I am a 76 year old who just retired from 20 years as a Parish Nurse. Faith has been an important part of my life but health issues come in second. I have had a lifetime dealing with situational anxiety and have been freed by discovering that this is not an uncommon problem. Worrylessjourney is about my struggles and my journey to tackle this affliction head on instead of letting it rule me. My other blog “heargodinothervoices” shows how I find inspiration and growth from everything around me. I have gained much from my 76 years and it is time to share.
Recent Posts
Life is not boring
Last week was stressful. At my age any medical issue makes you immediately think “this is what will take me out!” The system for getting medical issues resolved is wonderful here. Saw a nurse practitioner on Monday. Got results from that on Tuesday. Heard from a referred physician on Wednesday and had an appointment on … Continue reading Life is not boring
and life goes on
I’m feeling more comfortable where I am but life keeps giving me lemons and not letting me make lemonade out of them. Now I am dealing with some medical issues that will most likely be fine but still have to be dealt with. That is the important thing. I’m grateful to be alive. At my … Continue reading and life goes on
CTE and sports: a continuing decision (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy)
I have just watched a most interesting film called “Concussion” Will Smith plays Dr. Bennet Omalu the doctor who discovered the injury incurred by hitting heads in football. Ever since this began to be talked about I have been scorned by many football lovers who don’t want to believe there is a serious problem. Having … Continue reading CTE and sports: a continuing decision (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy)
A fun flaming misstep.
It is hard to realize that it has been so long since I have written. I don’t know what is wrong with me that I can’t get organized. I have been thinking a lot about my life with my husband and the various stories he shared with me about his growing up. His father was … Continue reading A fun flaming misstep.