Organizing

Clever Idea! Make a Pill Box Out of a Crafty Bead Box

March 7, 2012 By admin 2 Comments

Are your medications and vitamins overwhelming you? I have 4 pillbox holders that I fill up 2 weeks at a time for morning and evening. But all the other bottles have been disorganized. And as much as I try to stay up on getting refills, some are last minute or I even miss a day. None of them seem to run out at the same time. We have a "drug drawer" in the kitchen with a lock. But as the rest of the family has added vitamins and medication over the years, my medications have suddenly become mixed in with everyone elses. So every time I spent 5 minutes going through 15 bottles looking for a particular one I think, "There has got to be a better way!" And. . . There is! Check this out! Can you guess what it is? It is a bead … [Read more...]

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How In The World Do You Find Joy When Talking to Medical Bill Collectors?

June 27, 2011 By admin 1 Comment

By Lisa Copen Sixteen months after I had four joints replaced in my hand I received a large bill that looked like a duplicate of one I had already paid. The name on the bill however, was "Joe." My husband's name (who carried the insurance) is Joel. I called the surgery center and explained that I believed there were two accounts and one was a duplicate of the other. The woman in accounting didn't believe so. "That is just how it is addressed," she explained. The bill is for Joel." "No," I replied. "Everything on this bill says Joe. I won't be paying this until I receive a bill with the correct name on it." "I see here your middle name is Joelle," she said. "Yes." "Well, that explains it then," she said with a satisfied sigh. Did … [Read more...]

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Carrying Super Rachel – The Logistics of When Your Wife Is Chronically Ill

May 30, 2011 By admin 3 Comments

By Matt Horne Caring for a chronically ill wife is not what I had envisioned when I was working up the nerve to ask out "that hot girl" who would later become my wife. We were in college and she was on the cross country team. She let me know very early on in the relationship that she had a chronic illness. Nowadays, it's just part of life. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't know what to do with myself if she were well. There's a reason I call her "Super Rachel." On her good days, she can run circles around me--cleaning, getting things checked off her to-do list, and having tons of fun. She's amazing. On top of that, she has the greatest attitude and rarely lets her condition get her down. As her dad says, she's an "overcomer." Instead … [Read more...]

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Depth in Relationships and Life, Part 3 of 3 with Mary Yerkes

April 29, 2011 By admin 2 Comments

Yesterday Mary Yerkes wrote about how simple living can be found when remove some of the clutter and truly make our surroundings less cluttered. Today she writes about how important our relationships are and how to keep them a priority. By Mark J. Yerkes, The Simple Life, Part 3 of 3 Depth in Relationships and Life Of course, no discussion of simple living would be complete without addressing relationships. Relationships matter. A lot. I met with my friend Robbie for lunch this week, and the issue of relationships came up. He made an observation that captivated me. He said many of us go through life like skipping stones. Do you remember skipping stones as a child? The pastime involves throwing a stone with a flattened surface … [Read more...]

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Removing the Clutter: Part 2 of 3 with Mary Yerkes

April 28, 2011 By admin 4 Comments

Yesterday Mary Yerkes wrote about how simple living can be found when we start moving all of the different parts of our life in the same direction. Today she writes about how to turn our home into a sanctuary. By Mark J. Yerkes, The Simple Life, Part 2 of 3 Removing the Clutter Personally, I've made several significant changes to my life over the past year, all of which fall under the category of moving toward a more simple, meaningful life that supports my life purpose and gives me the time and energy I need to focus of what I value most. I have not yet arrived, but I am headed in the right direction. Here is the first significant change I've made over the past year, along with the benefits this, and the change I share with you … [Read more...]

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The Simple Life: Intentional Living for the Chronically Ill – Part 1 of 3

April 27, 2011 By admin 2 Comments

By Mary J. Yerkes, Part 1 of 3 Simple living can seem elusive. In a world focused on achieving and accumulating more and bumper stickers that read, "He who dies with the most toys wins," the reality of simple living seems like some pie-in-the sky ambition, a trend. Despite the proliferation of products, books, magazines, classes, and organizational systems guaranteed to simplify our lives, most of us continue to hurry through live, pursuing activities and making purchases that ultimately add to life's clutter. There has to be a better way. As my rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune diseases have worsened over the years, my desire for simple living has grown. It has become a quality of life issue for me; and if you live with chronic … [Read more...]

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Illness Can Help Us Get Creative in Problem Solving

November 2, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

By Rhonda Sawtelle I’ve been busy unpacking in my “new” place. I’m enjoying the remodel results. The unpacking has been moving slowly for several reasons: (1) my pain level can’t take too much at one time: (2) I’m rearranging things. I decided while packing up my apartment, that this would be the time to reevaluate what I have where and why. Throughout the years, I’ve worked on getting things which help keep my pain level lower: sleep number bed in the bedroom, a high table in the kitchen, a shelving unit putting things within my reach (my pantry), and most recently the daybed and new mattress in the living room. Yet, I didn’t think through where things were put and how they affected my pain. Until now. One … [Read more...]

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Do You Have a Good Excuse…. or a Legitimate Reason That House is Dirty?

September 22, 2010 By admin 2 Comments

Last week was Invisible Illness Awareness Week , sponsored by Rest Ministries. The panel discussion was very good. If you missed it you can still listen to it at Blog Talk Radio ( Monday 9/13’s program ) During the discussion, the topic turned to house cleaning. To most people, vacuuming, doing the dishes, laundry, dusting, etc. isn’t the most enjoyable job; however, it’s not a big deal. Yet, to those of us who live with chronic pain and or illness, house cleaning is a very big deal. Have you tried to vacuum while using crutches or a cane? Have you tried to empty the dish washer when you can’t bend the waist? Or tried dusting when you can’t lift your arm above shoulder level? Or tried to clean the tub/shower when … [Read more...]

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If You Are On Facebook & Grandma is Not

May 30, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

If you and many family members have started to share information about your daily happenings as well as photos, you may see how fun it is to connect with loved ones and hear from them more than just one time a year at Christmas. One of the reasons I personally like Facebook is that I receive "real life" updates - about the dog that had to go to the vet after eating a rubber ball, the kid's school play, and even the whole family being sick. I know what to pray for for people today! And the information they share is not all sugar-coated like in the annual Christmas newsletter. But what about Grandma? Or is there someone in your family who refuses to jump on the FB bandwagon even though you have told them all about the fun photos and … [Read more...]

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Are You Always Forgetting Numbers You Need?

May 23, 2010 By admin 1 Comment

We all have a million different numbers that we are supposed to be able to remember off the top of our head. Our phone number, our cell number, our family's cell numbers, our PIN numbers, bank numbers. Not long ago I was supposed to put my phone number into the grocery store's machine for my discount & I drew a blank. And the blank didn't fade away. I literally dug out my check book & with a red face, glanced to see what is was. Well, here is a web site that may be of a little bit of help. myPhonr is really easy to use. You just enter in your phone number --or whatever number you are needing to be able to memorize a bit easier, & see if it has any English words in it. You may be able to dial the "word" rather than the numbers. The … [Read more...]

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What is the Best Time of Day to…

May 11, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Ever stood around the pharmacy & wondered where all the people suddenly came from? As someone who lives with a chronic illness you may want to print this article out for your fridge or to stick in your Woman's Health Resource Journal to refer to when you are making plans. When should I have surgery? As early as possible in the morning. When you live with an illness I know it can be hard to get up & get there to a surgical center or hospital. But let's be realistic. . . are you really sleeping anyway? And most often you are unable to eat, drink or take your medications in the morning, so the sooner in the day you can get in, the better off you will be physically. Plus, studies have shown that patients have fewer anesthesia … [Read more...]

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Want to Get Organized?

March 10, 2010 By admin 1 Comment

Do you ever feel disorganized but can't seem to find the right system that works with your lack of energy, budget & habits (like dumping the daily mail on the counter)? It's a constant source of struggle around here! So many times we have to prioritize exactly where to spend our energy &, unlike a healthy person, sometimes doing the dishes or taking something to another room to put it away is just not the best use of that energy we have. Check out Get Organized Now! The web site literally has thous&s of tips from hundreds of organizing articles. They also boast 60,000+ current posts on. . . Organizing Forum Reader Tips Organizing Clinics Checklists Newsletters Challenges Blog Quick Tips Web Polls Slide … [Read more...]

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