The Relationship Dance Sarah R. Coates, LCMHC
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My husband and I recently celebrated 20 years of marriage. Twenty years feels like a lifetime and then it also feels like we’re still youngsters. I’ve almost owned One80 as long as I’ve been married. This year One80 turns 17. Seventeen years feels almost like a lifetime as well. A lot has happened in 17 and 20 years. I mainly think about how much my marriage has changed. You see, like many newly married couples early married life was tough.
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S Sarah Coates, M.Ed, LCMHC, NCC
And so after 20 years of marriage, my main recommendation on how to maintain and sustain a healthy relationship is this : “I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine.”Maybe you’ve heard this saying before. In marriage that translates to “if you respect and love me, then that makes me want to respect and love you more. And then you feel loved and respected, which makes you show more love and respect towards me.” And this dance if you will, makes the marriage bond stronger & stronger. The trouble with many couples these days is the human nature of selfishness gets in the way, due to feeling unloved or mistreated. And the scratch my back I’ll scratch yours strategy goes out the window. The secret to a long successful relationship is Selfless respect & love. Marriage is definitely a dance. But when we set aside selflessness and focus on showing love and respect to our partner, the dance flows so much smoother.
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Angiographer tech named Ambassador
MITHFIELD — UNC Health Johnston has recognized Krista Shay of Clayton, an angiography technologist, as Ambassador of the Month. During a recent presentation, CEO Tom Williams said Shay recently worked with materials management and Epic support teams to update processes so that interventional radiology supplies and procedures could be fully documented. “This was a huge undertaking involving many people and steps,” he said. “She filled out forms for thousands of items, listing prices, box sizes and other details. In
addition to her detective skills, she is always pleasant, smiling and eager to help.” Before joining Johnston in August 2021, Shay helped open an orthopedic clinic in Wilson. Earlier, she worked in an interventional radiology department for eight years at a hospital in Westchester County in New York. It was her first job after graduating from radiography school. “I love taking care of my patients, and I enjoy the precise, intricate procedures that come with interventional radiology and the challenge of finding what’s wrong,” she said. “In the short time I’m with patients, I do everything I can to make them feel better.” Shay grew up in upstate New
▸ At center, CEO Tom Williams congratulates Krista Shay on being named UNC Health
Johnston’s Ambassador of the Month. At far left and right are: Tracey Carson, vice president of patient care services; and Josh Hoover, director of radiology. In addition to a parking sign and designated parking spot, Shay will receive eight hours of paid time off.
York. She and her husband, Tom, who designs parks and recreation fields, moved to North Carolina three years ago to be closer to clients and projects in Raleigh. They have two sons, Parker, 10, and Maddox, 7. In their spare time, they enjoy hiking, sports and watching their boys play baseball.
Through the ambassador program, Johnston recognizes teammates who go above and beyond the call of duty. They deliver quality care, foster teamwork and offer excellent service. In addition to a designated month-long parking space, Shay will receive eight hours of paid time off.
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