ABOUT RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, AND PROBABLY A WHOLE LOT OF NOTHING, MARINADED IN HUMOR.
October 31, 2007 5:55 AM
Happy Halloween!
Most of you probably know where Halloween originated from, but I, being Dutch, didn't really know. It's not a tradition in The Netherlands. Since inquiring minds like to know, I looked it up and found out that it's actually an old Gaelic festival called Samhain. "The Festival of Samhain is a celebration of the end of the harvest season in Gaelic culture, and is erroneously regarded as 'The Celtic New Year'. Traditionally, the festival was a time used by the ancient pagans to take stock of supplies and slaughter livestock for winter stores. The Ancient Gaels believed that on October 31, the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead overlapped and the deceased would come back to life and cause havoc such as sickness or damaged crops. The festivals would frequently involve bonfires, where the bones of slaughtered livestock were thrown. Costumes and masks were also worn at the festivals in an attempt to mimic the evil spirits or placate them. The term Halloween (and its alternative rendering Hallowe'en) is shortened from All-hallow-even, as it is the eve of "All Hallows' Day", also which is now known as All Saints' Day. It was a day of religious festivities in various northern European Pagan traditions, until Popes Gregory III and Gregory IV moved the old Christian feast of All Saints' Day from May 13 to November 1. In the ninth century, the Church measured the day as starting at sunset, in accordance with the Florentine calendar. Although All Saints' Day is now considered to occur one day after Halloween, the two holidays were, at that time, celebrated on the same day." ~Wikipedia.Halloween was not a holiday until the 19th century and commercialization started in the 20th century, around the 1930's. How, when and why did the pumpkin made it's entrance in Halloween? "The names will-o'-the-wisp and jack-o'-lantern refer to an old folktale, retold in different forms across Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales, Appalachia and Newfoundland.
One version, from Shropshire, refers to Will the Smith. Will is a wicked blacksmith who is given a second chance by Saint Peter at the gates to Heaven, but leads such a bad life that he ends up being doomed to wander the Earth. The Devil provides him with a single burning coal with which to warm himself, which he then used to lure foolish travellers into the marshes.
An Irish version of the tale has a ne'er-do-well named Drunk Jack or Stingy Jack who makes a deal with the Devil; offering up his soul in exchange for payment of his pub tab. When the Devil comes to collect his due, Jack tricks him by making him climb a tree and then carving a cross underneath, preventing him from climbing down. In exchange for removing the cross, the Devil forgives Jack's debt. However, as no one as bad as Jack would ever be allowed into Heaven, Jack is forced upon his death to travel to Hell and ask for a place there. The Devil denies him entrance in revenge, but, as a boon, grants Jack an ember from the fires of Hell to light his way through the twilight world to which lost souls are forever condemned. Jack places it in a carved turnip to serve as a lantern.
In America, the carved pumpkin was associated with the harvest season in general, long before it became an emblem of Halloween.
Despite the colourful legends, the term jack-o'-lantern originally meant a night watchman, or man with a lantern, with the earliest known use in the mid-17th century and later meaning a will-o'-the-wisp ." ~Wikipedia. Nice to know. At least I can put my mind to rest. Or... can I, considering it's Halloween!
POSTED BY corryc AT October 31, 2007 5:55 AM
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October 29, 2007 9:09 AM
Critter's Cooings
Hey y'all! It's me, baby Critter, pounding on Oma's computer. Don't know what all this does, but it's mighty interesting. I hope I can keep my head (on) straight. It still tends to wobble from time to time. I am getting better at it though. Oops, just drooled on the keyboard. That's one of those things I can't control. It just drips out, ya know? Those gums already ache from time to time. They say that's early, so what? All I know is that it's highly irritating! I can get my fists in my mouth to chew on them, but that's kinda hurtful. So, whenever I manage to grab Oma's fingers, I chew on those. Much better, hehe. Oma asked me if I am a "drooling wobbler" or a "wobbly drooler". Don't worry Oma, I'll get back at ya. I will ask you the same question in a few years, hehe. I love standing up. Yep, I got strong leggies :-D. Oma calls them " chunkies". Duh... what does she know, it's all muscles! But I have to admit, I am filling out nicely.  She also thinks I am smiling at her, while I really am smiling because she is being silly. Making all those crazy faces and sounds. I try to tell her, but each time I coo, she claps her hands and cheers. Well...news-flash! I am trying to communicate here. Geezz woman, learn english! And then she wonders why I start fussin'. To make it worse, she starts kissing my chubby cheeks. Eww, keep that girlie-stuff away from me, it tickles. Opa keeps telling me how "he loves that little boy". Of course you do. How could you not?! grin. He is sweet. He is gonna learn me how to spit, he says! Good, that way I might be able to get rid of some excessive saliva. That's it!!! Opa, I am already trying to spit! Can't aim yet, but it's a start. I know they love me, even though I sometimes shake my head (hence the wobbling) at their behavior and their actions. Hmm, is that how they feel about me sometimes?grin. But... I know I am the apple of their eye and I'd like to keep it that way. :-) I better go now before this keyboard gets too wet and start to spark. Was nice talking to y'all!
POSTED BY corryc AT October 29, 2007 9:09 AM
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October 28, 2007 12:06 PM
Nature's Gift
I have always considered Nature to be one of the most wonderful creations. I enjoy it thoroughly. I hear you...What has that got to do with RA or arthritis? Well, here is the connection: When I learned I had RA (which was about a year after it started. It took about half a year before it showed up in my blood and another half year before they could determine by it's course what type it was) I was told that eventually, I might end up in a wheel chair. Now that was very disturbing to me, almost devastating. It took me about three days to cope with that and then I thought: NO WAY! I did not accept that at all ( and still don't ). If there was any way, or possibility, to prevent that, then I would find it. So I started looking around for alternatives besides medication. Sometimes being hardheaded comes in handy haha. I came across Homeopathy. What I learned was that Homeopathic medicine was extracted from plants and completely natural, stimulating the body to heal itself. So I figured it couldn't hurt to try it and I found a real good Homeopathic Doctor nearby ( That was in the Netherlands, long ways off if you don't live there haha, but I listed some sites below where you could find one, if you are interested). He was very honest with me and told me he could not cure it, but he could keep me out of the wheel chair. That was all I needed! It took not long to find the right homeopathic medicine. And I have had nothing but only good results and experiences with it. The time between the activity of RA got longer and longer, and up till now it has been years since it was really active. I consulted my Rheumatologist before I decided to try it. She fully supported me and saw no harm in it. The homeopathic medicine was not a substitute for the medication she gave me, but worked in combination with it. Neither the Rheumatologist nor the Homeopathic Doctor undermined eachother's authority or treatment. I used to be very skeptical towards alternative healing. ( Seemed like witchcraft to me, yeah...I read too many fairy-tales haha). But I saw and experienced the results. Not just concerning my own health, but my daughters as well. My oldest was cured from severe ear infections after one visit to the same doctor. She never had it again, while it was the order of the day constantly. My youngest had an eating disorder, which was gone as well after one treatment. I don't believe in luck. I believe in God's Blessing:-) "Homeopathy assesses the whole person, and focuses on disease prevention and health enhancement using natural medicines and patient education. Homeopathic medicines stimulate the body's ability to heal itself. Many health conditions can benefit from homeopathic care. Homeopathy is particularly effective in the treatment of long-term chronic diseases, as well as the prevention and reduction of acute conditions." I also learned that there is a difference between a Homeopath and a Homeopathic Doctor. The last one has a medical degree, while that is not necessary for the first one. Most Health Insurances cover only the last, and then not all expenses either. Worth while to inquire before you decide to give it a go. To find a Homeopathic Doctor near you, check out these sites: http://www.nupath.org/directory.htmlhttp://www.homeopathy.org/directory.html
POSTED BY corryc AT October 28, 2007 12:06 PM
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October 26, 2007 6:08 AM
Haunting Questions
Sometimes you come across things that don't seem to make sense when you think about them. Some are actually pretty funny, some I just can't figure out. Well, inquiring minds like to know, ya know??! And apparently I am not the only one. I got these in an e-mail and they are pretty tough to answer. - Can you cry under water?
-Why do you have to "put your two cents in".. but it's only a "penny for your thoughts"? Where's that extra penny going to?
-Why does a round pizza come in a square box?
-What disease did cured ham actually have?
- How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?
- Why is it that people say they "slept like a baby" when babies wake up like every two hours?
-Why are you IN a movie, but you're ON TV?
- Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?
-Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat?
-If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, why is there a stupid song about him?
-If the professor on Gilligan's Island can make a radio out of a coconut, why can't he fix a hole in a boat?
-Why does Goofy stand erect while Pluto remains on all fours? They're both dogs!
-If Wile E. Coyote had enough money to buy all that ACME crap, why didn't he just buy dinner?
-If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, what is baby oil made from?
-If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons?
-Do the Alphabet song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have the same tune?
-Why did you just try singing the two songs above?!
-Why do they call it an asteroid when it's outside the hemisphere, but call it a hemorrhoid when it's where the sun don't shine?
-Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog's face, he gets mad at you, but when you take him for a car ride, he sticks his head out the window?Okay, I admit, I can't make squat of it. They are giving me a headache. WOW, I may just have found the answer! Maybe they are invented by the Pharmaceutical Industry!!! grin.
POSTED BY corryc AT October 26, 2007 6:08 AM
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October 25, 2007 4:12 AM
Something Is Fishy
I have heard several recommendations to supplement with fish oil. It seems to have good influences on the joints and joint pain. (Perhaps that's why Eskimos don't have RA, haha. Nah, seriously, I don't know if that "joke" is true). But nevertheless, I did try it. I can not say that I noticed positive effects. Which is not surprising, as I recently found out. It's effect will be noticed after taking it for several weeks. Yep, I was too impatient again. "Some people with RA have had modest improvements in joint tenderness over time after taking large amounts of fatty acids. Fatty acids are found in:
Fish oils (from some cold-water fish) salmon, mackerel, herring, Flounder, Halibut, Tuna, Bluefin, Canned white, Canned light, Cod, Catfish.
Plant oils : dark green vegetables, margarines, Soya bean oil, cooking oils, rape seed oil, vegetable oils, certain nuts." Several studies were done on whether fish oil had positive results and/or what they were. Well, so far it seems to be good (elbow)grease:-) Be sure to talk to your doctor before supplementing. They might be able to give you a good brand and where to get it. And for those of us who are not too mobile, good news: these days you can order online and compare prices! Hmm...that must be my Dutch heritage speaking.
POSTED BY corryc AT October 25, 2007 4:12 AM
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October 24, 2007 5:56 AM
Dare To Compare
I have been posting much on Rheumatoid Arthritis lately and if you like to read just the RA-posts, click on this link Rheumatoid Arthritis Posts, or on the link in the side-bar. Ok, I decided to dive into the new treatments for RA. My rheumatologist had wanted to put me on one of them and if it didn't take so much co-payment, I prolly already would have been. (I guess we will wait for the generic haha). It tickled my curiosity though as in what the difference was between them. So I visited their websites and gathered the information that I would like to know and think is worth sharing...What do they do and how is the medication taken? Right now I am on Ibuprofen, Plaquenil and Methotrexate. So how/where do they fit in/go out? First site I visited: http://www.remicade.com/index.jsp This I found a very good and informative site. Definitely worth visiting! Great information and not only on the medication, but also tips for daily living with RA. This is how it works: REMICADE, in combination with methotrexate, is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. How to take it: REMICADE is administered by IV infusion. A REMICADE infusion takes about two hours. After the initial three infusions, the dosing regimen is once every 8 weeks (only 6 times a year). Sounds easy enough. No hassle, no storage, no disposal. Only a trip to where the medication is administered. Hmm...You have to plan your vacation around it though. Next site: http://www.humira.com/ Good in formation on the medication (that rhymes haha). How it works: HUMIRA helps stop the progression of RA, cuts down the number of painful, swollen joints, and reduces disability. HUMIRA has been studied in combination with MTX and the results are consistent. Almost all HUMIRA clinical trials were conducted with combination therapy. How to take it: HUMIRA is taken as a self-administered injection. It comes in a single-dose, pre-filled glass syringe with a fixed needle. And is usually taken once every two weeks. HUMIRA needs to be stored in a refrigerator (2°C - 8°C/36-46°F). This means you can do it at home and take it with you when/if necessary. Providing you can keep it cool till you have to take it. (I suggest you leave the fridge at home and find an icebox or something to carry it in. You got enough burden to carry around as it is:-). But it means storage, disposal and obtaining the medication. Last site: http://www.enbrel.com/ Info was good. It was a little less well organized as the previous ones. It took me a little longer to find what I wanted to know. But let's pertain that to my impatience:-) How it works: ENBREL is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms, inducing major clinical response, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. ENBREL can be initiated in combination with methotrexate (MTX) or used alone. How to take it: ENBREL for adult patients is 50 mg per week given as one subcutaneous (SC) injection using a 50 mg/mL single-use prefilled syringe. and can replace two 25 mg vials of ENBREL. The vial and diluent syringe should be stored in the refrigerator. ENBREL and the prefilled syringe must always be kept cool?at 36° to 46°F (2° to 8°C) Same comments here as on the Humira. One other thing I read though, was that other doses should be manually mixed. But instructions are included with the medications, along with a vial adapter device and free kits and supplies. Conclusion: They all seem to work well and not just for RA, but for several other diseases. All the sites give good drug information as well as info on insurance/insurance support, and patient support. I guess what it comes down to is what is most appealing and/or convenient to you. I, for instance, don't like the idea of sticking needles in myself, so if I had to make the choice right now, it prolly would come down to no.1. Yeah, I am a coward. This concludes the lesson for today, haha! I hope it is of any help.
POSTED BY corryc AT October 24, 2007 5:56 AM
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October 23, 2007 6:15 AM
"Unflame" the Inflamed
Rheumatoid Arthritis is not constant. It comes and goes. There can be quite a long period between the activity of the disease. It's difficult to tell how long. It can vary from days to months and even years. I am blessed with the latter right now and I am so thankful! But...I expect/know it will be back and I am prepared, although I don't look forward to it. I never know how I come out of it and that is somewhat scary:-) Over the years I learned what works best for me. First thing I do is make sure it is the RA coming back and not me having overdone it (which I tend to do, so I scare myself to death each time, haha). That determination takes me usually about a week. When the pain and stiffness are still there it's clear. First thing I do is take more Ibuprofen, to fight the inflammation and to ease the pain, so I can still be active and not loose all the strength and/or function. I do however slow down substantially, for the risk of overdoing and aggravating the inflammation is great. I was told to keep those aching joints warm. Well guess what? Didn't work at all for me. It got worse. Which I kind of found logical, for heat only stimulates. But a lot of people seem to benefit from warmth, so try it first. I decided on my own (yep, I knew better) to cool it. And that did the trick. The pain and the swelling got less. Best way to cool it is by ice pack, the reusable ones you can buy in any drugstore. You can keep those in your freezer and use whenever you need. Be sure to wrap them in a kitchen towel or another piece of cloth (protecting yourself from freezer burn, haha). Keeping some activity or light exercise going works well too. Just make sure it is all in moderation and does not put too much pressure on your joints. Take long rests in between and do not rush. Nice and easy does it. Yes, it is hard to do but you will be grateful for it later. My experience is that the less I do, the more my joints stiffen up and the more function I loose. That results in a much longer recovery period afterwards. Of course you will not get all back that you lost. RA takes its toll. But you would be surprised how much you can recover! Of course your Rheumatologist will adjust your medication and prolly also can tell you what to do or not to do. Listen carefully, try it and do not be afraid to ask questions. And keep in mind...This also shall pass:-)
POSTED BY corryc AT October 23, 2007 6:15 AM
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October 22, 2007 7:12 AM
Sandbag
 Mia, our dog is now almost 3 years old and she is a "yard dog", constantly outside. Well, you would think she can't do much harm there. Wrong. She made herself the proud owner of our grill-cover and tore it apart. She apparently didn't like both our rubber doormats, for she shredded those. Several plastic pots stored under the building fell victim to her teeth and disappeared one by one in the garbage, chewed to pieces. My oh so carefully planted daylilies were dug up from out of the pot and made it, thanks to my quick intervention, to the front yard, out of her reach. A little toy, left behind by the neighbor's son...defragmented. Our plastic outdoor tables are constantly found scattered around the yard and the legs are already slightly mutilated. Our wooden benches bear teeth and scrape marks. Do you need me to go on??? Ok.....as you wish, even if you don't, hehe.
But... she really gets me aggravated. The yard-man came to mow the lawn and since we don't want her to get hurt and him to get annoyed, we put her up in the pen. We had another chiwawa (however it is spelled haha) in there, that couldn't run loose except under supervision, for she crawled under the fence and hit the road ...or the cars speeding by! She already found out she could crawl underneath the kennel door, so we put chicken-wire up, about a feet high. Mia refuses to go in by herself, so one of us has to carry her in. Yup...yesterday I had to do it, or at least try to. She is such a smart female dog! She drops on the spot and doesn't move. Now picture this: a two to three feet-tall dog, about 30-35 lbs, laying flat on the ground, acting like a bag of sand when you lift her up, letting all limbs hang as they hang and looking at me with eyes saying " I don't think so!!!" And she thought right. My strength is not that bad, but this "sandbag" was too much. I could lift her up, but not high enough to keep her paws from getting stuck in the chicken-wire. So I just had to let her go and hoped for the best. Nope, food won't work, and giving the example of stepping in and urging her to join, is useless. She would rather shut the door behind me, haha. I know the noise of the lawnmower scares her and I hoped she would take refuge under the building. And she did. So it went well after all. But at those times I get mad for being hindered by RA and having a "pretending-to-be-a-sandbag" dog haha.
Nah, seriously, I love the critter to death. Sometimes I want to, literally, haha. But those are only brief moments:-) She is something else, a real character. I just wished every now and then she would acknowledge that we have dominion over her!
POSTED BY corryc AT October 22, 2007 7:12 AM
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October 21, 2007 6:04 AM
Blah
I got some funny pumpkin-pictures in the mail, which I thought I would share with y'all. I also have to say, there were some in there that were ,what I would call, some serious pumpkin-carvings. I can only admire that talent and work! Now I can imagine, if you had many pumpkins to carve, you might just feel like this!! grin.
POSTED BY corryc AT October 21, 2007 6:04 AM
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October 20, 2007 7:34 AM
Tip And Trick
Thank the Lord for all those small gadgets that make life so much easier!
I always had to ask someone to open a new jar or bottle, just because I don't have the strength and when my stubbornness would kick in, I would pay for at least 2 to 3 days with stiffness and pain. Well...that's not necessary anymore.
I got that neat little kitchen aid that I place on the lid of the jar, a little push and it pops the vacuum. It takes hardly any effort then to twist the lid. An electric can opener takes care of the cans and with a peeler I have no problems attacking potatoes, apples etc. Being able to do it myself gives me my sense of independence back. (Yep, that's pride talking, I admit it)
I also got this little tip a while back that I would like to share. Often the lack of grip is giving problems holding the cutlery. You can buy special cutlery, but it's cheaper to buy some foam tube insulation at any hardware store, cut it in the length you need and slide it over the handle. It gives a perfect grip and you can even handwash it when/if need be. It is also simple to carry in a purse or to have some as a reserve in your glove-compartment. In that case a surprise-dinner (poking hubby) can be fun instead of a dread.
I would like to include this site http://www.aidsforarthritis.com/ that I checked out and found all these helpful things on. When I stumble across more, I will let you know.
These were just a few tricks and a tip (of the iceberg ). I am sure there are many more and I would love to hear them. So if you have one...Please share it. You might make someone's day:-)
POSTED BY corryc AT October 20, 2007 7:34 AM
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October 19, 2007 8:54 AM
Find Your Strength
This post is inspired by the comment below:
"I am also beginning to feel the effects of age, as my right hand is beginning to clamp up."
Early on, my RA exposed itself by stiffness in my fingers and hands. I would get up in the morning, my fingers cramped and bent, hardly able to get them to move. Hardheaded as I am (sorry hubby ;-) I refused to give into it and forced my will to move my fingers in spite of the pain. Not a very easy task to do! My rheumatologist gave me a few tips. I would like to pass these on, for they might be of value and give some relief of the pain and frustration that come out of it:-)
She told me to fill the sink with warm water, put my hands in it and slowly try to move my fingers. It seems to loosen the muscles and joints and makes it then easier to get some movement going. This you can practically do anytime and anywhere when needed. She also advised me to get a soft, squeezeable ball, in the seize of a tennisball. Take that in your hand and squeeze it as your strength allows. And for as long as you are able to. It keeps you from loosing all your strength and makes it easier later, when the pain has subsided, to regain your strength.
For me, the first helped as long as I held my hands in the warm water, but half an hour after I took them out, it was devastating. My inflammations in the joints reacted severely and it was worse then when I woke up. So I quit doing that and kept on being hardheaded haha. The ball definitely helped. And I do recommend that. It is my experience that by practicing and doing what I can do, I maintained the strength (and maybe even some function) I have now. But hey...everyone is different and it is worth trying. How else will you know what works for you? Point your mind to it, set your will in place and find your strength to regain your strength!
And if you lack it, a good place to find it is always present in God:-)
POSTED BY corryc AT October 19, 2007 8:54 AM
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October 18, 2007 9:39 AM
Disabled Or Enabled
I have a question that I like to pose here. Does RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) really disable us? Physically yes, to a certain degree anyway. But that is not all that life is about. There is a reason for everything. We may not always understand it, but God knows! My experience is that it made me look for other abilities in myself and opened new doors for me. For instance...I could draw a little when I was younger ( not that I consider myself old, by no means. As I tell my hubby when he complains about getting old: "come back when you are 94!" haha).
My drawing was no better than any average kid, but I could draw what I saw a little better then some others. I never did anything to improve it or even to exercise it. Until about 3 years ago. My husband's testimony led to me being saved, for which I am so grateful. I began to study the Bible and saw images in my head of what I read. And I had the urge to put it on paper. I started to draw the Biblical images I had and God blessed me.And He kept on blessing me. I draw portraits now too, and as I am told, reasonably well. This is just an example of how God can use me. I don't know what the drawing may be good for, but I have faith. In time He will show. The thing is, a limitation may spark other abilities. Try not to get discourag
ed over what you can not do. Look for what you can do! So let me rephrase the question....How has RA enabled you?
POSTED BY corryc AT October 18, 2007 9:39 AM
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October 17, 2007 5:54 AM
Hope
The Nurse that took my x-rays asked me what doctor to send them to. I told her the name of my rheumatologist and she looked up at me with curiosity. Her eyes were filled with questions. She told me her husband had been diagnosed with RA about 3 months ago. I understood the despair, the not knowing, the uncertainty. It reminded me of how I wished someone had been there to tell me what to expect and answer my questions, when I learned I had RA.
She said he was in much pain and told me they had put him on methotrexate and a pain killer, but it didn't have it's full effect yet. I gave her an encouraging smile and told her the pain would pass. The relief in her eyes was overwhelming. "He will be so glad to hear that", She said. "Can I ask you another question?"
"Please", I answered.
She looked at my hands and pointed at them, wondering if the deformation occurred before or during me being on the medications. I told her during. Her face got a sad look. I knew of the new medications these days like Humira, Enbrel and Remicade that stop that kind of deformation. She knew about them but her husband had a liver problem and could not take them. I decided to share my experience with her in the hope it would be of any help to them both. I urged her to tell her husband that after the pain was gone, to exercise his joints. A lot of his strength would have been gone and the functions of the joints would be very limited. By exercising he would get a lot of strength and function back. I raised my hand and showed her the difference of what it was after the pain had gone and how it is now. I can still make a good fist, due to exercise. She was so grateful for all the information, even though it was minimum.
On my way home I couldn't let it go. There are so many people out there with so many questions and concerns about RA or any other form of Arthritis. And so many who can be a support and encouragement by sharing their experiences. Well, maybe this blog might be helpful :-)
POSTED BY corryc AT October 17, 2007 5:54 AM
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October 16, 2007 3:00 PM
This is Faith!!
I came across this one on and I wanted to share it with y'all.
 This sure is Faith!!!! :-)
Maybe this little cat is not aware of the dangerous position it's in, nor of the way how it's every move is being watched. Maybe it is aware of both and walks in faith. Just like we need to do. Each day our words and actions are being closely observed by our enemies, ready to attack every chance they get. But the greatest enemy lurks within us and only with and by Christ's strength we can overcome and defeat him.
POSTED BY corryc AT October 16, 2007 3:00 PM
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October 12, 2007 6:46 AM
Pumpkins
A woman asked a coworker, 'What is it like to be a Christian?'
The coworker replied, 'It is like being a pumpkin.'
God picks you from the patch, brings you in,
and washes all the dirt off of you.
Then He cuts off the top and scoops out all the yucky stuff.
He removes the seeds of doubt, hate, and greed.
Then He carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside of you to shine for all the world to see.'
I read this before, but it's too good not to share! Have a very blessed day, y'all!
POSTED BY corryc AT October 12, 2007 6:46 AM
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October 10, 2007 8:44 AM
Prison
A blogger-friend of mine works with incarcerated juvenile boys and wanted a drawing that might lead them to Christ. She gave me the verse she had in mind, which is underneath the drawing, and together we came up with the subject for the drawing. I hope and pray it will make a difference in the boys' lives!
I think we sometimes create our own prison. But God always opens doors to break out! :-)
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John 8:36 He Who the Son has set free, is free indeed.
See more of my work here.
POSTED BY corryc AT October 10, 2007 8:44 AM
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October 07, 2007 5:26 PM
Introduction
This blog is about anything that comes to mind, everything I would like to talk about and prolly a whole lot of nothing when it comes to making sense, haha. But that's allright, it's done with enthousiasm!
Sometimes it will be funny, sometimes a bit more serious and at times even informative. Just drop in anytime, you never know what my ramblings may be about. At least I hope to provoke a smile or two while reading my posts.
Are you ready?! Here is a funny!
First Kiss
So, it's your first kiss and several questions might come to mind:
Is it the right time?
Is anyone watching?
Does your partner even want to?
Is your breath fresh?
And... Should you use some tongue?
Then just lean in and go for it!!
POSTED BY corryc AT October 07, 2007 5:26 PM
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