Soft Summertime Hugs

First Day of Summer! June 20

It’s summertime! And it is HOT in Savannah! How about you? Is it hot there?

However, I have some soft hugs for you anyway. I hope you find something useful. :)

S - Scripture

I wrote this piece about waiting for a diagnosis. Perhaps, it is meant for you today.

Wait, Wait Patiently

O - Oasis

Do you have a space where you can create a cottage garden oasis? Here are some tips.

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F - Funny

How about some summertime jokes from the Today show?

• What did the ocean say to the beach? Nothing. It just waved.

• Why aren’t lobsters generous? Because they’re shellfish

• Where do birds stay when they go on vacation? Someplace cheap.

• Did you hear about the ice cream truck accident? It crashed on a rocky road.

T - Travel Tips

My friends, Heather Leigh and Emma Leigh are a mother-daughter team and they love Disney World. They have a vlog with tips and reviews on different attractions. Their vlog needs subscribers because they hope this can be a money-maker for them. Go check it out and subscribe if it is something you would enjoy.

And, oh! They are both Fibro Warriors. So, they give tips about doing Disney with Fibro!

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H - Help

Dr. Rodger Murphree is The Fibro Doctor. He has a lot of wisdom and you can read his posts or join him once a week live. Presently, he is talking about good, restorative sleep. Find him here:

U - Update on my Writing

Podcast Interview!

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Soft Hugs for Mommy

• It occurs to me that I should have a follow-up, Soft Hugs From Mommy - showing how Mommy reaches out to the children while she is sick, explaining her sickness and that she won’t die. Moms, what questions have your children asked? What have you done to help them through this? Reply to your email. Thanks

From Dissonance to Harmony - a Devotional Journey with Pain

• Second revision is completed.

• Talking with a small traditional publisher, Bold Vision.

G - Good Reads

I just finished Joanna Gaines’ book, The Stories We Tell. It’s one of those “I couldn’t put it down” books. But I suggest a chapter at a time so you have time to think about what she says. Joanna and her husband own the Magnolia Network and you may be familiar with their series, Fixer Upper. Pick up this book the next chance you get. Here’s my review…

S - Song

My daughter shared this song recently. I liked it and passing it along to you…

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Thanks for your support! Soft Hugs and Happy Summer!

Mandy