Seeds 4Thoughts

Hanging Around

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:15:21 PST

My baby boy got his wife flowers

My baby girl got taken to dinner

I was happy for them

Everyone a winner...

I braced myself to be forgotten

But I got a card

It read:

For my wife

Whether we're

Hangin out

Or hangin in

And even when

We're just barely

Hangin on

There's Still

No one else

I'd rather

Hang around with

Than you.

Happy Valentine's Day

and...

he signed it. :-)

Hope you were remembered and remember those you love and who love you this Valentine's day. Take care and God bless.

Dog Sitting

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:52:43 PST

Guest post from: Kent Lara
What in the world am I going to do this summer in Milwaukee? I don't know what I was thinking signed up to dog-sit for my uncle the entire summer. Mostly I was just thinking about the 2,000 dollars he said he would pay me for going and living in his mansion of a house and feeding and walking his beloved dogs for eight weeks. I just couldn't pass that up. Being a college student I really wasn't planning on doing anything special this summer and now I will have extra cash to spend next year and not need to work a part-time job while going to school. That will be such a nice relief! But what will I do for the summer in a town where I know no one and only have dogs to hang out with! Thankfully he has direct tv milwaukee and high speed internet so I will be watching lots of movies and facebooking it up everyday! There should be tons of good movies that I haven't seen yet since I never go to the movies.

Are your Medical Records Accurate?

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:30:16 PST

The entire patient visit is recorded in notes.

Having worked in two separate doctor’s offices in the records department I am very familiar with the work load placed upon a doctor to quickly note the account after seeing a patient prior to seeing the next. His typical day might consist of seeing up to 6 patients an hour. These notes are carefully added to the permanent medical records of the patient and have a huge impact upon their long term care. What if the notes are placed in the wrong chart?

What if the notes are misinterpreted?

Doctors are known for a handwriting that is often difficult to decipher and even if that were not the case mistakes can occur when interpretations are made. I worked very carefully and thoroughly in keeping records straight and was able to assist in the understanding of patient notes on many times. For example one time I overheard the nurse calling to set up an appointment for a patient who had been diagnosed with an “E.D.” The referral was being made with a proctologist, but the patient’s problem had nothing to do with this particular area. He suffered from bulimia; an eating disorder, not from an erectile dysfunction. Because I worked on the entire file and not just one page I had more of the picture than the front desk clerk was looking at.

A better way of record keeping is now available.

Many physicians’ offices are now using modern technology and are maintaining patient files online using Electronic medical Records Software. The office I last worked in sold and closed their practice in 1999 so this came about afterwards, but I can see many advantages to this change. It truly comforts me in what I feel will be a progressive move towards better record keeping in a vital area of our life. Can you imagine if we had sent our patient on an appointment to see a doctor regarding a sexually related problem rather than his eating disorder? His insurance probably would not have paid. He would not have gotten the much needed care he needed, and he would have been embarrassed and lost confidence in our office. We would have been embarrassed too at our error.

My personal physician's office now uses Electronic Medical Records. How about yours?

Thanks so much for your visit today. Take care, stay healthy and God bless.

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Shadows in the Atrium

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:32:50 PST

I hope you are having a great week end. This post linked to Shadow Shot Sunday. Your visit is much appreciated. Take care, stay healthy and God bless!

The Distracting Clouds

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:42:23 PST

If your mind is distracted by a cloud

And it has you thinking out loud

And all other thoughts are fleeing

Because

Of the wonders that you're seeing

Maybe the mortgage isn't paid

Or the dinner isn't made

Or the errands are not run

And the dishes are not done...

But soon the clouds will roll away

It will be the close of day
We have to grab the moment while we can
Because it may never come again...
~
Nature by God
Poem by Judy

Thank you so much for your visit today. This post is linked to Skywatch Friday. Take care, stay healthy and God bless!

Early Morning before Work

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:04:23 PST

This post linked to Skyshot Friday. Thanks so much for your visit. Take care, stay healthy and God bless!

Win an iPad 2 or Kindle fire

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:23:14 PST

I just heard about an amazing give away. I heard about it on the blog of JamaicanSpice. Thanks, Colette!! Click on this link to find out more. I am so excited because since I have begun writing online in 2007 I have collected a huge assortment of books contained in approximately a dozen bookcases. It would be so fantastic to have those books located in one kindle!!

No purchase necessary to enter or win. A purchase does not improve your changes of winning. You can see the full terms and conditions for this giveaway promotion here.

Tell them I sent you. Good luck and God bless!

Mr. Ed Tells How to Bluster

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:07:30 PST

Mr. Ed told me you had a job you need done. Well I can bluster my way through most anything so how about more details? ~118~

This post linked to Succinctly Yours! Join in the microfiction challenge. Post your story of 140 characters or less. Use the Design 215 counter if you like.

Thanks for visiting my blog today. Take care, stay healthy and God bless.

Thankful Thursday - Good Character

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:22:11 PST

I worked in retail for about ten years. Most of it was in management and part of working management consists in customer care, balancing the cash, maintaining inventory, keeping inventory losses at a minimum and depositing the sales in the bank. Two of the companies I worked for were in poor neighborhoods and had very heavy losses from shoplifting. Our corporate office tied our hands on many levels in preventing these thefts, but still sent in loss prevention teams from time to time to interview staff. A few times I was actually assaulted by shop lifters who were caught in the act, and corporate refused to prosecute. Loss prevention has a conception that losses are mainly internal. While this could be true generally, at both these locations it was not.

We (management members) watched films and listened to seminars advising how easily it is for a trusted individual to suddenly become a thief. In fact in our neighborhood a young manager at a fast food restaurant was sent to prison for stealing a deposit. A year later the bank found the lost deposit wedged in their drop and the man was released from prison and consequently sued. We never lost a deposit, but if we had, how long will a couple thousand last? It wouldn't even pay for a good attorney! Will a few dollars replace the harm the deed caused?

While being interviewed one on one with the head of loss prevention, I was told adamantly by this man that everyone is a thief. The only difference he said in who and who isn't is in the "window of opportunity". I was just as adamant in my opinion that not everyone would throw away their good character over a few dollars. I told the man that my children may not inherit a lot of worldly goods from me, but they must live with whatever reputation I have. I could not leave this earth knowing I left a bad name for my children to try to clean up! Now my children's friends recognize me as someone that waited on them at either the doctor's office or the different places I worked. I even taught some of their children in headstart and have them run to give me a hug. It was a good experience.

Sorry, for going on and on. This is a tender subject for me, as our entire staff was fired on inventory day because of a poor inventory. I went out and found another management position within the week with their competitor, but left retail as soon as I could find a suitable position in another line of work.

1. How do you feel about shopping somewhere and paying more because of inventory losses due to shoplifting when the store refuses to prosecute?

2. Do you believe everyone is a potential thief?

This post linked to Thursday Two Questions. Thanks for listening to me rant! Take care, stay healthy and God bless.

Sister Tells Me

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:46:39 PST

Thank you Elias for this guest post:

Author: Elias Massey

My sister keeps talking to me about texas electricity providers because she knows we’re having a hard time since Mark left his old job. I wish it hadn’t been such a load on me but since I’m the sole breadwinner now it’s hard for me to realize how much pressure there was on him to bring home enough money. Now I get it. We’ve been cutting back wherever we can but it’s been more trouble than you would think and I need to make sure we’ve got enough in savings at all times that in case something happened like someone getting hurt we would be able to do what we needed to do. Downsizing your life isn’t easy but you know, it’s totally worth it at the end of the day when you feel like you’ve got your finances under control and that you’re able to take care of your family. Who would have imagined we would be here at this point – I finally feel like we’re back on our feet which is a great feeling!

Blood Oranges and your Health

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:33:38 PST

I love trying out new foods and then of course researching and writing about them. If you (like me) are curious about this fruit, you can read more at Blood Oranges: A Beautiful Twist on an Old Standby. Did you know that one orange has in excess of 170 different phytonutrients and boasts more than 60 flavonoids? Because the flesh of this orange is red there are more interesting things to learn about them.

Thank you for visiting me today. Take care, stay healthy and God bless.

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A Splash of Yellow

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:56:33 PST

This post linked to Mellow Yellow Monday. Thanks so much for visiting me today. Hope you have a happy and blessed week!

Water Lovers Unite!

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:39:45 PST

I took swimming lessons as a child but never learned to swim. This is Michigan, the "water wonderland" a state of boats, surfing, fishing, swimming, water skiing and wetsuits. Living in this state practically mandates that one know how to swim. This is my son with two of his children, my grandchildren, and of course they know how to swim. Grandma, mom (me) was sitting on the side with feet dangling in the water. :-)

Both my sons took to water like ducks. From the time they could sit up in the bath tub, the water became their new play ground. They could not be left alone in the water as they had no fear. They would totally immerse themselves and gave me many frightening moments, until thankfully, they were swimming; no lessons needed. They say that infants are natural swimmers so we should encourage the love of water at a young age.

This post linked to Watery Wednesday. Come on, you know you want to get wet. :-) Thanks so much for your visit..Take care and God bless.

Thankful Thursday - Music

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:15:33 PST

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My mother was quite musical. As a child she had voice lessons and also had been taught to play clarinet, piano, and guitar. My sister and I were encouraged by our school to take lessons but our father thought it to be a frivolous pursuit so he told the school that we were not interested.

Mother often sang with us and taught us to harmonize. I found that even the saddest of days could be turned around with a song. I wished I had learned to read notes. When I was in grade school and sent in a poem to Crown Music Company in NY, we received it back set to music and Mom played it. We sang it.

At that moment I felt like great things were possible. Father was a naysayer but Mom was an encourager. She always thought her girls could go anywhere they put their minds to. Isn't a song like that? It encourages and uplifts. It takes people across all lines and unites them in song.

Does music improve your mood?

Do you sing with your family?

This post linked to Thursday Two Questions. Please visit Amanda and see what all the buzz is about.

Thanks for visiting me. Take care, stay healthy and God bless!I hope there is always a song in your heart!

New Hope

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:52:47 PST

This post linked to weekend reflections. I hope when you "reflect" upon 2011 you are left with happy memories and a renewed hope for 2012.

Thank you for your visit today. Take care, stay healthy, God bless and may your new year be the best one ever!!

Third Hand Smoke and our Babies

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:49:19 PST

Daily we are learning more about the long term risks of smoking. Tobacco use is so dangerous that there is first hand smoke, second hand smoke and now we have become aware of the risk of third hand smoke. Many of these dangers unfortunately are imposed on the most innocent, our children.

Did you know that the National Toxicology Program has identified 250 poisonous gases, chemicals and metals contained in cigarette smoke? These toxins cling to the smoker's hair, garments, home furnishings, carpeting, wall paint and so forth. Examine an ash tray and see how the tar clings to it. Imagine the same thing happening to everything touched by the cigarette smoke. Our children breathe these poisons in and fill their little lungs with these toxins.

Did you know that your body will begin to repair itself once smoking cessation is started. Food will regain its flavor, your lungs will start functioning better. Your blood pressure returns to normal in 20 minutes. The toxic levels of carbon monoxide in your blood stream will drop to half in just 8 hours without smoking, and it just keeps getting better the longer you avoid smoking.

Do we really want to impose our bad habits on our little ones? If you can't stop smoking for yourself, do it for them! They are the innocents here. Children who live in homes with smokers have an increased risk of asthma, emphysema, cancer, heart disease, and other related illnesses. These carcinogens endanger our children and other smokers and nonsmokers through dermal uptake also, which is the absorption of carcinogens through the skin.

Thank you for visiting me today. Take care, stay healthy, and God bless.

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Thankful Thursday - Changes

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:03:59 PST

I blink my eyes and what do I see

A cloud slipping down behind the tree

Racing each other as quick as can be

I've watched the sky off and on since dawn

The soft clear blue of earlier on

Replaced with a deeper hue

As the morning is gone

Nature by God

Poem by Judy

We joke about constant change at work. We say the only thing consistent is change. Isn't nature the same way? Clouds are forever moving. Days fade into night, weeks into months and months into years. . .The baby we brought home from the hospital is now bringing home his or her own. Be careful if you are not alert you may miss a milestone. :-)

Some changes are miraculous and we revel in them, some are devastating at the moment, but all are within God's control and He will see us through and bring us more wonders than we ever thought possible.

1. Do you remember a wonderful life altering change?

2. Do you remember an event that you survived which you thought was disastrous but ended in a wonderful way?

Please join the conversation at Thursday Two Questions hosted by Amanda. Don't let the conversation get started without you!

Thank you for your visit. Take care, stay well and God bless!

Homemade Christmas Decorations

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:35:31 PST

A clothespin, some rope, fabric, ribbon and lace...

Three pieces of lace folded and layered, a length of ribbon to hang our angel up; a string of beads, a tiny rose and a satin ball...

Jeannie decorated these windows. She is so creative.

Icicles with ornaments tied to them and stringed ornaments hung in varying lengths, from the window tops....

Attach them on the inside with painter's tape. Do you see the reflections in the windows?

This post linked to weekend reflection and shadow shot Sunday. I wish each and every one of you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. Thanks for the visit and God bless.

Defeat the Addiction not the Patient!

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:13:22 PST

Defeat the Addiction not the Patient.

Many experts on drug addiction advise that addiction is not a disease but a symptom of something much deeper. Treating the patient like an addict or an alcoholic, who is powerless over the overwhelming urge to use, defeats the patient not the addiction. Experts now believe that it is important to treat the patient with in depth counseling getting to the core of the issue and not just teaching them how to “manage” one day at a time as an addict or alcoholic. This treatment can best take place at a drug abuse rehab center.

Some of the most common fundamental problems or causes of drug or alcohol abuse are:

ADD or ADHD
Anxiety
Chemical imbalance
Depression
Depression
Dysfunctional family/turmoil
Headaches
Insomnia
Lack of purpose
Low self esteem
Loss of a loved one
Molestation
Trauma
Physical pain

In depth counseling aimed at healing the underlying issue enables for the achievement of emotional strength and growth and aids in bringing patient recovery.

Addictions cause life to spiral out of control.

The patient who is trying to balance their life issues while dealing with an overwhelming desire to misuse drugs or alcohol finds their life soon spiraling out of control. It may affect their family life, relationships, financial and emotional stability, and ability to maintain gainful employment. Drugs and alcohol not only plays a huge part in injuries and deaths related to traffic incidents, but in the work place. Excessive and chronic alcohol consumption causes many serious health issues; liver disease, cancer, heart attacks, and brain damage; just to name a few. Alcohol and drug abuse can not only trigger diseases but compound those that are contracted by the patient as they contribute to the patient making poor health choices, malnutrition, and participating in at risk behavior.

Women who abuse substances are victims of violence more often than those who do not.

They are at an even higher risk of partaking in activities which endanger their safety and welfare as their judgment is impaired and their self-esteem lowered. Many more women who abuse substances or alcohol become victims of violence than those who do not. It becomes a vicious cycle which can stop with drug abuse rehab.

Thanks so much for visiting me today. Take care, stay healthy and God bless.

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A Uniform with a Difference

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:16:21 PST

baby scrubs found at blue sky scrubs

In a world where we strive to be both the same and unique at the same time there is a uniform that offers that. We have school uniforms where children dress alike to give them the chance to study and to consider one another as members of the same team having a spirit of comradradie allowing students to gain the most from their learning environment without the distraction of name brand labels and expensive styles.

We have military uniforms and work uniforms to help distinguish those of duty from the others. But their is one uniform that has done what others do not and that is the scrub uniform. It allows for the appearance of the team being similar in appearance yet unique as there are so many individual scrub styles to choose from. You can find medical scrubs of a superior quality at http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/ and they are currently running a special on shipping.

Scrub uniforms help to maintain the cleanliness of the medical profession while offering the uniqueness of individual choice; a fabric that is stain and wrinkle resistance and a broad range of styles and colors. Blue Sky Scrubs offers gift certificates that can be offered for that special loved one on your gift list that works in the nursing or medical profession. This is a gift of quality that they can enjoy every day. They even offer scrubs for infants. What a unique baby shower gift!

I am joining Thursday Two Questions this week to ask how you feel about school uniforms? I happen to think that school uniforms encourage better studying and less rivalry. I happen to feel that children have a lot of pressure placed upon them to compete with one another to wear clothing that is costly and stylish and it is difficult for the school to monitor a dress code when they are not required to wear uniforms. The child whose family cannot afford the current styles is sometimes outcast.

How did you dress when you attended high school? When I went to school there was a strict dress code. Girls had to wear dresses or skirts which touched the chair if you were to kneel in a chair. Tops were never revealing, hair cuts and styles were always conventional; no mohawks or funny colors. :-) Boys wore khakis, dress pants, or casual pants; not jeans. The world has truly changed!

Please join Amanda and have your say! :-) Thanks for your visit today. Take care and God bless!

Light a Candle Against Cancer

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:44:43 PST

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These are the colors that represent the different cancers. All you are asked to do is keep this circulating.. Even if it's to one more person. In memory of anyone you know that has been struck by cancer..

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A Candle Loses Nothing by Lighting Another Candle.

Please Keep The Candle Going!
This one I do ask that you please send on..

While we pray for the cure of cancer, remember God helps those who help themselves; not that I am blaming anyone for being struck with cancer. Children get struck with cancer, nonsmokers get struck with cancer, but did you know that not eating right has more of an impact on your health than even smoking?

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Chan, Icy and I have written articles about detecting, preventing and treating cancers. Only a fraction of our articles are listed below. We have done extensive research. Cancer is detectable, preventable and treatable if we take the right steps. Losing someone from this formidable disease is heart wrenching. Fighting this disease is frightening! Let us do all that we can against this disease! There is no time like the present to start! Be aware, share, show you care and let's fight this thing.

Eat These Super Power Foods to Fight Cancer

IBC: The Most Aggressive Killer of Breast Cancer

Screening and Preventative Measures Against Colon Cancer

A Breast Cancer That Routine Mammograms Miss

What You Should Know About Ovarian Cance...

Tart Cherries Pack a One Two Punch Against Cancer

Signs and Symptoms of Cancer

How to Protect Your Pancreas from Cancer...

Preventative Measures to Avoid Breast Ca...

Facts About HPV and Cervical Cancer in Women: Why Its Important to Be Tested for HPV

Renewed Hope for Lung Cancer Cure

Three Colon Cancer Screening Tests

What Everyone Should Know About Suspicious Melanoma

Thanks for visiting. Take care, stay healthy, and God bless!

Thankful Thursday - Imports

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:42:17 PST

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I was in Meijer the other day using a $20. gift certificate I received from my job for earning the title employee of the month. I am honored and truly humbled and appreciative; also the money was burning a hole in my pocket. :-)

I came across this fruit, called Sharon in the exotic fruit section. They were next to the persimmon and both were priced at two for a $1.00 so I selected one of each and took them home to share with hubby. Before eating this fruit, which looks like an orange tomato, I looked it up online. The fruit felt firm and the skin is thicker than a tomato. I was bursting with curiosity, but first I wanted to know more. Last year when I brought home taro root I learned that it should not be eaten raw and can in fact be toxic if not cooked so after learning that I have learned to be cautious. If you want to know what I learned about sharon fruit you can read here. We tried persimmon for the first time last year, and often I bring home something new and we try it, after researching first. Some I now buy every time they are on sale, like pummelo. We love this one! BTW, I have articles linked to each, if you are curious.

Do you try new foods when you get a chance?

What foods have you tried that you really like or really don't like? I tried the star fruit a few years ago and got a terrible stomach ache. I don't want to see one now. :-)

This post linked to Thursday Two Questions. Join the conversation at Amanda's. Thanks for visiting me. Take care, stay healthy, and God bless.

Be a part of Community Action

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 12:15:51 PST

I used to work part time for Community Action, sandwiched in between a few other jobs. :-) Click on the picture to view all the programs they offer. I used to see many people get assistance for different aspects of their lives, when I would stop at this office to get my pay check. If you need help in any of these areas, look them up in the telephone directory and give them a call. If you have time available to offer to assist others, say in something like tax preparation or assisting in head start, they would appreciate your assistance.

This post linked to weekend reflection. Thank you so much for visiting. Take care, stay healthy and God bless.

Thankful Thursday - Transportation

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:56:47 PST

How can something so treacherous be so pretty?
White, glittering, sparkling, shining throughout the city

Crispy, crunching snow crackling as we walk
Purest prettiest white, whiter than pure chalk

This morning I went outside half an hour early to heat up my car and scrape the windows. Well imagine my surprise when I spent several minutes outside just trying to get inside my car to heat it up! I finally had to crawl through the back door to get inside as neither front door would open.They were frozen shut.

It makes me appreciate the fact that (once I get it running) I have transportation. It was frigid outside and I have no boots... but now that I am back home and sitting in front of the television watching the news I am ashamed of what we have done to Scott Olsen, one of our own soldiers, and my whining about frozen car doors.

What do you think about the 99% movement and some of the other peaceful rallies that are going on today?

Do you think the police are handling the rallies appropriately? Some of our soldiers have come back from tours of Iraq to see our "domestic enemies" seeking to infringe our rights.

Please stop in and see Amanda. Thursday Two Questions is just beginning to get hopping, so hop on over, the conversation is lively.

Trees on Fire

noreply@blogger.com (Judy SheldonWalker) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:50:34 PST

No, not really. The trees are not on fire, but I did a double take as I glanced out my kitchen window that oversees the backyard. There were so many colors trying to compete with all the trees for my viewing. I ran back upstairs to get my camera and while I was upstairs took a couple of shots out the back window. This was at 7:00 a.m.

This post linked to Skywatch Friday. Thank you for visiting me today. Take care, stay healthy and God bless!