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Tammy Barnett

Category: Social Support

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Finding Hope Looking Forward
The Benefits of Hugs and Handshakes

Today we continue to live with the many uncertainties the pandemic has invited into all our lives. These uncertainties cultivate many questions about our future.

One question I have been asked a lot lately is, “When this is all over, will we go back to shaking hands or will I ever feel comfortable giving and receiving hugs again”? As I thought about this concern, I tried to wonder what it would be like to live in a world with no human touch.

I remember not so long ago learning about a research that was done on premature babies in NIC Units.  The study addressed the importance of human touch during the first several days after premature babies were born. 

Hope for Today

Want to replace worry and fear with hope and happiness?

Over the last few weeks our world has experienced many changes and we all have been affected differently by the uncertainties of the Covid-19 virus.


Is it possible for good to come out of this experience?

During times of challenge and difficulty the idea of being grateful may not be the first thought that comes to mind.  In fact, becoming consumed by the daily negativity that reminds us of what we do not have control over can be easy to get caught up in. But……. focusing on and giving thanks for what we do have will help us to find hope ….

How Much Is Enough?

Giving to others, creating life balance, and setting healthy boundaries
(4 minute read)

Yesterday, I had a conversation with a kind and beautiful friend. It had been several months since we spoke and when I asked how things were going, my friend replied with a big sigh and said, “I am exhausted!” In addition to working full time and taking care of her home, she is raising two young children and a teen. This is enough to exhaust anyone.  Then, 6 months ago, her mom moved in and the thought of having some extra help from her mom immediately landed on my friend’s wish list. Unfortunately, the opposite has come true. My friend is now taking caring of her mom who has several health issues that demand more time than is available.

Laughter……The Best Medicine

My “holiday to do” list going into last weekend was very long. In addition to this list, my almost 2-year-old grandson was coming for an overnight visit. Anyone who has been around a 2-year-old knows the constant attention needed, especially when a decorated Christmas tree is in the middle of the room!

Along with abounding energy, also comes an enormous amount of laughter! Alex literally laughs at almost everything! His constant giggles are contagious. During his visit,  all the stress and pressure of the things on my “to do list” suddenly became not so important as I was more relaxed and enjoying life in the very moment. Thank you, Alex, for sharing your wonderful gift of laughter!

As I considered how this laughter made me feel,

Thriving Through The Season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Why then do words like hectic and stressful seem to be a part of this most wonderful time of year? What if this year was different? What if hectic was replaced with peace and joy? What if dread and loneliness was replaced with joy and laughter?

The truth is, many of us live lives that are already very busy with no margin or room to add anything else into our day. The holiday season brings many extra opportunities to celebrate and fill our time and calendar. Holiday decorating, baking, parties, musicals, special worship celebrations, family gatherings, and shopping (to name a few)!

The holiday season can also be filled with expectations.

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