Sophie Woman's Magazine - Sep 2015 Issue

VOLUME 11 - ISSUE 7 / SEP 2015

Dr. Catherine Betor

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ome folks are just great when it comes to painting word pictures. They do such a fabulous job that you can just see the whole scene without being there.

I wish I was one of those because there have been some hilarious moments during this time of my being confined to a wheelchair.

For example, the night I came home from the hospital right after breaking my ankle. People have a very hard time understanding “no weight on that foot” and I have enjoyed seeing when it finally comes to make sense to them. The nurse wheeling me out of the emergency room and helping me get in the car was easy. Not so when we got home and realized I had to somehow get from the car to inside the house without a wheelchair. Here was my husband, my son and my daughter- in- law, all ready to make sure I got in without further incident.

Since I have a SUV vehicle, sliding from the seat to standing on one foot was not too bad. My son and husband told me not to worry…they had this. “Just lean on us and step one foot forward”. Easy peasy, right?

Wrong. Not when everything about you hurt and every touch they gave me sent searing pain through my body!

Now we either had to regroup or I was going to have to sleep right there in the car. I look back now and realize that was probably the best choice.

We did have crutches and a walker in our shed so my husband figured that was the next best thing. I have to tell you that I really do appreciate when my son-in-law proved to everyone that it was not just me who could not use those things. The walker…that must be the answer….put it in front of me and I should have no problem. Forget the fact that when I fell on the pavement, my hands were all tore up as well as my right arm. Didn’t work.

Next my husband goes in the house and brings out a chair from the dining table and told me to sit down. I guess he knew if I didn’t they would be picking me up off the pavement again. They finally decided they would carry me in on that. Eventually, we got there but I have to tell you the morphine they gave me at the hospital was totally gone by now. They got me to bed and gave me a pain pill and I was pretty much out for the night. When my husband came in the next morning to help me get out of bed, I told him to stop right there. By this time I was pretty clear headed about my situation and told him to go into my office and get my office chair. It was one of those moments when a person slaps their head and said they could have had a V-8! Of course, once we did that, everyone else was saying “Oh yeah, I thought of that later”. You might buy that but I know better.

We did get a wheelchair that day but still there are so many limitations.

I had a very important meeting that I really needed to go to a few weeks later and I asked my son if he could come take me. I had already been to the Doctor with my husband and we had pretty much figured out how to transfer me from the chair to the car and vice versa. My son has a

Yukon Denali so I figured that would not be a problem. We got out of the house but when I was ready to get into the car, I realized his seats were way higher and I could not just slide on the seat. His reaction; “Just step up on the running board.” Do you get the picture? I am telling him I CANNOT but he just does not understand, after all it is just one step.

“Son, now think about this. I can’t put weight on one foot at all so what is going to happen when I pick up that other foot to put on the running board?” Ding, the light bulb moment! So what does he do? He just pushed me backward into the seat, picked up my legs and muscled me in.

Well….whatever works! Like I said, sliding out is so easy. I just hope the folks I had the appointment with didn’t see him putting me back in.

They probably got a show.

Now the best one yet was when my husband was working on the weekend and our daughter came to pick me up. She as well has an SUV. She got me out of the house, helped me get in the car and then went to load the wheelchair. First, I had to tell her how to close it up which she did. She rolled it to the back, popped her latch when all of a sudden I could hear her screaming and laughing as she was running. If you do not know this, let me share something with you. If you turn loose of a wheelchair on a hill and it is not locked, it will start rolling. They can actually roll pretty fast, down a driveway and into the woods. I could not see this part but her hollering and laughter and running gave me a great picture.

Another Sunday when my son-in-law picked me up for church, he didn’t have any trouble what so ever, except when he parked next to a curb and could not get the wheel chair down to me. Just like the rest, he just expected me to “just take that one step up”. He did say he enjoyed our time together and he knew he would get some points on the inheritance.

Isn’t it amazing how you can even make good memories when you go through tough times? God is so good like that. He tells us He will not give us more than we can handle….even when we have to ask for help.

That is something I have had to learn to do the last couple of years and I am so thankful others are willing to do it for me. However, I just can’t wait till it is my time to give than to receive. I am sure we can get lots of stories from that.

Do you know someone that just needs an extra hand today? The Bible tells us to love one another and sometimes that means a little more than just saying the words. Who will get blessed? You will…. or at least that is what I am telling my friends that are coming to mop my kitchen this afternoon.

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REACHING YOUR FULL POTENTIAL:

My Story, My Legacy

by Kim Fletcher, Life Coach, Speaker, Author

“Finding out that God is REAL is the most amazing adventure there is to be had in life.” Elaine Rensink, Missionary to Haiti In January, I was invited to co-author a book that I believe will inspire many. It is the survival story of Lauren Summey Smith entitled God’s Got This! As the book goes to print this month, I thought you might enjoy a sneak peek…

As 2014 began, I was an ordinary gal working a day job and enjoying life with family and friends. By mid January, unexpectedly and quickly, I found myself in a coma on life support as a domino effect of complications related to H1N1 flu threatened my life. Today, I thank God for restoring my life.

As my co-author and I sat over coffee at one of our first meetings, I told Kim a story about my grandfather. I shared how I was exceptionally close to him, so close that he left me a framed piece of art which holds his military medals.

That is when a revelation captured my heart. The framed medals represent part of his legacy of honor, as he had served our country with pride and selflessness during World War II. My story represents part of my own legacy.

Many who survived war eras like my grandfather came away wounded, scared and traumatized. While I would not be quick to compare my last year to a war, those who supported me from the sidelines and warred with me are indeed quick to say I went into battle with the odds stacked against me. I faced a formidable enemy. I was wounded over and over again by numerous complications and setbacks. I was blind-sided by the relentless hits against my immune system and my lungs. If medals were given for surviving such an overwhelming assault against ones health, my co-author says I would have my own framed shadow box of medals to commemorate my victories.

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There is no shadow box. But there is a book! It exists because I long to instill hope in others.

I was blessed to survive ‌ I know that now. But believe me, there were many days where joining Jesus by death would have been easier, much easier. But I did indeed survive and now, while I could be watching TV and eating snacks in a state of depression over my ongoing health challenges, I choose a different path. I am choosing to release the right to keep this story to myself and release it into God’s hands for Him to use as He chooses.

I choose: § faith over hopelessness § joy over depression § purpose over pain § gratitude over bitterness § destiny over defeat § victory against all odds I wish each of you could visit my home and see the shadow box hanging with those medals that were proudly passed along to me. They help me to remember. I trust my story will help you remember that all of life is a gift, even the grueling parts, and that you have more value and purpose than you ever imagined.

You see, I now know more than ever that every day is a gift. I have my life back, all be it a bit altered from what I might have dreamed.

Regardless of the season in which you find yourself, I trust that my willingness to share this story and expose my heart on its hardest days will feel like a gift of hope. My prayer for this book is that it will awaken you to the precious fact that life is short and how we invest our time matters.

I have been to the brink of death and back to compel you to live your life to the fullest every day.

Know that if it is true for me, it is also true for you that “God’s Got This�!

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Sophisticated adj. - a characteristic of a person or their thoughts, reactions, and understanding who is aware of and able to interpret complex issues (Using her BRAIN!) When a woman allows the obstacles that come her way to generate excuses, she succumbs to the energy around her instead of the energy within her.

She goes dark.

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This is the habit of avoiding adversity or learned helplessness.

A sophisticated woman realizes that the use of excuses is surrender. A sophisticated woman refuses to be anything less than vibrant. She uses three thinking patterns of her brain to overcome adversity. A brain that is engaged is literally full of sparks and energy. This kind of brain will take you places you never thought possible! Utilizing the three thinking patterns creates a vibrant life that illuminates and SHINES. Let’s get started!

Thinking Pattern #1 - Fight or Flight The good news is this pattern happens automatically. The bad news is this pattern happens automatically. Hard wired into every individual is the ability to recognize and identify adversity.

Your amygdala, an almond sized group of neurons located in the temporal lobe of your brain, was designed by the creator to connect what you experience with a feeling. This feeling or e-MOTION drives you to react. Perhaps you’ve heard of the ‘flight or fight reaction?’ The fight or flight reaction is generated in your amygdala. Within seconds, a woman judges the situation she is in and goes into motion. The creator gave humans this gift to protect them from harm. (Think...lions, tigers and bears...Oh, my!) However, like any good thing if it is over used or utilized for the wrong purpose it becomes a bad thing. In other words, the blessing becomes a curse.

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As an individual engages with today’s increasingly complex world inevitably she will encounter adversity.

Notice, notice, notice...that the fight or flight reaction is a double negative meaning the emotions that pop up are both negative.

Both of these are fear based and may manifest in the following excuses in your mind: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Rules are made to be broken.

I won’t have it.

This is unworthy of my attention.

It will be hard.

It’s going to be risky.

It will take a long time.

There will be family drama.

It’s not my nature.

I can’t afford it.

No one will help me.

It has never happened before.

I’m not strong enough.

I’m not smart enough.

I’m too old.

I’m not enough.

The world is full of opportunities. Oh, the places you can go.

However, the opportunities only come if, you stop thinking about the situation using only this primitive part of your brain.

The sophisticated woman stops to notice her emotional reaction.

She sees these excuses for what they are: a built in reaction to resist seeing the possibilities, excuses to fight against the adversity or take flight. Instead, the sophisticated woman uses a different part of her brain that is highly skilled in turning to wonder.

Think About It...

“You have brains in your head.

You have feet in your shoes.

You can steer yourself any direction you choose.

You’re on your own.

And you know what you know.

And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go...”

Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You’ll Go! At its deepest level, working with a coach frees you to identify your birthright gifts, discern your deepest passions, and fulfill your highest purpose. A coach can pry you off dead center. As Principal Coach for Vibrant Coaching and Workshop Leader for The Lydia Group, LLC, a collaboration of individuals focused on work, life and spiritual growth, Nicole is on a mission to impact, energize, and influence people to lead a Vibrant Life by engaging the possibilities. As a life and business coach and workshop leader, Nicole views her role as a conduit to release all that you want to achieve. www.thevibrantcoach.com/www. thelydiagroup.com

Thinking Pattern #2 - Turning to Wonder Once the amygdala has identified the encounter, the sophisticated woman has the opportunity to stop the emotional reaction by “turning to wonder.” This kind of thinking is characterized by curiosity, self-management, and openness. This thinking takes place in the frontal lobe of her brain or her executive brain. This is where a sophisticated woman slows down to exercise analysis, to observe the facts, to notice the behaviors of people, and to gain understanding of the adversity from different perspectives.

Ultimately, she reframes the adversity as a challenge that she can address with strategies, systems, and smarts.

This is “The Art of Illumination.”

Thinking Pattern #3 - The Art of Illumination Once a sophisticated woman identifies her challenge, she again reframes the challenge as an opportunity to create a strategy, a system or use her smarts. This kind of thinking (reframing challenges to opportunities) lights up the whole brain! The brain illuminates as both the left and right hemispheres go to work integrating analysis and creativity.

Our limitations are typically self-imposed. These self-imposed limitations manifest in excuses. Eradicate your limitations by consciously engaging three thinking parts of your brain.

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utumn is tailor-made for getting out of the house to enjoy the great outdoors. With crisp temperatures perfect for strolls or sightseeing and breathtaking scenery awash in bright autumnal hues, autumn landscapes make for the ideal backdrop for weekend plans, including shopping excursions.

Stock the car with reusable tote bags and scour the farmer’s markets for seasonal finds. Chances are you also might pick up some extra treats, such as fresh honey or canned jams.

Fall is a great season to enjoy festivals, farmer’s markets and craft fairs, as merchants look to liquidate inventory before they prepare for the rush of the upcoming holiday season. Cities, towns, hamlets, and everything in between will host their share of open markets and more with great deals to be had, and fall is an ideal time to visit local shops and stands.

Food Finds

Fresh Produce Farms big and small are bursting with produce come the fall.

You can find the last vestiges of summer crops mingling with the first fruits of autumn. Grab the last of tomatoes and start thinking ahead to apples, squashes, lettuces, and grapes. You can even get an early start on pumpkin season - both for cooking and carving.

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As plants are harvested, many items are turned into delicious treats. No autumn shopping excursion is complete until you smell a fresh-baked apple pie or some apple cider doughnuts.

Corn breads and fritters, cranberry snacks and wines from nearby wineries also are easy to find in autumn. These items make welcome additions to your own pantry, or bring a freshly made treat to a friend or family member’s home when paying a visit.

Also, don’t miss the food-related festivals that pop up on community calendars in the fall. From garlic to potatoes to pumpkins to cheeses, many seasonal items are on display. You also can sample these foods in interesting applications and make a day of gathering recipes and supplies to enjoy later.

Visit a local market this fall and you will likely go home with plenty of fresh foods and unique items.

Crafts, Jewelry and Décor Include a trip to a craft fair, where local vendors come together to display and sell their wares, on your weekend schedule.

Handcrafted items make thoughtful and unique gifts, which can be tucked away for giving later in the year.

Booths at these types of events tend to be diverse. Spend the day strolling town squares or closed-off city centers, and you may find some hand-fashioned jewelry or home-crafted artisanal soaps.

Those eager to enhance their homes’ décor may find unique items like painted signs, knit afghans and much more.

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Keep Going! You Can Do It!

by Sharon Jaynes

Today’s Trust

Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us (Hebrews 12:1).

Friend to Friend

My son was fast, and he ran with a fast crowd. As a matter of fact, his entire track team was pretty fast. In the ninth grade, Steven participated in the conference track meet, running the 1600 meter. (That’s four times around the big circle.) I was so proud of him as he ran like a gazelle around the first lap, about six feet behind the first-place participant. But, at some point during the beginning of the second lap, we saw an unidentified flying object soar over Steven’s head.

“What was that?” my husband asked.

“It was Steven’s shoe!” I exclaimed.

All the fans were laughing and pointing as we noticed that Steven’s left running shoe had come untied, flown heavenward, and landed on the grassy field. But the amazing thing was that Steven never missed a beat. With the right shoe still intact, he ran on. All curious eyes were now on one runner. Would he stop?

Would he slow down? Would his sock stay on?

His teammates began to run around the track, cheering him on.

“Go Steven! Don’t slow down!”

Surprisingly, he sped up. By the third lap, he had passed the first-place runner by several paces. But then, predictably, his sock started to work its way down his ankle and the toe was flopping like a windsock in the breeze. Undaunted, Steven ran on, his sock flopping all the while. The race became a contest not to see who would come in first, but to see if Steven’s sock would make it to the end.

When he crossed the finish line in first place, the crowd erupted in applause and laughter. He had recorded a personal best!

“Son, maybe you should have kicked off both shoes. No tellin’ what you could have done. You made your best time ever. What made the difference?” we asked.

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Steven answered, “I knew everybody was looking at me. It wasn’t just a race anymore. They were watching to see what I’d do. It made me go faster. It made me want to do better.”

Then God began to speak to my heart about what I had just seen.

I can run this race called “life” right along with the rest of the crowd and no one may notice at all. But when adversity strikes, that’s when all eyes turn to one small runner. “Will she buckle?

Will she quit? Will she turn back?” spectators ask.

But when we press on, despite the struggle of life, despite the laughter of the crowd, we’ll hear the applause of Heaven and the encouraging cheers of our Heavenly Father cheering us on.

“Don’t quit! Keep going!” And onlookers will be amazed at the courageous persistence only God can give.

Let’s Pray

Dear Lord, as I go through the struggles of life, help me to press on with courage and confidence so that those watching will see the peace that only comes from knowing You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

More from the Girlfriends

Read Hebrews 12:1-13 and note what you learn about running the race with endurance.

How does “throwing off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles us” help us to run the race better?

Is there anything in your life that is slowing you down in the race?

Are you carrying extra worry, fear, sin, shame, or guilt on your shoulders? If so, what does this passage tell you to do with it?

Even More from the Girlfriends Don’t you love reading stories of God’s fingerprints on the pages of everyday life? My book, Listening to God Day by Day is a storehouse of 100 of my favorite devotional stories all in one collection.

Some stories will make you laugh. Some stories will make you cry—And each story will point you to God and strengthen your relationship with Him.

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Finding Myself

verseas Catherine C. Betor, MD

(Editor’s Note: Dr. Catherine Betor has recently joined Graystone Eye after spending five years overseas with her family. We asked her to share her inspirational adventure in this issue of Sophie Magazine.)

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This year’s event is sponsored by the Viewmont Business Association, along with the City of Hickory. “The City continues to be impressed with the response to past Viewmont Street Strut events, and we want to show our ongoing support for the event,” said City of Hickory Communications Director and Brand Manager Mandy Pitts. “We believe that collaboration is the key for success, and with the help of the Viewmont Business Association, and other community partners, Hickory is being noticed locally and beyond.”

This year’s event is lining up to be a day filled with exciting activities.

There will be free trolley and shuttle buses running all day through the heart of the Viewmont community, so you will not have to deal with traffic or with finding that perfect parking space. Designated shuttle stops are being placed along the route, making it easy to visit as many businesses as possible.

Donna Price of Bumblebee Interiors, who has been a participant every year, is pleased with the impact the event makes on the community. “We are seeing more and more families sharing the day out together. There really is something for everyone, regardless of gender or age.”

The Street Strut is designed to allow neighbors to gather and sample the wide assortment of restaurants, shops and services, here in our own back yard. It also showcases many extremely talented artists and musicians who live and work in the area.

“We love the community feel of the Viewmont area. It is impressive how the Street Strut unites different types of businesses together to create a positive experience in the area,” commented Jeri Hartshorn, of Whitfield’s Flowers & More.

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OJ had his Dream Team, race car drivers have their Dream Teams, so why can’t brides have their own Dream Teams?

In fact, most organized brides don’t often realize that they already do. Being prepared and well-organized is the key to having a successful wedding and reception. And it doesn’t have to involve a big budget.

Not all brides need a wedding planner, but if you have a problem being organized and can afford it, then it may be a good idea. But if you choose to do it yourself, enlist the help from a few reliable friends and keep it simple. You can still have a Dream Team with your florist, caterer, and DJ (music) being the top three. No two weddings are alike, even though there may be similarities All too often brides will “design” their wedding to impress and out-do their friends, instead of making it personal and special. Don’t try to copy someone else, it will only end in disaster. And if the same people are invited, you really don’t want them comparing one to the other.

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ever again will I complain about how fast the time goes by! This has been the longest, slowest, minute by minute month for me EVER! My grandkids use the saying “worst day ever” well this has been “the worst month ever”.

I cannot tell you how many people have said to me that they guess God just wanted to slow me down. I am sure that is exactly what He was thinking when He just picked me up, threw me on that pavement, broke my ankle and stranded me in a wheelchair!

Now I will be the first to admit that there are many times in my life that I could back off some….take that time to smell the roses, like they say. However, I can’t even get down to smell the rose.

Heck, I can’t even get down to tie my shoe.

Don’t worry. I am not throwing myself a pity party and inviting you to come along. I am just telling you that I have had way too much time on my hands, even after I have done extended quiet times that I am thankful for. Also, after I have talked the ears off all my friends as well as some new friends I randomly picked from the phone book. I mean, you know it is bad when you even get excited that a telemarketer is calling. They definitely are not use to someone on the other end asking how their family is doing or what they are planning on doing for dinner.

It is really bad when you have learned the lines to all the commercial jingles on TV. Ask me to sing you the new one for Kentucky Fried Chicken. Actually, I do it pretty good but for some reason, when we went through the drive thru to order take out they were not too amused when I wanted to sing it for them.

You actually have a lot of time to think about really important things. We had to pull through the drive where the ATM was at the other day to get some cash and for the first time I noticed it

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How are you challenging yourself?

Wouldn’t it be great if everything came easily? No strife. Nothing to overcome. No hard decisions or choices to make. Do you really wish this to be the case? Take a moment to think about this. If everything came easily, imagine how much would be taken for granted. Also imagine how uneventful life would seem.

The fact is that challenges are life’s way of testing our fortitude, faith and determination. If you are so focused on trying to make things easier for yourself, you may actually be derailing your ability to achieve and progress in areas that are important to you.

If you are feeling complacent and not challenged enough, then it is time invite some challenge into your life.

Whether we want to admit it or not, it is the fact that we are able to overcome, persevere, commit and prove our resiliency that we feel true accomplishment and a sense of worth.

Reflect upon the following ways you can challenge yourself in order to achieve your ultimate desires: Widening Your Network: Are you finding yourself hanging out with the same people doing the same things all the time, talking about the same subjects? Meeting new people or changing your routine and topics of discussion with the people already in your life can do wonders beyond expectation. Sharing a personal goal with a co-worker or a professional goal with a personal friend may just lead you to a resource you would have never known otherwise. Meeting new people always opens you up to new insights and ways of viewing things that could be just what you needed to make your next move.

Stretching Your Knowledge: What have you learned lately?

What have you sought out to understand better? The brain should be viewed like a muscle that needs to be nourished, stimulated and challenged on an ongoing basis. Each day is an opportunity to learn something new. Every moment is an opportunity to assess how you can be more efficient or effective through what you can learn from what you have already done. Gaining stronger in your abilities and awareness will open the floodgates to opportunities you scarcely imagined.

Expanding Your Horizons: What’s new in your life or work?

How are you taking yourself beyond where you currently are?

Being exposed to new places, sources, and resources can help you unlock an answer or solution you need. Expanding your horizons can generate ideas you would not have considered or even thought before. You may discover a new direction to take in your career or your life that will be more rewarding.

Pushing Your Limits: Just when you think you can’t take something any further is the exact time you need to push it just a little bit further. More often times than not, you are literally on the cusp of a breakthrough, if you only allow yourself to believe you can take it just one step further. Once you have reached a goal, how are you pushing yourself with your next goal?

Reaching Your Potential: All of the above will help you better reach your full potential. We never know what we are truly capable of being and doing until we are faced with challenges that test us.

Your potential is truly within your grasp once you understand that you have more control over your destiny than you realize.

Being challenged should never be viewed as a setback, but rather as a set up for greater things to be realized. Each challenge prepares you for greater things ahead. Taking on challenges, those of your choosing as well as the unexpected ones, bring a sense of excitement and intrigue into your life when you view them as stepping stones to what can ultimately help you onto that next level of achievement and satisfaction.

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So what if there are rewards in heaven for how faithfully I utilized His gifts on earth? Others who haven’t lifted much of a finger will be granted entrance into God’s eternal dwelling, too.

FALL RISK

by Mary Felkins First pride, then the crash - the bigger the ego, the harder the fall.

Proverbs 16:18

As I glance around, I see that summer has given way to the beginnings of fall. It’s that glorious season in the Catawba Valley foothills when my eyes become enraptured by sugar maple leaves, a captivating radiance of golden yellow, amber, and ruby red against a backdrop of sculpted, indigo Appalachian Mountain scape. But there’s a fall of another kind that’s far from radiant.

A few summers ago my daughter was hospitalized. Nothing terribly serious, yet her illness amounted to a three-day stay to assure IV antibiotics had successfully lowered her temp. I chose to bunk beside her that weekend. Wasn’t on either of our agendas. Inconvenient, painful, disruptive. Humbling, for sure.

Upon admittance, in addition to a pair of yellow slip socks, she was also required to wear a hideous, plastic, yellow wrist band. Emblazoned across it in all caps were the words FALL RISK. Its hidden message screamed, ‘Caution! This one might slip and fall. Must be watched carefully’.

She shrugged, a sheepish grin dawning across her face. “They must know how clumsy I am.”

Together we giggled about it. All weekend, in fact.

Pulling into our driveway after discharge that afternoon, I began wrestling with what I considered to be righteous anger over a particular matter. I expelled a weary mother’s sigh, gathered hospital mementos (Moms do this sort of thing). And there it was, that hideous, plastic, yellow hospital bracelet. I read it again as if for the first time. Fall risk.

What had been the source of laughs in the hospital began to disturb me. “Honestly. What difference does it make if I work to keep God’s rules? You know, attempt to live obediently while others disregard His laws, reveling happily in God’s free gift of grace like pigs in a mud pit.

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I repeated the mantra. So what, so what, so what. Then glanced angry eyes at the words again. Fall risk.

And then it hit me. Hard.

Tears flowed. Enough to fill an ocean. And I heard God’s unmistakable - and haunting - pronouncement: “Remember, it wasn’t sexual immorality or drug use or alcohol abuse or blasphemy or profanity or gluttony or ingratitude - you name it - that led to Satan’s fall from heaven.”

“No?” “Uh uh. It was his pride.”

Pride. Yuck. No, double yuck. Pride in my obedience put me in good company with those I’d considered unworthy to take up space in eternity.

I pondered the elder brother of Luke 15. He’d fussed with his father for lavishing his reckless, spend-thrift, younger bro’ with a welcome home party, while elder brother had chosen to work tirelessly following Pop’s rules. And was mighty proud of himself, too. Hmmm. So close to the Father, yet so far. Definitely at risk for a fall, one the likes of Humpty Dumpty - who also, mind you, thought nothing of propping himself high on a wall. Until he had a great fall.

Not only am I at risk for a fall it seems I had, indeed, fallen short in my thinking. Nothing like pride-laced human reasoning. Perhaps it would do me well to strap that hideous yellow bracelet around my own wrist. But I won’t. Because there’s grace. For the sexually immoral, the drug addict, the alcoholic, the blasphemer, the chronic potty mouth, the glutton, the grumbler. And the prideful.

Those Fall leaves all around? They’re dying, making way for the new.

And that’s what makes them beautiful.

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self…to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

Ephesians 4:22a, 23-24 Fall risk. Might not be a bad idea to don those yellow slip socks on occasion and watch my step.

About the Author Mary Albers Felkins is a former Registered and Licensed Dietitian turned writer. Throughout the course of her private nutrition consulting business she wrote much of her own teaching materials.

Mary is currently constructing her first Christian contemporary romance using principles taught by My Book Therapy (www. mybooktherapy.com). She considers scripture the most alluring romance ever written.

She is married to Bruce and they have four (adolescent to young adult-sized) arrows in their quiver.

Mary cordialy invites you to take a plunge into the deep oceans of thought or to stop and laugh out loud at her website, www. maryfelkins.com Email contact maryfelkins@charter.net

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A Prayer for God’s Blessing

Loving Father in heaven, You’re a kind and generous Provider even though I’m not grateful or aware enough of all You do for me. Thank You for entrusting me with spiritual gifts. Please deliver me from the time wasting, displeasing mental activity of comparison, and strengthen me to use my gifts consistently for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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“And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amount to a cent. And calling His disciples to Him, He said to them, ‘Truly, I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the contributors to the treasury; for they all put in out of their surplus, but she, out of her poverty, put in all she owned, all she had to live on.’” Mark 12:42-44, NASB In a simple, barely audible gesture, this woman dropped two copper coins into the treasury. While others donated tremendous amounts of money, she only gave one cent. Yet her sincere offering resulted in the highest praise. Jesus, seeing into her heart, commended her for freely giving Him everything.

Several noteworthy facts about this widow stand out: • • •

She didn’t allow her offering’s size, which was miniscule, to prevent her from giving to the Lord.

Her love for God exceeded her care for her needs.

Instead of selfishly clutching what little money she possessed, she willingly handed it over for God’s use.

I realize the context of this account deals with monetary giving and the importance of having a right heart in so doing. Yet this woman’s beautiful action also can help us evaluate how we use our God-given gifts.

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Do we endlessly compare ourselves to others and subsequently feel we just don’t measure up … so we refuse to offer whatever spiritual gifts God has entrusted us with?

Do we limit our love for God by staying safely within our comfort zones of service?

Do we use our gifts for our own benefit or willingly give God our everything?

Friends, these are very convicting questions. I’m realizing even as I write that my motives and goals in writing sometimes lack purity. Often I want what I want—my dreams, my plans, my success. Contemplating this poor widow’s timeless example stirs my heart, causing me to reevaluate why I do what I do. May God be glorified as He patiently works on me.

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s many of you know, I constantly attend trade shows, markets, and furnishing showrooms in my interior design business. This summer, I have branched out to the clothing industry and am a stylist for Worth New York. After attending the Fall Preview and Fashion Show in Chicago, I went to Worth University in Nashville in July to learn all about the company. One thing that has really impressed me is how similar the clothing and home furnishing industries are in trends and colors.

Years ago, furniture and fabrics were about five years behind clothing in colors and design. Now, they are synchronized almost perfectly.

Because of shows like Project Runway, the HGTV channel, the internet, Pinterest and Houzz; trends travel across the country faster and jump between industries. Some of the current trends that are happening in both clothing and home furnishing industries are: 1) Metallics- accent pillows and entire sofas look stunning in metallic textiles such as bronze, gold, and silver. Knobs and faucets in kitchens and baths are now in more varieties of metallic finishes. Wood and metal furniture is finished in silvers, gold, and mixtures of the two. In clothing, accent studs in silver or gold add pizzazz to a basic garment with the same flair that nail heads adorn sofas and chairs. For the upcoming holidays, entire jackets and blouses will be popular in bronzes and golds. Even though these never entirely go out of style, they will be huge this year.

2) Colors-Hot in both furniture and fashion for fall include hot pink, orange, burgundy, army green, heather grey, and, as always ,black and white.

3) Menswear fabrics are popping up everywhere in large plaids, herringbone patterns, and beautiful wools and wool blends. In clothing, the menswear look of the 80s is back and looks great!

4) Plush Hippy- fringe is still hot in clothing and pillows. Suede and leathers with prominent top stitching is back from the 70s.

5) Industrial- this look has been popular in furniture for a couple of years. The trend started with some of the fun shows on HGTV that feature designers who buy rusted scraps and vintage items and transform them into interesting furniture pieces. In clothing, belts are incorporating motorcycle chains and this industrial look mixes hard and soft items to give a very interesting contrast.

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6) Multipurpose- For several years, furniture has combined several uses such as an ottoman that has a built-in table. Now, I’m seeing coats, ponchos, jackets and vests that are reversible.

Handbags can be transformed to carry in three different ways to suit the lifestyle of the owner.

7) Luxury-finally, we are seeing some relief from the recession!

Luxury looks are strong in both clothing and home furnishings.

Beautiful suede, embroidered and intricate textiles, gorgeous embroidered linens, and hand painted silks are here after several years of hibernation. Real and faux fur is strong this year in clothing, as well as patterned velvets and pieces adorned with crystals and beads.

8) Tribal looks-paisley is very popular again. Also, woven designs of ethnic blankets and rugs are inspiring home fabrics as well as clothing. Ponchos are popular for fall and woven dresses with fringe will be great for the upcoming winter.

9) Studs, crystals, and beads adorn pillows, drapery fabrics and wall papers. In the clothing industry, jackets and dresses are coming to life with extra details such as studs and crystal accents.

10) Ombré looks, drapery fabrics that have two or three colors that fade into the next, are popular right now. The trend started with hair and worked its way into the fashion industry. This week, I saw a wool coat that faded from purple to a light brown and finally into a dark brown.

It is fun to look around and note the ways that these industries are similar. With the swiftness of the internet and availability to high fashion; clothing and furnishings are now united. Enjoy these new trends in your home and your closet!

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With stooped shoulders and rumpled shirt he slouched down into the chair and let out a small audible sigh. He was living alone with his wife of 52 years he explained. She was having trouble remembering things, and was very confused. “Sometimes, she doesn’t even know me,” he looked down at the carpet and shuffled his feet. “It’s hard because she needs help with “things.” I immediately knew what he meant. I could also see that he was exhausted mentally and physically.

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Understanding the implications and working to relieve some of this stress is critical. Caregiver stress can creep up on you. Caregivers often think they are doing fine and they can “manage” until the straw breaks. If you or someone you love is a primary caregiver here are THREE important things to be aware of:

1. Everyone needs a BREAK.

Caring for a loved one should not mean giving up your own life. Often those we care for can be very demanding without realizing it. Take time for yourself by physically removing yourself for a break. It can be a short 30 minute walk, or a weekend or week away but understanding that you need a change will give you a chance to decompress and recharge.

2. Ask for HELP

Help is closer than you think but it’s often hard to anticipate someone’s need. Make a list of things you could use assistance with: respite care, meal preparation, house cleaning, doctor transport - whatever would make things easier for you. Then when someone says, “How can I help?” You’ll be ready with some suggestions. Don’t be afraid to say, “Yes, that would be great!” and then take advantage of their offer. It’s

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3. Take care of YOU

You may be a “caregiver” but remember if you “get down” then everything might just fall apart anyway. This means YOU need to: a.

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Being a caregiver does not mean neglecting your own health d.

Pamper yourself ( get a massage, get your hair done, have a manicure, buy a new outfit) it’s okay to take time to worry just about YOU. ************* Remember my sweet gentleman?

A few months later a pretty woman in her 40’s entered my office seeking placement for her mother who had Alzheimer’s disease. She mentioned her Father and said she thought that he may have been in to visit the community. I asked his name and sure enough it was the same sweet man. “How is your Dad?” I inquired, “he seemed like such a wonderful husband.” Her head dropped, “Well, we lost Daddy about three weeks ago. I just think he was worn out from caring for Mama.”

Don’t let caregiver stress creep up on you. There is help available - but it starts with you!

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