My sister Christine needs your prayers. She's been experiencing black floaters in her eye for some time now. Because she's a small business owner, she doesn't have health insurance due to the high cost. One of Chris' customers was concerned about her. She brought an optometrist into Chris' consignment shop. He became quite alarmed and gave her the name of an opthamologist that he recommended. He insisted it was an emergency. My sister found out that her retina is almost completely detached and because she didn't seek help earlier…

I have the privilege of hosting "In Other Words Tuesdays" today. If you're not familiar with this meme, let me explain. Each week we are given a quote and all participating bloggers write about that quote. I find it a wonderful writing exercise. I enjoy visiting the other blogs to read their unique take. If you'd like to participate, simply enter your direct link below on MckLinky . The quote I choose for this week is: "Affliction will either warm you up toward spiritual things or turn you cold." Joni Eareckson Tada " A Life…

(Photo credit: Tina Anderson) Have you ever felt like your world has turned upside down? Do you look around and wonder ...how did I ever get to this place? Lately, that seems to be more common than you may think. Can you identify with any of the following? Job layoff Unable to pay your bills Rebellious children Miscarriage Death of someone very close to you Owing more than your house is worth Chronic illness Cancer Depression My friend Sue gave me a book called " The Upside of Down " by Dr. Joseph M. Stowell. I've found much wisdom as I read the pages …