Do You Know What Your Rights Are?

I came across the video it's rather lenghty but I learned a couple of things I didn't know. I thought this was something a few people might want to take a look at.



You might want to check out youtube.com or google.com then click on videos on the search page of google. Very interest videos that will have you thinking more, laughing and perhaps even crying. Hope everyone had a great Monday.

Americans Terrorizing Americas Homeless

Homeless Americans never expected to be treated this way and I just couldn't believe it myself when I watched this video. We spend billions of dollars on war in other countries, but what do we do for our own people. Is this not terrorizing American citizens by bringing in a large force of police to rip apart peoples homes no matter the fact that it's a tent it is their home.

How on earth can another human being destroy the only place someone has to call home. How could you look at yourself in the mirror and not wonder what your family must think of you, not to mention how would you explain to your children what you have done. How would you feel having the only shelter you own ripped to shreds in front of your very eyes and all you can do is stand there and watch in total horror and disbelief. I suspect money is behind this issue somewhere. The almighty Dollar, greed and power.

When do we learn to respect one another? Ever? I wonder.

Oh and did I also mention they used BOX CUTTERS....SCARY ISN'T IT. Just amazing what some people will do for their job. Me personally, I think that would be the day I had to quit my job. Seems like the city of St. Petersburg, FL. should have found another place for its homeless or another way of doing what they thought they had to do. Ever read the book "What would Jesus Do" well I am quite sure that ripping to shreds someones shelter/home is definitely not one of those things. Just watch the video below.







May God watch over these people and forgive those who destoryed their homes.

Cancer & St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Tonight as I watched TV which I rarely do these days, I saw a program about St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. For those of you who may not know St. Jude is unlike any other pediatric treatment and research facility anywhere. Discoveries made there have completely changed how the world treats children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases.

Being someone who has just gone through Cancer myself and then watching the children at St. Jude, I am amazed at their courage, drive and determination to beat Cancer. It's hard enough being an adult with cancer and doing all the tests, MRI's, Pet Scans, CT Scans, blood tests and having a Mediport implanted that I can't even imagine the fear a child and his parents must go through facing the same things I had to endure and then Chemo on top if it all.

If God has blessed you with a healthy child won't you please consider donating to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Or perhaps you have a family member who's child has cancer and your wondering how in the world can you help. Well then I think this is an excellent opportunity for you to donate. There are various ways to donate just go to their site http://www.stjude.org/donate and find out how you can help a child in need of hope and your support.

After the show I came and got online to go to their website and noticed under Donations that they are partnered with a large group of Companies across the country that do Matching gifts with their employees. They have a list of companies that do matching gifts won't you please check to see if your company is listed. All you have to do is contact your Human Resource Department to see whether a matching gifts program is offered. If offered, please obtain a form from your company to complete and send to St. Jude for verification of your donation so that your company will match your gift. Some companies double, even triple, their employee's gifts to St. Jude!

If you have healthy children then give thanks and donate today.








Thank you for you time in reading this post and if you make a donation know that you have done an awesome thing.

Blessed are they who give without expecting even thanks in return, for they shall be abundantly rewarded.

**All comments in italics are from the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's website.

VALENTINE'S DAY IS COMING SOON

VALENTINE'S DAY
FEBRUARY 14TH

Well this year is zipping right along and soon it will be Valentine's Day. This is a great day for everyone, young and old a like. It's the day the we profess our love to that person that means so much to us.

Children giving little Valentine cards at school to friends and Teachers. Moms and Dads giving cards and sweets to their children as they in turn give their parents those ever memorable handmade cards they have proudly made at school and lovers who give those wonderful gifts to their one true love.

However, their are those of us who at the moment may not have a one true love or have recently lost their true love and will be feeling a bit out of place. So just remember how lucky you are on February 14th when the delivery man walks into your building at work carrying a big bouquet of flowers and balloons and is looking for you because some of us won't be so lucky.

Why not take the time to go to a Dollar store or card shop and pick up some little Valentines cards for co-workers. You might just brighten someones otherwise dreary day. Jot down a sweet little note just for them. I am quite sure you'll reap many benefits from this simple little act of kindness.

A little tip, if your cheap or short on money and have a printer make a homemade card and print up some yourself to hand out. Here are a few sample pictures I did myself and please feel free to use them if you like. Just right click on the pictures at the top of the post and save them to your computer. Print them up then cut them out so you can fold over the top and then write a little note inside. Make someones day as special as yours.

We all need to feel we are loved and appreciated wouldn't you agree? I know I do.

You can give flowers, candy, jewelry, cards or a nice evening out which are all great things but, I think what makes these things even more special is the way they are presented to the one you love. Be creative and don't just go say, "here ya go" and leave it at that. This is a special day so be creative and make a memory that your love will treasure for a life time.

If you need some help just go to Google and do a search for Creative Valentine gifts or ideas.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM Valentine's Day Products

Happy Valentine's Day,
Dianne oXoXoXo

American Association for Cancer Research

If you have Cancer or know someone who has Cancer won't you take a moment to visit this site. The information here is excellent. Just click above.

I am in remission from Lymphoma cancer myself and I can tell you from experience when I was told I had Cancer I thought so I have cancer now what, am I going to die or what. The first thing I did was go online and started to read about the particular kind of Cancer I had. I got the heck scared out of me and stopped reading I cried for about an hour and then I called my Mom. Thank you God for my MOM!!!

I didn't let her know I had been crying and I was just calling to have a little chat. She is a very encouraging and optimistic person.

Oh did I forget to mention the surgeon that did the biopsy and let me know it was Cancer told me in his office that day ..."now don't go home and get on the Internet and scare yourself until you talk to your Oncologist (cancer doctor) this type of cancer is curable but has a tendency to come back now and again."

Well I didn't listen as you can tell...lol.

I can tell you this though, when you go for that first visit to your Oncologist take your immediate family. I know this may sound strange and I felt like we were invading his office but that's the best thing I could have ever done. I took my Mom, Dad and youngest daughter with me the oldest had to work. The Doctor was awesome about the whole thing he thought it was fantastic and answered everyones questions. For you see when your a little bit in shock it's nice to have others with you who can ask the questions you might not be thinking of and boy did they ask questions. It actually made me feel more at ease with them either to support me.

My advice is to ask when you make that first appointment if you can bring family with you. I can't imagine any Doctor saying no.

Tips:

1. Have the best attitude you can muster.
2. Laugh as much as possible so you don't cry...lol.
3. Seek the support of your family and friends. Trust me they care.
4. More than likely your going to lose your hair from Chemo so just get over it. It does grow back at least mine has. I know ladies this was a hard for me.
   
5. Go early and check out wigs or hair pieces so your ready when it starts falling out.
6. Did I mention attitude. Have the attitude your going to kick some Cancer butt and keep that in your mind at all times.
7. Laugh again I can't mention this enough.
8. Be sure and keep your family Doctor in the loop let them know how your doing.
9. ASK QUESTIONS ALL THE TIME IT'S YOUR BODY AND YOUR LIFE AT STAKE HERE.
10. Never be afraid to ask for a second opinion if your not comfortable with treatment thats being discussed. There are alternative treaments but there is one thats right for you.
11. Depending on your Stage of Cancer I was lucky and found mine at Stage 1, find someone who has gone through the same type of cancer you have and talk to them they will be your wealth of information and resources.
    

I was in the hospital on my 4th cancer treatment and my mom's cousin was there also she had stage 4 cancer all over her body and she had made peace with God and her family and decided to go home to be with the Lord, she just knew her fight was over. Sometimes I think we just know instinctively when to fight and when God is calling us home. She let her family know she was ready to go home and they were happy for her and knew her pain would soon end. Joann we miss you sweetie and I know she gave my grandmother a big hug for me I am sure. (smiles)

Now a days, I live day to day and live life to the fullest as best I can and let my family know everyday or everytime I see them that I love them. One never knows what tomorrow will bring.

Again check out the site above or google Cancer there is a wealth of information and resources to be found on the Internet.

God bless us all each and everyone. We are unique individuals with much to offer those who pass our way on this journey through life.

Dianne

In Remission from Diffuse Large BCell Lymphoma

On Oct. 19, 2006 I was finally told I was in remission. That's great I will go to see the Doc every 3 months and have a pet scan ever 6 months to make sure it's not coming back. Sad thing is this type of Cancer likes to make a reappearance. But I have made my mind up it won't be back.

For anyone with Cancer it is your attitude that can make or break you along with the Stage your in. Me I was lucky I found it early and was in Stage 1 of an aggressive lymphoma cancer and decided I was going to kick it's butt before it kicked mine...lol. And I did!

I know I was very lucky with finding it early and the fact God was on my side with a LOT of people praying for me literally. I was in the womens restroom one day at work when I first knew I had it and was telling my old boss about it when another woman walked up and said " I am sorry I overheard your conversation and wondered if we might say a prayer right now," she was a ministers wife and what was I going to say NO I think not.

You got that right we all joined hands and bowed our heads as she called upon the name of the Lord to watch over me and heal my body from Cancer. I can't tell you how loved I felt at that moment as these women clasped my hands tight and began to pray. I can only hope and pray myself that if you find yourself in the same situation that you have such good friends around you that will stop literally and pray for you even in a womens bathroom.

Thank you God for your listening ear. This girl believes in the POWER OF PRAYER!!!

P.S.
I will also tell you this. I do not fear dying for it means I will be going home and there are a lot of people I can't wait to see again. The only thing I really fear about death is the pain that may come with it and the fact I may miss seeing my children until they come home too.