Remembering

Lives so precious taken from loved ones too soon. Since September 11th, 2001humankind turned another direction and tilted contrary to the natural tilt of dear mother Earth's axis. The collective heart and soul of the world seemed to became harder to take and live in, to come to terms with humanities cruelty is raw and brutal going against the softer, kinder, much more compassionate nature of humanity.

Through the ages we have seen, felt or heard of the darkest nights, the cruelest days and most excruciating times at this place at it's own unforgiving hands. It is the broken hearted, the abused, neglected and forgotten, the vulnerable and those with no voice or choice in any matter that require the most tender loving care yet are the one's most at risk for mistreatment.

One hangs on to and hopes for better day's, for miracles, goodness and respect to prevail. In the middle of it all and when the final curtain is called this fragile yet strong, magnificent manic tiny marble of a place in time and space will realize the healing, constructive power and miraculous nature of it's own will to love and come in peace, contribute somehow in whatever capacity or measure, to the quality of life for everyone everywhere whenever possible.

Words of Wisdom ~

Lost In Time

One gets lost, becomes disoriented, desperate for calm in the storm, consolation from trauma all the urgency and despair yet time spent fretting over the blurred view of the imagination, turns out, is time squandered.

Sweet Dreams ~

Super Moon

The moon is very close to earth at this time in accordance with astronomical science and generations of study involved with the vastness of outer space, and if the night sky is clear in central New Mexico on June 23, 2013 the moon will naturally appear extra large and extra lovely.

A big moon means a beyond beautiful and brightly lit night filled with an air of excitement and mystery. The lunar pull is like someone opening the blinds wide ready or not as the moon glow creates an irresistible energy the darkness must yield to the illumination meanwhile shadows shimmy and shake and bounce around hiding from the brilliance of the super spectacular moon. It is quite something to behold.

Life seems more alert a bit more tuned-in to it's own sensibilities and of matters not visible to the naked eye. Perhaps the roar of creation becomes a gentle purr as we are somehow more mindful of the infinite, the unknown, the massive amount of things we cannot even imagine much less understand. It keeps one guessing, wondering and waiting for the next amazing thing within our reach and far beyond.

Something Special

A community takes pride and is reassured in knowing certain resources are available and on the ready to care for it's health and medical concerns. The University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center (UNM SRMC) is one of those invaluable resources the people of Rio Rancho and Sandoval County of New Mexico have in place. All of the planning, building, setting the stage for this medical center is now being realized. 

The healing grounds face the East with a clear and panoramic view of the beautiful and rugged Sandia Mountains. The sight is fantastic and immediately one can feel and see something special about this corner of the world. The brilliant light and big sky surrounding the hospital blend together perfectly in the high desert as innovative research and state of the art medical technology blaze trails in the Northern end of Rio Rancho. Quality health care and medical education are at the forefront as General Medicine practitioners and specialist's provide hope and help in Obstetrics and Gynecology care, Geriatric services, Orthopedics, Non-invasive Cardiology testing and treatment to Behavioral Health support, Emergency Medicine, a Radiology Department, classrooms, clinics and laboratories.

As a teaching hospital it is possible for an individual to go from patient or visitor to student learning a specialty providing care to the people who pass through the doors. UNM SRMC is a treasure put in place by the community itself, it is a landmark of excellence, an important presence in the lives of those who can count on it being there when the need arises to diagnose, repair, teach and rely on far into the future.

               When God Created Mothers

by Erma Bombeck

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When God was creating mothers, He was into his sixth day of “overtime” when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.” And the Lord said, “Have you read the specs on this order?

• She has to be completely washable, but not plastic;
• Have 180 movable parts... all replaceable;
• Run on black coffee and leftovers;
• Have a lap that disappears when she stands up;
• A kiss that can cure anything from a broken leg to a disappointed love affair;
• And six pairs of hands.”

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands... no way.” “It’s not the hands that are causing me problems,” said the Lord. “It’s the three pairs of eyes that mothers have to have.” “That’s on the standard model?” asked the angel.

The Lord said, “I’m so close to creating something so close to myself. Already I have one who heals herself when she is sick... can feed a family of six on one pound of hamburger... and can get the twins to take a bath.” The angel circled the model of a mother very slowly. “It’s too soft,” she sighed. “But she’s tough!” said the Lord excitedly. “You cannot imagine what this mother can do or endure.” “Can it think?” “Not only can it think, but it can reason and compromise,” said the Creator.  

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told You You were trying to push too much into this model.” “It’s not a leak,” said the Lord. “It’s a tear.” “What’s it for?” “It’s for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness, and pride.” “You are a genius,” said the angel. The Lord looked somber. “I didn’t put it there,” He said.

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