by April Allman | Mar 23, 2016 | Health Battle
By Mary Ellen Bianco Kathy McDonald has learned how to live a quality life in spite of her illness. Photos by Patti HartogKathy’s symptoms began with numbness in her feet that gradually moved up to her knees. “I would walk a 12-minute mile, and I could feel...
by April Allman | Mar 13, 2016 | Exercise
By Brigid MorrisseyAshley is excited about sharing her knowledge of aerial arts with students. Photos by Sunni Wigginton My English teachers said you should never start a piece of writing with the phrase, “Webster’s Dictionary defines the word…” Well, in...
by April Allman | Mar 9, 2016 | Mental Health
By Bob MuellerWhen I attended seminaries in Louisville and Baltimore, I was most fortunate to have a wise spiritual director. He told me his goal was to make me tough and strong for the journey ahead. His guidance and direction helped me to develop a deep...
by April Allman | Mar 2, 2016 | Mental Health
By Carrie VittitoeAmy found another way of channeling her creativity. Photos by Patti HartogAmy Smalley’s stress relief strategies have taken different forms over the past few years, but they have all been creative endeavors. She loves to bake and started a small...
by April Allman | Feb 25, 2016 | Mental Health, Today's Family Now
By Carrie VittitoeCarrie Vittitoe had a tough decision to make about her 8-year-old son’s health. One of the biggest challenges of being a mom is that you don’t deal with just your problems anymore. Your kids’ problems cause you much more worry than your...
by April Allman | Feb 24, 2016 | Exercise
By Brigid MorrisseyMaddie has found her joy in making people stronger in every way. Photos by Patti Hartog; Video by Brigid MorrisseyI used to watch Maddie Richards play basketball because she is the same age as my oldest sister. She was always a leader, and she...
