by Diane R | Jun 26, 2021 | Between Us - Weekly
When I was a little girl about ten years old in the fifth grade, we studied the great world explorations. I remember reading about the Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Diaz who sailed around the southernmost tip of South Africa and called it the Cape of Good Hope. There was something about the Cape of Good Hope that sounded so exotic and exciting to my 10-year-old self I wanted to go there. It was my dream place for at least that year when I was in fifth grade. ...
by Alesa W.RPh.,B.S.Pharm | May 17, 2021 | Health
What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of blood against your artery walls as it circulates through your body. Blood pressure normally rises and falls throughout the day, but it can cause health problems if it stays high for a long time. High blood pressure can lead to heart disease and stroke— the leading causes of death in the United States Who is at risk? One in three American adults has high blood pressure—that’s an estimated 67 million...
by Betweenus | May 3, 2021 | Between Us - Weekly
How many people in the workforce read their organization’s employee handbook or policies? Employees fail to obtain the knowledge and therefore are uninformed. It is crucial to know the expectations of your behavior and rights in the workplace. They are essential components of employment. Employers create policies and handbooks to provide employees with information on their behavior, fairness, and management responsibilities. The information is an employee...
by Betweenus | Apr 21, 2021 | Between Us - Weekly
One of my favorite scriptures is 1 Peter 5: 7 “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” Throughout my Christian life, I have come to embrace that scripture, and it has changed the way I handle my challenges and the ones people share with me. We must come to terms with the fact that we are not problem solvers. We must acknowledge Him when we feel overwhelmed and helpless. The effects of anxiety may elude us, and we will fail to notice...
by Betweenus | Oct 12, 2020 | Between Us - Weekly
We live in a world that has a process for just about everything. A process can eliminate the guesswork and provide us with a straightforward task. It can determine success or failure, and we all want successful outcomes. In December 2019, I was adamant about pursuing my Professional Human Resources Certification (PHR). That was not the first time I set this goal. This time I invested the money and time to make it happen. I discovered that if you are serious about...
by Betweenus | Oct 8, 2020 | Inspiration
Written by Tracey Womack-Branch If the clouds could speak and had a voice what would they say? Perhaps remind you to begin the morning by thanking God for a brand new day. Something special about the unique way they settle in the early hours. Fresh start, fresh air, fresh things to try, and willing to dare. The clouds are so beautiful to sit and simply stare, wondering how far they are, up, up in the precious air. Probably miles and miles imagining to reach,...
by Stephanie Stephanie | Aug 17, 2020 | Inspiration
My husband and I enjoyed getting away with our three sons to an isolated beach spot. My husband drove our Ford van, called the blue monster onto the packed sand. Once parked, my sons ran to the ocean, and my husband fished in the Gulf. After I prepared their lunch, I heard Brian, the youngest shout, “Mom, come join us!” I sprinted toward those waves and before I knew it, the water was over my head. Brian yelled, “Reach for my hand, Mom, let me help...
by Stephanie Stephanie | Aug 3, 2020 | Inspiration
I loved driving 350 miles to visit my sons in Houston. With each visit, no matter how simple the instructions, I would get lost. After numerous years of life happenings, hurricanes of trials, and tribulations weighing me down, I became depleted from the storm of life. Drained mentally and emotionally, I could not find my way, I lost my hope, voice, and dreams. When stress takes over, we must retreat to advance. The quiet road to the rediscovery of oneself is the...
by Betweenus | Jul 27, 2020 | Between Us - Weekly
During this time of uncertainty, we can use the prayers and support from family, friends, and our faith community. This season of the Covid-19 pandemic has baffled our medical scientist. We are being inundated with information regarding what systems, safety precautions, and treatments we should follow. Our lives have been disrupted in ways that we never imagined. Unfortunately, many of us have lost family and friends to this pandemic or we are watching them suffer...
by Betweenus | Jul 13, 2020 | Between Us - Weekly
Several people on my job had a friendly competition going on with counting steps, I watched them compare their steps with excitement. They accomplished their goals by getting up early to run or walk before work. I was excited watching them however, I was not ready to embrace walking, so I thought. A year ago, I walked daily for mental clarity and spiritual direction, it was a great time to spend with the Lord. Unfortunately, I lost the desire to walk when they...
by Betweenus | Jun 29, 2020 | Between Us - Weekly
We are in a season of protest, riots, and a call for change. People from many races and ethnicities are speaking out for what has been ignored for many years. It is not just in this country but the message around the world has been the same. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said it best “I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the colour of their skin, but by the content of their character”. It is being echoed...
by Betweenus | Jun 22, 2020 | Health
Women, we are the amazing creatures that God created we are multi-taskers able to accomplish several tasks simultaneously. It is amazing what little time we take for ourselves because we are givers at the expense of our well-meaning. In March we entered a pandemic that caused uncertainty for many. Although women were experiencing challenges with work, home, marriage, and children, COVID-19 threw us into a whirlwind of survival. The normalcy of our lives was...
