Tag Archives: health

Maine Checkup

Posted on July 16, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I just got back from a regularly rescheduled, rescheduled follow-up doctor’s appointment. All is well for this septuagenarian. Lost 10 pounds. Blood pressure was “best” since they’ve been seeing me. A1C jumped a tad to 6.7, still below the threshold. … Continue reading →

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Take It to God in Prayer …

Posted on May 2, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

As we build this community prayer platform, we ask the Lord to listen to our petitions with full confidence they not only are heard but acted upon by God according to His holy will. These requests are on my prayer … Continue reading →

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The Downs Have Been Few But …

Posted on April 4, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I’m usually an upbeat guy, a glass half full guy. Lately, however, I just haven’t cared if there was a glass at all. It’s been a long winter. Many of my goals have not been realized. I’ve been questioning everything … Continue reading →

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Rx

Posted on March 21, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I was binge watching some shows this week and was surprised by the number of prescription drug ads. I know they have been there for — like — ever, but this time around, rather than fast forwarding through them, I … Continue reading →

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Health, Family & Other Random Writing

Posted on February 21, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

It’s been a straange week. It hasn’t been unusual, but it sure has been straange. Since returning from New York, I have been battling a bad winter cold. It all started with the dripping sinuses that led to congested lungs. … Continue reading →

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Let’s pray

Posted on January 19, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I hope this becomes a Saturday fixture. I know the requests are on my prayer list and I hope you consider putting them on yours as you place your petitions before the Lord Sunday. June shares her great-grandson Jaiken was … Continue reading →

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Nightmare!

Posted on July 26, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Well, a year ago, my latest dream might have been categorized a nightmare. Today, it was rather pleasant. While off in dreamland, I found myself walking … for fun. A year ago, my legs were used primarily for maneuvering the … Continue reading →

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Whoopie!

Posted on June 21, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Under my plan, I would just about be in upstate New York about now. I had a doctor’s appointment with my primary scheduled for Friday, my granddaughter’s graduation Saturday morning, a graduation party Saturday afternoon, visits with three of my … Continue reading →

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Do You Feel It?

Posted on May 28, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

My latest stint in the pulpit at Dover-Foxcroft (ME) United Methodist Church was almost derailed Sunday. My bout with an allergy/cold/cellulitis had pretty much zapped my spirit but not my Spirit. When I realized what was causing the pain, I … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Release

Posted on April 6, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. There are a couple hundred bloggers who pause to post on the prompt word of the … Continue reading →

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