When life has more troubles
When miseries are too many to bear
It seems, it is so much darkness
Remember this season is provisory
This hump might be vast
But be NOT despondent
Be NOT despair either
Let NOT your focus on these things
Let the mind be centered on God
Whose shining lights always flicker
Do NOT keep the journey alone
No ONE should stride and trod solo
God sends people to rescue
Be mindful of your surroundings
One might be just the angel
That the heavenly brings your way
Everything is changing and fleeting
Even the high tides and low tides in the oceans
So, seek ways of being joyful
Happiness is within your grasp
Look at the flowers in the garden
The beauty of the colors or the shapes, and aroma it brings
Appreciate them as this can be good for your soul
The grandeur of God’s creations is many
Therefore, our lives are more worth traversing of this momentary season of life.
Copyright 2019 Ricardo and JoJo My Unique Stories.com
Laziness limits yourself in the four walls of a room.
What is lymphedema?
Lymphedema is the slowing of flow in the lymphatic system.
Imagine a drainage that is blocked, there is slowing stream of water. Consequently, there is some pooling of water somewhere. This is similar to what is happening with lymphedema. It has some blockage so that the fluids tend to pool somewhere. For example there is swelling in the legs or arms.
There are 2 types of lymphedema:
- Primary lymphedema: is hereditary or congenital. The onset can be at young age like at teen age or puberty and is called praecox. Praecox is a Latin term meaning very early. The other one is called Tarda. This means that the onset is at older age like in the third decade.
- Secondary lymphedema: could be caused from surgery such as removal of lymph nodes for example in mastectomy or lumpectomy. Radiation can also trigger the onset of lymphedema.
Keep an open mind set in approaching this problem will help you manage the disease well. First of all you have to understand that there is no cure to this problem .But the good news is that you can manage the swelling or this can be controlled. Staying on top of keeping this under control at all times are the key.
Copyright 2019 Ricardo and JoJo My Unique Stories.com
Thought of the day: Be Hopeful
In our journey in life, we encounter the ups and downs in life. When you ride a recumbent bike with a setting of random you will find that the resistance goes up and down. It begins with low load and as you keep going on, the loads become difficult, then it goes back to light resistance then up again to hard loads. But in spite of that you continue until your time is completed. So as our lives. We do have moments of difficulties whether financial, relationships or other hardships that we deal day to day in our lives. When we become hopeless, we think of life seems so unfair, but we have to think beyond the desperation. For there is always hope that God gives us. It is free. We just need to open our minds and hearts that even though of all the helplessness season in our lives, there is a ray of hope. The sun will always rise in the east. The bright side is there. One thing to think about is that no matter how heavy the loads we carry, we just need to ponder and place them under the feet of Christ. Prayers are so powerful. If we humble ourselves and give it all to God, He will definitely lighten up the yoke we carry. Always think of the good side. There is always a solution to a problem. When you seek God’s help, He will be there to help. It might not that very instant moment but later on. Be patient and His answers are always there. But you have to ask Him first.
Keep in mind that in the midst of hopelessness there is hope.
Copyright 2019 Ricardo and JoJo My Unique Stories.com
When you have love in your heart, it empowers you to do the best for others.
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Thought of the day: Be the best version of yourself
While I was growing up, I believe I was about 10 or 11 years old. I remembered my dad used to admonish to his children the importance of education. He used to tell us that going to school was essential because you acquired knowledge. He told us that he did not have any wealth for his children to inherit, but he and mom could pay for school to get a college degree. He believed that education was the only he and mom can give to his children. He added that no one can take away from you the education you attained. It is always with you wherever you go. So think to be the best version of yourself. Assess yourself as to how you can be the best version of yourself. If getting a degree is what it takes then go for it. It does not matter how old you are. Have a goal and plan to achieve it. God wants us to go higher than being a mediocre. He wants us to be the best of ourselves. We can always seek His help to be the best person, He wants us to be.
Always keep in mind that you can strive to be the best out of yourself.
Copyright 2019 Ricardo and JoJo My Unique Stories.com
The Eyes of Heart
The eyes are the windows of the heart
Through the eyes you can see how the heart feels inside
What is inside the heart will be spoken through the mouth
The heart can feel the love
Let love flow and flourish
Let the action of love exhibit
So that people may appreciate and believe how great is LOVE…
Let God control your eyes
So that you may see the beauty of His paramount creations
Let God control your mouth
So that your mouth will only speak of love and encouraging words
Let God control your heart so that your action will be filled of righteous deeds
Let God control your mind so that it is full of wisdom
Then your judgement of life will of God’s ways
And let God’s love flow to you through you then unto others
Let God open your heart and mind so that you may have love like Him.
Copyright 2019 Ricardo and JoJo My Unique Stories.com
Welcome to Jojo’s Nook
This corner is a variety of words that something to think about or ponder that I would like to share. These could be some adages that sometimes I just write once it crosses my mind. Or when I experience in life and put them into words so that in the future, it helps me get through difficulties and that serve as a reminder that how precious life can be.
Or this corner be a place to share about giving tips of managing the lymphedema. When giving some ideas about lymphedema, it is still an individual’s discretion to seek medical help when suffering from this issue. The intent of this corner is just to give some simple tips in managing the lymphedema.
Thought of the day: Be the one to encourage
One day, a lady came walking toward me with her rollator. She was crying and so I asked her, what was wrong? She said that she was tired of being in pain and difficulty with walking as she had a foot drop. So I offered her a box of kleenex. Then I shared to her that when I went to church to attend the mass, the song during communion was a very nice one. It was uplifting to the spirit. I told her to use you tube and listen to the song. In your daily activities you never know who you encounter. Learn to listen to people such as your friends or family that need your listening heart. By listening alone you have given them help. You can be encouraging them to think more positive in every circumstances that life brings and be more thankful rather than focusing of the problem. When we keep our center in the Lord, we can overcome the impossible as God makes it possible.
Always keep in mind to be the first to give the encouraging words.
Beautiful Woman of the Angelic Smile
Beautiful woman of the angelic smile,
eyes that shine with the brightness of the moon,
eyes that show how smart you are.
You are a collection of improvable things,
together they make you whole,
together they make you shine.
As you move through the world
you leave your mark around,
you make the world smile.
You are my beautiful lady,
my treasure that shines,
the one that makes me smile.
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