Flu Hysteria

I received this from a friend who knew I had the flu…

Subject: This might help keep us healthy..
I'm not sure if this is a psychosomatic reaction or if onions really do the trick...

In 1919 when the flu killed 40 million people there was this Doctor that
visited the many farmers to see if he could help them combat the flu. Many of the farmers and their family had contracted it and many died. The doctor came upon this one farmer and to his surprise, everyone was very healthy. When the doctor asked what the farmer was doing that was different the wife replied that she had placed an unpeeled onion in a dish in the rooms of the home, (probably only two rooms back then). The doctor couldn't believe it and asked if he could have one of the onions and place it under the microscope.

She gave him one and when he did this, he did find the flu virus in the
onion. It obviously absorbed the bacteria, therefore, keeping the family
healthy.

Now, I heard this story from my hairdresser in AZ. She said that several
years ago many of her employees were coming down with the flu and so were many of her customers. The next year she placed several bowls with onions around in her shop. To her surprise, none of her staff got sick. It must work.. (And no, she is not in the onion business.)

The moral of the story is, buy some onions and place them in bowls around your home. If you work at a desk, place one or two in your office or under your desk or even on top somewhere.

Try it and see what happens. We did it last year and we never got the flu.

If this helps you and your loved ones from getting sick, all the better. If you do get the flu, it just might be a mild case... Whatever, what have you to lose? Just a few bucks on onions!!!!!!!!!!

Now there is a P. S. to this for I sent it to a friend in Oregon who
regularly contributes material to me on health issues. He replied with this most interesting experience about onions:

Thanks for the reminder. I don't know about the farmers story...but, I do know that I contacted pneumonia and needless to say I was very ill...I came across an article that said to cut both ends off an onion put one end on a fork and then place the forked end into an empty jar...placing the jar next to the sick patient at night. It said the onion would be black in the morning from the germs...sure enough it happened just like that...the onion was a mess and I began to feel better. Another thing I read in the article was that onions and garlic placed around the room saved many from the black plague years ago. They have powerful antibacterial, antiseptic properties.

I decided to try the experiment...
I sent her this email this morning...

Its "the morning after" the onion test.

I woke up two hours after I placed the forked onion on the night stand next to my bed. My eyes were burning and my nostrils/sinuses were on fire. Not wanting to give up, I moved the onion to the book stand about 3 feet from my bed. I woke up at 5:30. The onion looked the same. No indication of any germs, or bacteria. The odor in my room, however is pungent, to say the least. I sealed the onion in a plastic bag to discard, and am contemplating putting a carrot and salt and pepper in my room tonight and cooking myself at 350 degrees tomorrow! In the meantime, the windows are wide open, the fan is on, and I am shivering under the covers no doubt increasing my flu like symptoms!


I got this from my nephew, I wish I'd read it LAST night!!
Always check Snopes before an email forward!
http://www.snopes.com/medical/disease/onion.asp

Did I mention I have had two nose bleeds this morning??

Dance Like No One is Watching!

You will want to read the July 5th entry to fully appreciate this one!

My sister, who has learned to "Dance in the rain" is now dancing for joy after the storm. She was just told by her Oncologist that she is completely cancer free! The oncologist used these expressions: "This makes no sense to me," and "I couldn't understand it," and "this is not at all what I expected."

I have seen my sister hold on to her faith, believing not only that God is able, but that He longs to heal His people. I've seen her go against the advice of the doctors and choose not to have conventional treatment and to choose what she calls "the path of life" for her. http://cherylowenspatterson.org/

Many times we face obstacles that seem insurmountable. Our "storms" often seem unending. I am so grateful that today I am reminded that God is still able to speak to the storm and say "Be Still." Because He is God. And He is in control. He can be trusted.

I hope this will encourage someone today and that you, too, will learn to dance in the rain and after it!!

Care to Dance?

"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to end, it's about dancing in the rain." Unknown.

It is said that into everyone's life a little rain must fall. Some believe that if you pray or believe hard enough, there will not be rain. Some choose to live in denial of storms and for some, the storms seem endless.

Pain, disease, sadness, heartache, whatever "storm" touches your life can be analyzed, fought against, argued with friends for a cause and course of action. All of these drain you of energy and can be a futile attempt to discover a reason we may never understand.

For me, I am choosing, as often as I can, to dance in the rain! My sister and hero I have written about in prior posts has lived with Stage 4 cancer. I've never known anyone to live life to the fullest like she does. She drives a Miata, and loves to come visit and take a drive with the top down. No destination, no time limit, just drive. It is always an adventure. (Thank God I live in a rural area.) She will stop in the middle of a road to admire a tree! She ponders the countless birds that have nested there, (doesn't she realize I don't have time for this? There is laundry to be done, there are errands to run, meals to make...) She also loves to stop and visit "her" cows. Does anyone around here stop and admire, and dare I admit, talk to cows???

Naturally, I feign interest. I really don't care if the cows are eating well, or have missed her stopping to see them! She, however, has learned to dance in the rain.

If you saw her you'd never know she had cancer! She is a life of the party, has numerous friends who love her company, all because she is full of joy!

Cancer has not made her prepare to die, its taught her how to live!! And in her learning to dance in the rain, she is teaching me how to live!

Care to dance anyone?

TOP 10 THINGS ONLY WOMEN UNDERSTAND
10. WHY ITS GOOD TO HAVE FIVE PAIR OF BLACK SHOES
9. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CREAM, IVORY AND WHITE.
8. CRYING IS NECESSARY.
7. FAT CLOTHES.
6. A SALAD, DIET DRINK, AND A HOT FUDGE SUNDAE MAKE A BALANCED LUNCH
5. DISCOVERING A DESIGNER DRESS ON THE CLEARANCE RACK CAN BE CONSIDERED A PEAK LIFE EXPERIENCE
4. THE INACCURACY OF EVERY BATHROOM SCALE EVER MADE.
3. A GOOD MAN CAN BE HARD TO FIND, BUT A GOOD HAIRDRESSER IS NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE.
2. WHY A PHONE CALL BETWEEN TWO WOMEN NEVER LASTS UNDER TEN MINUTS.

AND THE NUMBER ONE THING ONLY WOMEN UNDERSTAND:
1. OTHER WOMEN.

Computer and Life Crashes!

She’s Baaaaacccckk!

You have been warned! ;)

I will start my return to the blog world with a post entitled:

Computer and Life Crashes!

I began blogging and then had a computer users worst nightmare, the crash of the hard drive.

No, I did not “back up.” (I’d love to know how many of you actually do?) I lost everything. All the photos, all the files, and the use of a computer until I could replace it. I thought I’d be off for just a short time, and then….

My life crashed!

I’ve learned so much since then. Mind if I share? (It’s my blog, deal. That’s what Joisey girls say, ha!)

A computer crash results in a loss of information, history, research, and kids homework, etc.

A life crash often results in much more. Loss of identity, loss of financial security, loss of employment, loss of reputation, and loss of friends, etc.

Those who know me personally know that I divorced after 20 years of marriage. For a conservative woman who came from a pious religious background, this is just not done!

What have I learned?

God hates divorce. He loves divorced people.

The favor of God can still rest on a divorced person.

Happiness and joy are two different things.

God is an awesome husband.

Friendships are precious, and their value can’t be measured. When you’re hurting, those that still love and support you are your dearest friends. (Thanks Jersey girl!)

Being alone does not mean you have to be lonely.

Recently my daughter graduated (as Valedictorian, I’m not proud!) from high school. That morning I was having my quiet time when my sister came down and caught me with tears rolling down my cheeks. Her face showed her concern until I shared “I’m so blessed. I’m so incredibly blessed.” I can’t begin to list the blessings in my life. Is it hard? Yes. Is it good? Yes.

I’m just sayin…

Message from God

I came across this and thought you'd enjoy it, too.

"Good Morning!

This is God.

I will be handling all of your problems today.

I do not need your help.

Have a good day."

Good reminder, wouldn't you say....I'm just sayin....

Random Acts of "God-ness"

Today I was headed to lunch. As I removed my money from my wallet, I had what I'll call a "God thought", you know, that voice you recognize nudging you for some reason. I took out some extra money and knew I was to pay for someone elses lunch. I didn't know who, but it didn't matter. Obedience to that voice has always brougth me joy previously, so I don't argue with it. I headed out with an expectant feeling knowing God was about to bless someone for no reason.

A lady entered the eatery and was suprised when I said, "May I buy you lunch today?" She was puzzled. I simply told her it was a random act of kindness and that God loved her and wanted her to know that today.

As I walked back, I felt just simple joy at the look on her face, the surprise at receiving somehthing from a stranger, for no apparent reason. And I rememberd Oprah Winfrey starting a buzz a few years ago with her viewers doing "random acts of kindness." I remember friends telling me about paying for tolls for the person behind them, or paying for a restaurant bill of a stranger.

So, I decided to blog this and see if the bloggers that read this site would like to have some fun for a week. Let's each of us do one "Random Act of God-ness" each day, if possible, and write and tell each other about it. I'll post them in the new label, Tawk Amongst Yourselves, ok?

Can't wait til tomorrow, to see what kindness I can offer...I'm just sayin....