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When We Were Kings: Are We Making the Elderly Feel Expendable?
They were kings when we were in diapers.
They have seen more than we can ever imagine.
Many of the them fought to keep America safe during World War II.
They paved the road so we could live fruitful lives.
They are 12% of the US population. They are the elderly. Yesterday’s heroes.
However, over the years I’ve seen a rise in poor self-image and self-esteem among seniors. This made me wonder… are we, indirectly, making them feel expendable? Continue reading
Do You Believe in Angels? Texas Teen Ben Breedlove’s Last Days
“Hello, I’m Ben Breedlove. Do you believe in Angels or in God? I Do”
Ben Breedlove, a teenager from Texas, survived three heart attacks during his young life. He lived with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This is a condition where the muscles of the heart thicken, making it hard for the blood to leave the heart.
This young man spent his last years making educational videos about his condition. Continue reading