Prayables - Samuel 22:33 - Scripture

Blog: Support for Your Struggles

Apparently, my world is not the only world in existence. This is the valuable lesson I learn each time I force my way out of my tight little cocoon of personal worries to gaze at the world outside.

As important as my daily concerns are, changing my attitude means breaking away from bad mental habits:

- My personal challenges are enormous and insurmountable.
- I know every philosophy worth knowing.
- My world is a tiny universe in and of itself—separate from anything that lies outside of it.

By forcing myself to think differently, I take the opportunity to grow and learn from new perspectives. I find support and motivation when I remember that I am connected to something much bigger than myself. And I learn that by opening my soul to the larger world outside, I open myself up to greater peace and greater possibilities.

-Abigail Wurdeman

Humor: Norma Findley

A sweet old lady telephoned St. Joseph's Hospital. She timidly asked, "Is it possible to speak to someone who can tell me how a patient is doing?"

The operator said, "I can, what's the name and room number?"

The old lady in her weak voice said, "Norma Findley, Room 302."

The operator replied, "Let me place you on hold while I check with her nurse."

After a few minutes the operator returned to the phone and said, "Oh, I have good news, her nurse just told me that Norma is doing very well. Her blood pressure is fine; her blood work just came back as normal and her physician, Dr. Cohen, has scheduled her to be discharged on Tuesday."

The old lady said, "Thank you. That's wonderful! I was so worried! God bless you!"

The operator replied, "You're more than welcome. Is Norma your daughter?"

The grandmother said, "No, I'm Norma Findley in 302. No one tells me anything."