Modern Menopause
Here’s an Amazon review I posted today on the book Modern Menopause, which is currently available for free with Kindle:
This subject is often not discussed because of women’s fear of aging; however, I was relieved to find this book as it provides a wealth of information! The author spent years researching and studying this topic and has shared her findings to assist women so they do not have to muddle through menopausal symptoms alone anymore.
I love that she provided medical ways to treat menopausal symptoms but also provided holistic remedies as well. Some women are afraid of hormone therapy due to the perceived risks involved. Therefore, other alternatives were mentioned by the author to treat bothersome symptoms.
She even spoke of the sexual side effects menopause can bring and how to deal with these issues so you can continue to enjoy sexual intimacy for years to come. Sex doesn’t have to end when you hit menopause, which is refreshing in and of itself to hear someone actually speak on a topic others remain silent on. When one deals with the frustrations of such effects menopause brings, it is reassuring to have someone like this author remind them that this does not have to be the end of pleasure for you and your partner. I love her approach and feel this book will be beneficial for anyone approaching or going through menopause.
Since her mother passed tragically, she did not have anyone to pass on important information to her on what to expect or how to fight through the symptoms to feel like herself again while going through menopause. A lot of women won’t discuss this life change we all will go through, but it is needed as reassurance that help is available! This author provides that reassurance! If you aren’t comfortable discussing menopause with your friend group or even family members, pick up your copy or download the e-book. The author shares her knowledge, wisdom, and findings of her research to alleviate this stressful period in women’s lives. Exercise and eating right will assist you in fighting the side effects of menopause, but this author provides so much more information. You will feel such reassurance in the author’s words and how she suggests you approach menopause. Buy the book! (Or, at the time of this writing, the book is available for free with Kindle.)
Wrapping Up And Starting Anew
People everywhere are saying “Goodbye” to 2023 as we’re all wrapping up and starting anew. Ah, a new year lies ahead of us all. The year 2024 is full of endless possibilities.
We had a host of things happen in 2023, as I’m sure others did as well; some good, some bad. We don’t cling to the bad; instead, we acknowledge, then open our hands and allow the winds of time to sweep the remnants out.
With high hopes and full of faith, we pray for our oldest daughter to be blessed with a healthy baby this year. We have prayed so long for this, and believe surely God hears us and will answer soon. She and her husband have struggled since the end of 2022, and it’s been painful to watch as they have gone through three losses. While none were easy, the last one left us especially heartbroken when we learned the gender. We were all in love from the very moment her suspicions were confirmed with the positive pregnancy test. For some reason, though, it was not meant to be. As hard as it has been to wrap our heads around this, we found comfort in knowing that as much as it hurts, we wouldn’t want a baby to come into this world if it would struggle or have anything seriously wrong with it. There has to be a reason why this has happened, and after three losses, she “qualified” for further testing to dig deeper into this and take steps to ensure the next time will result in a beautiful strong heartbeat with no complications during her full-term pregnancy. We look forward to the day we hold her baby in our arms and watch this gift from God grow and go on to do great things for His kingdom.
“He will bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,
the oil of joy instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.”
Isaiah 61:3
My son-in-law is a worship pastor, and my daughter works alongside him. He aspires to become ordained. We knew when we learned of this that they would not be without troubles in this life they are leading for God. It seems those who try to walk with God are oftentimes struggling in the valley as they face trials and tribulations. How unfair, right? None of us are promised a life without problems. Yet, in what they have gone through, they have not lost faith. Instead, my daughter has taken her tremendous losses and has tried to pass along to others a gift so precious and beautiful. She has thrown herself into her photography business, which has really taken off this year – praise God! With her extremely reasonable packages, the idea came to her to do something greater with her work. She has now launched The Aurora Bundle, a care package gift for others who have walked this same path yet went on to have their rainbow baby. It touched my heart tremendously when she mentioned her idea to me. Then, she gifted me with one of her care packages, as she recognized the loss I endured 20 years ago when I had a different type of loss with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy which required emergency surgery. She explained she wanted me to be the first recipient and how she only wished she could have helped me through it years ago when I faced such a loss. Ah, but she did! She was just a little thing at seven years old back then. Clinging to her and being on the receiving end of this blonde-haired blue-eyed beauty’s hugs helped more than she could ever understand. And one day, I truly believe she will have a beautiful child wrap their loving arms around her, and she will know unconditional love like never before.
And so, we extend our hands out in front of us in anticipation now of all the wondrous and beautiful things God will fill them with this year. We lift them high with our faces toward the Heavens, ready to receive the blessings we know He has in store. We believe as the light shines down from Heaven, God’s goodness will wash over us, and His favor will shine upon us as well. We walk into this new year with empty arms but full faith that God will fill them with a little bundle of joy and blessing sent straight from Him.
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Life In The Hereafter
With so many things going on in the world, we may question our purpose in life. We may also ask why things are happening and whether we are living in the end times. In all of our humanness, we may also wonder if there is life after death.
I had a unique opportunity recently to view a screening on this subject. Angel Studios is bringing After Death to theaters beginning October 27, 2023 to help answer some of these questions. Granted, you will have many more questions after watching the movie, as I sure have tons swirling around in my head now!
With details from survivors who recall their encounter with Christ in their near-death experiences, as well as doctors and scientists weighing in on this subject, it might just open your eyes. Based on true accounts, authors and survivors give us a look into what happens when we die.
I read 90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper previously because of my curiosity. In this film, a few more names I hadn’t heard of before weighed in on the subject. Dr. Mary Neal, the author of To Heaven and Back, John Burke, the author of Imagine Heaven, Dr. Jeffrey Long, the author of Evidence of the Afterlife, and Dr. Raymond Moody, the author of Life After Life, are interviewed in this film. As you can imagine, I was quite intrigued as I watched and listened to their stories.
The message of light (Christ), love (what we are to give to others), and hope (for a brighter future by applying all they learned on their journey once returned to their earthly bodies) rang through each account as the survivors told their stories. Some almost instantly felt as if they were swept away to Heaven to meet Jesus, while there were a few who felt as if they were being ushered off into Hell. It was when they cried out to God that they felt Jesus’ presence there to help them out of their darkest depths of despair. For reasons unbeknownst to them, they were saved and then returned to their lives on Earth as their time on Earth was not through. They were allowed to bring back this message for everyone, and it is my hope that those reading this will not scoff but use this opportunity to get their hearts and lives right with God today!
There are a few survivors in the film who turned their lives around after their near-death experiences. For whatever reason, they were allowed a second chance. Many are not given this opportunity, so while we have the time to get our hearts right with God, we need to make it a priority right now for none are promised another day.
I’m not here to argue with anyone about their beliefs. I’m only asking you to be open-minded as you watch the film. At the very least, allow it to help YOU as it has others so that in the end, your heart will be right with Jesus when you are called Home.
John Burke was very skeptical at first, yet after years of researching and speaking with people about their near-death experiences, he went on to become a pastor. Hear what he has to say in the film when it comes to theaters October 27, 2023.
Many thanks to Angel Studios for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.
