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Summer Blessings

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the up side® • QUOTES FROM TODAY’S POSITIVE THINKERS

SPIRIT LIFTING

someone cares • PASS IT ON

Back to School

St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, New York

Dr. Willie Jolley • MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER. RADIO HOST. AUTHOR.

Mysterious Ways • More Than Coincidence

Fear Free • This veterinarian is known for his gentleness with his patients. But first he had to come to grips with the pain of his own past

Dr. Becker’s Fear Free Tips for Pet Parents:

‘‘All Things Are Possible’’ • How a renewed friendship taught me lessons about faith and resilience

The Life I Wanted • She dreamed of escaping her oil patch town. Sometimes dreams have a funny way of coming true

Where I Need to Be • When she lost her child-care job during the pandemic, she found a new calling caring for seniors

5 Ways to Approach Alzheimer’s Caregiving Compassionately • Allie Sgro found success—and fulfillment—as a dementia caregiver by thinking on her feet and treating the seniors she cares for with respect. Home Instead gerontologist and caregiver advocate Lakelyn Eichenberger lauds professionals who take a person-centered care approach—preserving dignity, enhancing safety and easing dementia-related behaviors. “When you can make people living with dementia feel safe and comfortable and honor their routine, they’ll likely be less agitated,” she says. Here’s how to put the person first.

A Trip to The Shire • It would be a magical vacation—as long as my little daughter could follow the rules

The Falconer • Rodney Stotts finds healing in working with birds of prey

My Attitude Makeover • Turning a glass half-empty into a glass half-full

In a Different Light • Losing her sight but gaining insight

Stand by Me

The Gift of Kindness • My twins showed me what happens when you dream big

“Tub accidents” cause serious injuries for seniors and people with limited mobility.

A Place of Grace • This West Virginia doctor became addicted to the very drugs he prescribed. Now he uses his experience to help save other addicts

How to Stop People Pleasing • Setting boundaries and saying no to others let you say yes to yourself

Samuel Rodriguez

EVERYDAY GREATNESS Marty Rogers • He walks his South Bronx neighborhood bringing hope (and homemade sandwiches) to people who are homeless

Grow in Wisdom

Smile! • From our Guideposts community

Begin Again

Answered Prayers

POTEAU OKLAHOMA

The First Day

what prayer cando® • POWER IN OUR DAY-TO-DAY LIVES

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