tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91742981934557271922024-02-20T17:00:36.636-05:00Lupus Heart 2 HeartThe call to surviving and celebrating life, and the legacy those who fought a good fight.Speaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-31365633523225901252012-03-16T18:44:00.000-04:002012-03-16T18:44:47.830-04:00Milestones in GodHello World!<br />
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I have just competed two milestones in my life, a Master's Degree and the completion of a book and I am excited about both. However, it took me 7 years to complete the Master's and 16 years to complete the book. This is just another exmaple of hard work and prayer. You can do anything with God if you believe. However, I found that you can do all things through God a lot quicker, if you obey God. My journeys were longer, but through GOd's Grace I prevailed; and I a thankful .<br />
With that said, please Look forward to the information on the upcoming book signings and future announcments about the book.<br />
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To God Be the Glory<br />
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The SpeakerSpeaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-9090173486415982912011-07-20T10:24:00.000-04:002011-07-20T10:31:13.484-04:00Wonderful DayHello World:<br />Today is another gift from God open it and enjoy. Do not let the cares of the world take you into a senseless moment. We have only this one life to live and we must use it for the Joy of God. I believe that if you focus on his word and love your neighbor as yourself, you will reap the benefits of life.<br /><br />So with that said enjoy the moment and this wonderful gift from our loving God. It is precious and it is Glorious in his sight.<br /><br />The Speaker of the WordSpeaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-75467497219170214882010-04-23T15:30:00.000-04:002010-04-23T15:49:24.316-04:00WellnesBelieve that you are well and trust God. God has given us the power and the anointing to be heal and to rest in his healing. I just recently read a great word regarding healing. It was article from Andrew Wommack Ministries, entitled "God Wants you Well". It discusses the different between believing God can heal and believing God wants to heal every person. The just of the article is when you pray it becomes a prayer of faith. You must Known that you Know that Jesus healed us all. When you pray believe you are healed not when you see it manifest.<br /><br />Mark 11: 24<br />"What things soever ye desire, when ye pray , believe that ye receive them and ye shall have them"<br /><br />Keep the Faith and be healed. To God Be the Glory!<br /><br />The SpeakerSpeaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-73929922155326558922010-04-18T23:26:00.000-04:002010-04-18T23:32:29.505-04:00God and healingToday was a beautiful day. I spent time with God my Lord and Savior as I do everyday, talking with him. I listened to a beautiful song of praise by Grace William " The Anointing", such beautiful words it ministered to my soul. Listen to this song, read the word of God and speak in tongues and believe Gods word and you shall be healed.<br /><br />Remember God is love and he sent his son so that we can have an everlasting relationship with him on earth. Spend time with him and enjoy the precious life he has given us. <br />To God be the GlorySpeaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-40372643666200897652010-04-16T23:04:00.000-04:002010-04-18T23:26:02.640-04:00FamilyMy little niece turned eighteen today and is in good health, good grades and loves the Lord. I am happy to see that she is coming into her own. I wish her all the blessing of God and good health.<br /> When I was sick she was so afraid of me and the way I looked when battling lupus. But now, I am healthy and she is a beautiful young lady. All is well and God is good. Happy Birth to my cake.<br /><br />The SpeakerSpeaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-44224762942043282262010-04-15T21:38:00.000-04:002010-04-15T21:47:28.300-04:00Event PlanningI planned several events during the course of the year the biggest being my birthday party for about 100 people. This adventure was challenging to say the least, I wanted to handle all the details myself, which proved to be a major problem. Never allow your personal goal to conflict with common sense, I felt if I used a Hotel to hang the food and location I thought I could do the rest. I was so stressed by the little details until it was ridicules. I did find a party planner who was reasonable and good which I will use in the near future. I will be planning other events soon and will let COMMON SENSE RULE.<br /><br />Good event planner are great along with long term planning. Let the main thang be the main thang in Life: God, Family and Balance. Seek him first!Speaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-28297153506150587872010-04-14T23:25:00.000-04:002010-04-14T23:46:52.749-04:00Carpenter BeeToday I fought with a Carpenter Bee for two hours. I know that was silly but he would not allow me the time to read and sit on my front porch without him buzzing. After many rounds of spraying, hitting and many attempts to plug the hold in my wooden porch. I finally did the reasonable thing. My research on Carpenter bees and found that they can be harmful to your home and destroy the frame of your house. If the nest is left untreated it will cause structural damage. The female drills holes on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">outside</span> which maybe 5 inches to 3ft, which she deposits her eggs.<br /><br />I did what every other housewife would do I called the exterminator and my husband. Both claim that there is not too much they could do, but plug the whole. I will be visting my local hardware store for help. When all else fails do as we <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">women always do</span> get the job done. I have not won the battle of the bees yet, but I will win the war and recover what's rightful mines. My porch.<br /><br />Good health and rest, enjoy your day. Read a book today!Speaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-19443430647782906202010-04-14T13:02:00.000-04:002010-04-14T13:11:34.082-04:00ThankfulI listen to the birds today and noticed the harmony of their song. It sounded so peaceful and full, I opened my door and I actually saw them flying fancy and free. My thoughts were : are we free and do we flow through life as peaceful as birds.<br /><br />I came away from that moment realizing that we are not as free as a bird, but more liked caged bird wanting to be free. Take a moment and listen to God and let his presence be heard.<br /><br />Are you listening and or you free.Speaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-54896128340190842512010-04-11T17:41:00.000-04:002010-04-11T17:56:11.887-04:00Sunday and FriendsI called a dear friend of forty years to today and shared some time about family. I was able to catch up. <br /><br />Have you talked to a life long friend today or shared a moment or cup of coffee with friends? Remember they are a valuable gifts. Good friends are hard to find, show yourself friendly and keep a good friend. Friends can be medicine for sick, a listening ear for the lonely and a board bouncer for a problem.<br /><br />Who is your best friend? Please share and post a special moment with friends<br /><br />Waiting to hear !<br /><br />The Speaker<br /><br />The SpeakerSpeaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-71103081527538288842010-04-10T19:04:00.000-04:002010-04-10T19:24:30.945-04:00I am BackI have not been posting because of others projects and graduate school. So I decided to take a moment and catch up with all of my friends. I wanted to share about balance and giving in life it is so important to a long life. As I grow older I am learning to keep a balance between family, friends and school and share the love. I have reached the turning point and turned<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected"> </span>50 and loving the wisdom that God has given me. Life is good.<br /><br />Remember to live your life and do not let life live you. I have celebrated with a birthday party with a cause and raised over $2,000.00 for the Lupus Foundation it was a great party. My friends came out in full force from all over and honored my wishes to give a donation in lieu of a gift.<br /><br />God, giving and laughter is food for the soul. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Remember</span> you can make a difference. If you have done an act of kindness, please share your thoughts and your act of love.<br /><br />Wating to hear from you!<br /><br />The SpeakerSpeaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-22144391883247771102009-07-15T21:29:00.000-04:002009-07-15T21:37:07.136-04:00My DayHello Fellow Lupus Patients and Friends:<br /><br />I travelled an hour and 15 minutes to see my favor, doctor. She is wonderful. She is my primary physican for my Lupus. I waited 2 hours and 20 minutes to see her smiling face. It was well worth it because she spent at least and hour with me and answered every question. She is very informative.<br /><br />I have dealt with a list of quack doctors during my journey with lupus; so if it takes waiting, I will wait to see a Doctor who will call you back and attend to your needs. I will wait until the hogs come home. I am thankful for her knowledge and bedside manners. She is awesome.<br /><br />How is your doc?<br /><br />The SpeakerSpeaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-13944058142465267622009-07-01T18:51:00.000-04:002009-07-01T19:52:34.705-04:00Disability and workHello Fellow Lupus Friend:<br /><br />Working with Lupus and disability can be rewarding, if your employer works with you and understands your limitations. I find that the employers' want to follow the law, but they figure out ways to go round the law. I am also finding that there are employers' and supervisors' who express their concerns about their disable employee's health , but their concerns have proved to not be sincere. Frankly, at least 50 percent of employers' really want someone who can work more hours and do more in this day and time; therefore causing injustice treatment of people with disability and cutting them out of the loop by cutting their hours if they cannot work increasing hours or limiting their duties.<br /><br />This may not apply to those who attempt to work with disable workers, but I have <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">experience </span>the above and more. Please tell me your story.Speaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-46407918214871909542009-06-28T20:40:00.000-04:002009-06-28T21:05:55.537-04:00Time and spaceThere is limited time to show your love and support for family and friends. If you have family that you have not called please make that call. If you have family you have not <span style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">visit </span> please visit them. I am trying to spend more time with family and friend, even on days when I am not well. Put aside your differences and make peace before it is too late to share any time and space.<br /><br />Listen to your heart and answer, make that call. Give your heart the time to fill the empty space with love.<br /><br />The SpeakerSpeaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-22101618946446485512009-06-27T22:15:00.000-04:002009-06-27T22:22:52.628-04:00Excercise and DisabilityMy fellow lupus patient:<br /><br /><br />Seeking a physician advice for any type of exercise is always good. I enjoy going to the fitness center and during my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">cardio</span> and weights, the daily routine helps me with my endures and strength. The energy level is great after each workout I am able to do more and relax in the evening. Morning work outs are good for me it reliefs the stress of the day. Exercise coupled with prayer is a great stress relief.<br /><br />What are your relaxation techniques?Speaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-60130768156926323772009-06-26T19:08:00.000-04:002010-04-14T23:23:35.484-04:00Micheal Jackson and LupusMichael Jackson has sung his last song. We send our prayers to his family, friends any many supporters . We are thankful for for his music and his many talents.<br /><br />His music was one sent from God. We pray that his life will bring attention and funding to a worthy cause. We thank you Micheal for your courage, and your unsung struggles. May your music live forever.<br /><br />God Bless<br />The SpeakerSpeaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-24443926356323841082009-06-25T17:10:00.000-04:002009-06-25T18:32:00.463-04:00Big Name Insurance and DisabilityInsurance and disability are two things that are commonly used or spoken together. Since my official on set of disability I have had a continual journey with my Big Name Insurance. I was forced by the insurance company to take on medicare part b and others part unbeknown to me. I disclosed to my husband's company,upon <span style="color:#ffff00;"><span style="color:#000000;">receipt</span> </span>of a letter from HR regarding my personal insurance and or any other coverage. This letter was forward to me during open enrollment Therefore, I did disclose that I have been offered the right to be covered under medicare. I was advised by the big name Insurance company and my husband's employer, that medicare must be my primary and not my husband's coverage. Although, my husband was a full time employee and had been for 12 years under the employee, who the Big name Insurance was the carrier.<br /><br />When I challenged the Big Name Insurance I was told to check the Company's website and polices. The employee rep for the HR Department for the Company, also advised me that if I am <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">offerred</span> any type of coverage on my own, that carrier will have to be my primary carrier, according to the company's polices. She than directed me to the site and the language for secondary coverage. Therefore, the Big Name Insurance would challenge any an all other future claims unless I enroll in a Medicare plan.<em> Of course, based on the threat to not pay my claims, I reluctantly enrolled in medicare and paid $96.00 a month for a year and a half and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">contuined</span> my husband's policy, as secondary. </em><br /><em></em><br /><em>I later found out that the Big Name Insurance, was according to law my primary coverage , because my husband was a full time employee. I am currently seeking <span style="color:#ffff00;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">reimbusement</span></span></em><br /><em>for obtaining secondary coverage and unnecessary co pays. </em><br /><em></em><br /><em>What are your thoughts and opinion on Big name</em> Insurance <em>and unethical polices? Enough is enough.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Speaker </em><br /><br /><em></em>Speaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-90431434520291532532009-06-24T18:20:00.000-04:002009-06-24T18:53:41.559-04:00I am BackHello My Lupus Friends:<br /><br />I have been missing in action and unable to blog, but now things are changing and all is well, and I will continue blogging from this day forward now and forever more.<br />My health is good and in my absence, I even travelled to African last Fall. It was a life changing experience. Even my Lupus did not prevent my traveling. The flight, food and sights were beyond what I could have even image. Travelling is the best education that any<img class="gl_spell" border="0" alt="Check Spelling" src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" />one could have. If travelling is not <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">fesible</span> due to your finance or health at this time, please read about any place you would like to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">travel</span> and go, as you read image being there. Just use your thoughts and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">imagination</span> to place you in a place that is beyond. Sickness cannot keep you from using your mind and thoughts to focus and travel. Reading can take you to place that educates your mind.<br /><br />Word of day, open a book and let your mind travel.Speaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-50379198628898741692008-08-19T13:31:00.000-04:002008-08-19T13:49:05.239-04:00Lupus and PurposeDear Fellow Lupus friend:<br /><br />I can visualize myself working and making money writing and enjoying life. That is my goal and my passion in life. Today my friends, seek to find what you hold dear and or have a great passion for in life. Make sure that you are working toward that goal of living for purpose in your life.<br /><br />Seek to find what ever you were placed here on Earth to do. Ask yourself the following: 1)What could I do without getting paid and still love it? 2) What do I love to do ? 3) What makes you tick and really gets yo going?<br /><br />Answer the above questions to the best of your <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">knowledge</span>. Take the answer and start the path of purpose. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Remember</span> To thy <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">own self</span> be true and begin the journey of living for purpose.<br /><br />The SpeakerSpeaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-63676610059666882722008-08-18T21:00:00.000-04:002008-08-18T21:14:27.732-04:00Mother -in-law and LupusHello Lupus Friend:'<br /><br />Ended up with a grocery shopping run with my mother-in-law and my beloved husband. She questioned by hair: Is it real? Of course it is real. She question my size: "Have you lost weight ",she said? Of Course I have it is the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">meds</span></span>. Last but not least she questioned my time and hours spent at home. : "What have you been during?" she asked. I have been working at home I said with laugh.<br /><br />I was hungry and had not eaten nor taken my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">meds</span></span>. MY dear husband could not deal with my hungry and his mom at the same time. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Nevertheless,</span> it was only for a moment. I did have my lunch and my mother -in-law did her shopping and my husband survived and nobody died. So that was in deed a Good day.<br /><br /><br />Stay Connected,<br /><br />The SpeakerSpeaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-49508622768526933912008-08-17T22:19:00.000-04:002008-08-17T22:45:27.781-04:00LaughterHello Lupus Friend:<br /><br /><br /><br />Lauhter is good for the soul it helps to keep you whole. I have laughed the entire weekend. I told a dear friend that I met her a date at Walmart. I met him when he grapped the PA from a cashier and begin to sing a love song. He TOSSED HIS card , which I quickly grapped before security took him away. I thought he would be an exactly date. A singer and and a music lover. That sound like true love. She laughed as I explained.<br /><br /><br />Of course it was a JOKE, but she did have a laugh and the last laugh was on her because I did HOOK HER UP with a date.<br /><br /><br /><br />Keep laughing my friends.<br /><br /><br /><br />The SpeakerSpeaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-56138946657045443032008-08-16T22:24:00.000-04:002008-08-16T22:32:37.212-04:00The art of listeningFellow Lupus Friends:<br /><br />Shared a moment with my siblings regarding family and life. All of them shared their challenges and issues of life. I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">politely</span> listen and took it all in. Money and teenage peer pressures of the world is touching my family. There were some much to listen to and their was less talking for me and more listening.<br /><br />Too often we talk too much and people just want to express themselves. Allow someone in your journey to get it all out. If you just want to talk call a friend and have a good talk.<br /><br /><br />The SpeakerSpeaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-89747085706270449602008-08-15T17:55:00.000-04:002008-08-15T18:05:24.595-04:00IT IS NOT SO BADThank God that it is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Friday</span> or any day and we are among the land of the living. It is good to share a passing moment with Friends. I had my usual cup of coffee and I ran into a friend today and she wanted to share. She shared the unwanted news of a friend and her journey. As she spoke of the things that she had over come and the unknown things that are yet to come. I thought to myself this is not so bad the life that I have.<br /><br />When you think it is too bad go outside of your circle and listen to others and you will see in just moments, that it is not so bad. Share a cup of coffee and enjoy the reminder of the day.<br /><br />The SpeakerSpeaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-55439028116134574762008-08-14T14:33:00.000-04:002008-08-14T17:53:40.347-04:00HAIRHello My Lupus Friends:<br /><br />WIGS, WEAVES, AND HATS THAT' S WHERE IT'S AT AND THAT IS REALLY A FACT. A HAT IS HAT NO MATTER WHERE IT'S AT. WEAVE CAN REALLY ACHIEVE AND PUT YOUR HAIR AT EASE. I THANK GOD THAT HE GAVE US ALL OF THEM (WIGS, WEAVE AND A HAT) SO THAT WE TOO CAN STAND TALL AND ENJOY IT ALL.<br /><br />The above words are from the heart. I have had the opportunity to wear wigs, weave and a hat and that is a fact. I now have hair and I keep it in the air. But I am glad and thankful for ever hat, weave and wig that was ever made.<br /><br />By hat goes off to the hat maker, the wig maker, and EVEN to ever weave EVER sewed. We thank you all.<br /><br /><br />From The Heart,<br /><br />The SpeakerSpeaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-23717482740422751682008-08-13T22:30:00.000-04:002008-08-14T15:30:21.483-04:00Update on Marilyn MorrisFellow Lupus family.<br />I have additional highlights about <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Marilyn</span> Celeste Morris. Please check out her web page on her editing service (something that I will be checking out) and her new book. Listed below is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Marilyn's</span> Bio, she has described both books and listed her own web links. Please link to them and purchase her book. Go out and support our own.<br /><br />Marilyn Celeste Morris Author of Sabbath's Room, a supernatural mystery; Once a Brat, relating my experiences as a "military brat" from 1938 to 1958; and Diagnosis: Lupus, The Intimate Journal of a Lupus Patient. All published by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">PublishAmerica</span>, available on Amazon.com or at your local bookstores. EDITING SERVICES: On-line or hard copy. Email for details. Listed in April 2004 issue of Writers' Digest Novel Writing as one of 31 recommended editors. website:http://www.thewriterslife.net/marilyncelestemorris.html<br />//www.freewebs.com/graceworksproductions/Speaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174298193455727192.post-32415556324295421492008-08-13T11:02:00.000-04:002008-08-14T15:35:54.932-04:00SPOTLIGHTING MARILYN MORRISMy Fellow Lupus friends:<br /><br />Marilyn C. Morris of Fort Worth has been diagnosed with Lupus and has given us a Good report. The spot light is on Marilyn. Check out her blog that she posted yesterday. We will be adding her book to our new reading list.<br /><br />In Marilyn's own words the book was Released in 2005 by PublishAmerica and available on Amazon.com-- Diagnosis: Lupus: The Intimate Journal of a Lupus Patient. The LFA has endorsed this book as recommended reading.<br /><br />MARILYN IS NOW IN REMISSION. ONE OF OUR FAVOR WORDS.<br /><br />Marilyn please stay connected <a href="mailto:lupusheart2heart@gmail.com">lupusheart2heart@gmail.com</a>.<br /><br />The SpeakerSpeaker of The Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11595719334243510526noreply@blogger.com1