This will be one of the shortest editorials I’ve ever written. At this moment one of my oldest friends (40 years ago we met; our kids grew up together; more like a sister) is in the last days of her life in Hospice care. I’m scrambling to finish up the layout and geting the files to the printer so I can go there to be with her and say one last goodbye… for now.
So, ironically, this month’s theme is Let’s Get Physical (just as she is “getting non-physical”). Also, ironically we have two articles on the grieving process from two very different perspectives.
Sandi Tomlin-Sutker
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We have a very unusual article about a living kidney donor who wants to educate us about the possibilities of doing that service for another.
Another writer relates her journey from an unexpected (and undesired) pregnancy to the gift of an open adoption for a childless couple.
In a more recreational focus, you’ll read about Asheville’s semi-pro women’s basketball team, the Lady Jaguars. Most of us weren’t even aware they are here and of the great work the women do in the community with kids.
You’ll also read and be intrigued by how Taekwondo changed one woman’s post-pregnancy body and saved her life… time to sign up?
Two women in the Yancey-Mitchell county areas are offering programs to help educate residents to the possibilities for wellness even in those rural areas.
There are some other great offerings on getting and staying healthy: Common Sense Health gives you information on balancing your blood sugar (and Why It’s Important!) and the guys at Nature’s Vitamins answer several question on the most effective supplements to take for various issues.
Food for Thought has some sweet end-of-summer ideas for using herbs and flowers and what we typically call “weeds.”
And of course we have our regular columnists to round out a very inspiring and informative issue.
Thanks, and I hope you enjoy it.
