Living the holy, Healthy, & happy life

During COVID, federal health officials called for a “pause” in the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after reports that six women who got the vaccine developed blood clots afterward. Close to 7 million people had gotten this vaccine in the U.S. to date. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explained that these blood clots are extremely rare but that it is reviewing the cases. The type of blood clot recorded is a rare and severe one called Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST). The symptoms of CVST vary, and can include headache, blurred vision, fainting or loss of consciousness, loss of control over movement in part of the body and seizures.

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“Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name” (John 20:30-31).

“Do you know that in a race all runners compete, but only one receives the prize?  So run that you may obtain it.  Every athlete exercises self-control in all things.  They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we imperishable one” (1 Corinthians 9:24-25).

In John 1:35-42, we witness the apostles’ first encounter...

We all go through storms of various kinds and of various degrees.
If hard times like a sick child, natural disaster or losing a job are the types of storms we face, it may help to understand the value of self-care before the storm hits, during the storm and after it passes.

I have never considered myself to be a morning person. Getting up before the sun is a constant challenge for me. At the same time, I’ve noticed how much more can be accomplished in my day when I do.

My journey in accomplishing this is starting with a good night’s sleep the night before, followed by prayer and a cup of coffee in the morning.