Walking On Water — Shalana Jordan

Facebook Memories is one of my favorite features on that social media platform. It reminds users of what they posted that day in years past. This week, I came across a Facebook Memory from two years ago that stirred…

End-of-life preparation: What a bleak and unsettling subject. Will you be buried or cremated? Who will take your children if you die young? How will your assets be dispersed? I didn’t think I’d have these concerns at age 36,…

Mental health is a topic that we’re starting to hear about almost daily in our society. It’s a subject that’s been taboo to speak about for too long. Finally, though, it is being acknowledged for the impact it has…

Those of us living with a rare or chronic disease frequently talk about hospitalizations, medications, symptoms, fears, near-death experiences, and so much more. But something we don’t often talk about are finances. When the COVID-19 pandemic descended upon…

As my eyes slowly opened, I realized my vision was blurry. My head was throbbing, and I could taste blood. My right cheek felt itchy from the fibers pressed against it. But I could feel warm sunlight bathing my…

Ding-ding, ding-ding. The ringing echoes throughout the unit, causing a brief silence. It sounds like the toll of a bell as a boat leaves the harbor. Then the unit erupts in unanimous applause and cheering. These are the…