program may work for you and your family, visit the Medi-Share page.


*This entry was posted on January 20, 2014 by christiancareministry, in Healthcare Reform and tagged affordable family healthcare, affordable healthcare act, cost-sharing ministry, health insurance, healthcare sharing ministry, healthcare sharing programs, medi-share, medical bill sharing, medical bills, patient protection and affordable care act.

Does Your Child Really Need Braces?


It is estimated that in 90% of cases, the answer to this question is NO!

And - there is no rush!!  Take your time to really think about this important - and costly - decision.

In an article by Avery Hurt that appeared in Better Homes & Gardens magazine he tells us that:

One of the reasons for the rush into braces then may be the fact that this procedure is very lucrative.

It is NEVER too late to get braces if you happen to change your mind.

Many adults now wear braces, and with excellent results.


Children in their teens and pre-teens have not yet reached full growth and maturity.

Good nutrition can go a long way to ensure proper growth of the dental arch.

If you wait and give it time, the teeth will very often re-align themselves without wearing braces.


Some other points to keep in mind include:

• High Cost
• Complications
• Side Effects
• Painfulness

(Just look at all the products available below that deal with just the PAIN of having braces - Pain Reliever, Wax, Lip Guards, etc.)

There is a lot more to this issue that is important to know about. 

The rest of this article and more information on this subject can be viewed HERE.

The 4 Must-Have Documents:

According to financial expert Suze Orman, there are 4 Must-Have Documents that everyone should have.

These four documents are:

• Will
• Revocable Trust
• Advanced Directive / Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
  
• Financial Power of Attorney

A Real-Life Case Study on Why All 4 Documents in the Protection Portfolio are Must-Haves happened to us just recently.

Without all four documents, you aren't ready for all the situations that WILL come up in life.

Read more about our experience HERE.

In these events, you want to be prepared with all 4 of these documents that you can use when needed.

They are used at YOUR discretion, and are easily created on your own laptop.

A very economical program for producing your own documents is available from Suze Orman.

This Kit comes with a CD-ROM that will walk you through each easy to set-up document.

Read more about the Kit HERE.

* For a Free Download of your state's Advanced Healthcare Directive, Click HERE.

**Follow links below to find out more information, watch a video presentation, or see how to buy:

Hope for Brain-Dead and Coma Patients:


Two possible treatments that aren't widely known or used by doctors that could help in a coma include:

Zolpidem (Ambien) - a Sleeping Pill that has awakened many in a coma, even those declared 'brain dead'.

Pill has opposite effect on coma patients.: "Drug could overcome brain shutdown caused by trauma."


(See HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE, for examples.)

There are many more as well, just Google: Sleeping Pill Wakes Up Coma.

Two 'routine' procedures gone wrong in two weeks.

One in Hawaii, a 3- year old girl declared brain-dead after a pediatric 'root-canal'.

(See story HERE.)

Another brain death occurred in California after a 'routine' tonsil surgery.

This is so uncalled for.

(See story HERE)

Among other treatments not often considered by 'mainstream' medicine is Hyperbaric Oxygen.

This is useful in any type of case where there was head trauma and/or oxygen deprivation.

Both Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Ambien (Zolpidem) increase the blood-flow to the brain.


This is so crucial, and very much worth trying if you have a loved one in this situation.

Even just increased Oxygen (through a mask or tent) can help to accelerate healing.

Doctors are simply not 'trained' to consider these remedies, so they're not in their 'repertoire'.


You have to be proactive and ask about it, or seek out an HOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy) facility.

Many hospitals have recently installed Hyperbaric Chambers as the benefits are becoming well-known.

Benefits range from help with Stroke and Heart Attack, to Diabetic Ulcer and MRSA Infection.


Other uses are for head trauma, burns, radiation sickness, poison injury, and of course the bends.

Please don't hesitate.  The sooner you can start this type of treatment, the better the outcome.

Additionally, don't rely solely on the doctor's advice.  Physicians can be invaluable, but no one doctor knows absolutely 'everything.'


The cases above, and others like it, amount to harm from the doctors themselves.

Iatrogenic, or doctor-caused, death is the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S.  (Drugs, procedures, etc.)

Iatrogenesis is defined as: "Preventable harm resulting from medical treatment or advice to patients."


My love to you, and may God bless you.

Keep kids safe! 

Below are lyrics to a song from a 1970's commercial campaign to bring awareness to home poisons.

Avoid accidental poisoning in the home by labeling them clearly and keeping them locked up.

Better yet, try to minimize or eliminate poisons in the home by using natural, non-toxic products.

*****


Mr. Yuk Song Lyrics:


Muwahahahahaha...

Mr. Yuk is mean

Mr. Yuk is green!


Home is full of lots of things that children shouldn't touch.
Home is full of bad things that can hurt you very much

Now there's a man whose face is green that you ought to get to know
He'll warn you when danger's coming fast or slow.


Get to know his face
In every single place
When you see it you'll know quick
Things marked yuk make you sick


Sick sick sick
Sick sick sick

Mr. Yuk is mean
Mr. Yuk is green


Muwahahahahaha...