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I have been a very busy camper. I am now almost through with "Diseases of the human body" and Intro Into Public Health". These two classes were awesome and very enlightening. Who knew? The world of health care is like a never ending maze that is always changing. A real challenge. And I love it.

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It seems like an eternity since I have had any class work. I miss the challenge. School is a stimulating environment and I like it. Diseases of the human body and intro to public health are next classes up. I am looking forward to expanding my knowledge of the human body and getting my feet wet in public health. It's a great day for enjoying the anticipation of my future classes.

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it seems lonely out here not being in class. At any rate, my new classes are "Diseases of the Human Body" and " Introduction to Public Health". I am looking forward to adding to my knowledge and better equipping myself for my chosen field of study. Hope everyone is still doing OK.

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This is the beginning of the final week in Comp II class. The ending of a class is always a little sad. I do feel that I will encounter some of my recent classmates in future classes and am looking forward to sharing other learning experiences with them. Until such time, I would like to say thank you for all of the help I have received from both my instructor and classmates. God bless you all!

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I wanted to post and say that I have thoroughly enjoyed this class and all that I have learned from it. I have also enjoyed the interactions of all the new people I have met. I feel that learning how to blog has more or less forced me to become more computer literate. Since this is the way of communication these days, I am truly grateful for any new knowledge of it. I want to say thank you to eveyone that contributed to my education during this course. I want to wish each and all continued progress and and high hopes for their acheivement of their ultimate goals. God bless each and everyone and may you always know the peace and happiness of the little things in life.

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(Just for laughs--another view on stopping to smell the roses)

I stopped to smell the roses and was greeted by a bee.

I dipped my toe in the brook and now I'm one toe free.

I watched a peaceful ocean soaking up the evening sun,

While smoothing on the lotion to recover from sun damage that had done.

I early paid my bills and was feeling really proud,

Only to discover the extra interest this allowed.

I Submitted an assignment sure to bring a good report.

Alas, 'tis not to be as the assignment was near a page too short.

The amzing thing to me was that during all this while-

The best response from me was to render up a smile.

'Cause---Life Happens. :-)

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Struggling to succeed at any given task

Trying to respond to all the questions asked

Seeking to improve performance overall

Adjusting to whatever without bouncing off the walls

Accepting outcomes less than the desired

Always doing more than originally required

Feeling inadequate for no apparent reason

Incorrectly following the timing of the season

Demanding responsibilities of the roles that we assume

These result in feelings of never ending doom

Don the armor that can shield from strife

And get over it---

It's called LIVING LIFE.

Take the time to smell the roses.

BY: Sharon Stroud

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Yesteday "I paid a visit" to my gatroenterologist. My research paper will surely be filled with first-hand information on celiac disease. There's nothing like getting up close and personal with the subject matter. Through research and my Dr. , I have discovered a level of celiac disease that is nasty to say the least. It appears that if after going gluten and wheat free, your symptoms are not alliviated, you may have a case of refractory celiac disease. I will go into that in my research paper. I just wanted to post a hello to all and say that life is wonderful, and I am enjoying it to the max! I have discovered the art of reflection. It is amazing how many times you can remember things and each time you observe something new. I guess this is one of the little gifts that age brings . At any rate I hope everyone is having a good week and I am looking forward to seeing you guys in seminar.

It's midnight and I am playing "catch-up'. There was a death in my family this week and a lot of family time was required. I am not sad, because knowledge of the outcome of the cancer was well known and everyone was prepared for it. Sorrow in death ( I feel), is only the knowledge of knowing that the person will not be physically available to share experiences with you. Knowing that they are mentally and spiritually prepared to die is the most important case for concern. Memories are the tools for adapting to the physical loss of someone. So it is important that people are not taken for granted and that we make the most of the time we spend together. Experiencing the death of a loved one makes the realization of the pettiness involved in some misunderstandings so clear. I choose to remember good times, experiences shared, lessons learned, and smiles. The value in life is the positive things that are gained or accomplished through love, effort, and sheer determination. Faith in all is my foundation.Love is my building block. And happiness is the goal I strive for. This quest in this format is where I find my peace.

Something to ponder:

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Just visited Daniel's blog and posted a comment in reference to his political post. Politics are a sure subject for response of some kind. In the everyday life of home, health and work, things are beginning to come together. I did have to ask my husband what he did with Spring. It appears it came and went overnight. The temperature has been in the 70's and 80's. What happened to the mellow Spring weather? At any rate warm temperatures and sunshine make for a great Easter holiday. HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE! This holiday tends to make you more appreciative of the things provided for the needs in life and less likely to desire the unnecessary items that soon lose their glow once they are purchased. I am thankful for all that I have. When my husband was (attacked) by an 18 wheeler and knocked on death's door, the one thought that sustained me was that there are others who may be suffering worse fates and my own situation could always be worse. So yes, I am grateful for all that I have. May life's blessings be upon you all.

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Not a good week for me. I have been feeling desperate. So I went looking for some inspiration.

At the site: www.inspirationalspark.com/encouragement-quotes.html I found a quote by an unknown author. It read as follows: "When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place". I think my health issues are creating a bit of depression for me and I am determined to beat this situation. Richard Bach (no date), stated "What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly". Now you have to be inspired by that. I guess the real problem is that I am feeling very unproductive as all of my energy has been zapped by the medications precribed by my physician. Albert Einstein once said, "Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value". I believe this and try to structure my efforts in life in this direction. Therefore I guess I need to boost my efforts with inspiration since the physical aspect is teetering and tottering. There, I have unloaded a lot in this post and feel better already. The power of the written word is amazing.

I just came from a doctor visit and am slightly confused and a little on the depressed side of life. I am sure I will get over it once I understand things better. I suspected my celiac disease was "acting up" again , so I scheduled an appointment only to discover that my kidneys, lungs, ears and throat are fighting off infection. This I can handle with the proper antibiotics. It is the dreaded "suggested" colonoscopy for people over 50 ( that I had managed to avoid for 2 years ) that now looms in my future. However , I know that celiac can assist in the development of over diseases. Therefore, I know that it would be in my best interest to have a colonoscopy. Oh well, I guess since I don't mind endoscopies, I can look at a colonoscopy as this only in reverse. We must do what we must do and there are brighter days ahead. I will charge on. Downward and upward so to speak. : )

Sring has sprung!!! The home improvement industry has proved it. People were coming out of hibernation to gather all the necessaryitems to kick start their lawns and gardens. The sun was out and it seemed as if everyone coming through the door was smiling and laughing. Generally, people dread yard work, (I am not one of those). However, the beautiful day that the good Lord gave us seem to put everyone in an excited and happy mood. It is amazing how the outside environment effects the inside environment. If the effects of the first signs of spring could be bottled and sold, that's the stock I would invest in.

It has been a hectic day. I justed wanted to post a hello to everyone. I hope the week is getting off to a great start for everyone. I am getting more excited about the research paper as it is starting to have a definite structure to it. Reading discussion class discussion post has been interesting and informative. There are a lot of good topics and I am looking forward to reading some of these papers. Good luck to everyone on theirs.

It's Saturday and I am behind in my school schedule. Obligations and shedule changes at work have made for a very exasperating week. However, I will not be deterred. I am looking forward to learning how to manipulate my blog for attactiveness and accessibility. The sun is shining and it's going to be a great day!

HOLDING ON TO HOPE

I have been reading other blogs and enjoying the reading. I love comp class, but am having trouble motivating myself to becomemore involved in my algebra class.It seems like I am missing the component that makes it interesting. If anyone can throw a new light on the subject of algebra, I would greatly appreciate the input. I think I am about to get desperate.

OK, I have been pondering the "gray area" that I often hear people refer to. I would really like to understand this concept. I have always seen situations as either are or are not . Anything else I relate as simply incomplete. If the gray area does exist, can someone please explain it to me?

O.K. , now I am ready to try again. The flu has waylaid my progress, but has not deterred my enthusiasm in the quest for knowledge. I am looking forward to learning all that that I possibly can from this class. I am also looking forward to getting to know new people. I am definitely a people person. I have always liked to watch people and how they act and react. I find this to be a most entertaining process. It is not that I find people funny, (although sometimes they are), it's just that they often provide a new avenue into perceptions of ideas and problems. One of the goals I hope to obtain from comp class is learning how to properly approach people and subject matters while maintaining openess to both the person and situation.