Comments on: May 18, 2010 http://localhost/2010/05/18/may-18-2010/ Reflections on Living at the End of Life - MDS and Leukemia Sat, 09 Oct 2010 13:56:10 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.28 By: Peter Glawatz http://localhost/2010/05/18/may-18-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-90291 Tue, 25 May 2010 22:15:38 +0000 http://www.connieore.com/?p=1884#comment-90291 Ores: Something you may want to try is the aptly-named “Miracle Berry” (Synsepalum dulcificum), or rather the pill form of the berry which contains a protein which, when dissolved on the tongue, has the uncanny ability to cause bitter and sour foods to taste sweet. It does indeed work (e.g. lemon juice (straight) tastes like lemonade, etc.), and its effects last an hour or so.

Perhaps it could make mealtimes less of a chore. Simply Google “Miracle Berries” and you’ll find a number of places from which they can be ordered, if you so desire.

Here’s to feeling the best you possibly can!

My very best, as always,
Peter

]]> By: Mira Wiegmann http://localhost/2010/05/18/may-18-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-90288 Thu, 20 May 2010 18:56:25 +0000 http://www.connieore.com/?p=1884#comment-90288 What can I add to the eloquent theological insights that have been already posted except to write that you are in our thoughts and prayers daily. The calla lilies bloom in the garden here in Portland, reminding me of the time that you and Charles presented me with a lovely one from his green house for my March birthday. I picked one and put it in the tall blue glass vase in which it was presented to me as a reminder of so many happy memories that we share.
Love,
Mira

]]> By: Charlyne Berens http://localhost/2010/05/18/may-18-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-90287 Thu, 20 May 2010 15:08:09 +0000 http://www.connieore.com/?p=1884#comment-90287 Your prayer reminds me of the words in one of Bach’s motets: Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf — or something like that. My German spelling isn’t so hot. But I remember the translation: the Spirit helps us in our weakness — when we don’t even KNOW what to pray for, God knows what we need.

May He hold you close.
Love,
Charlyne

]]> By: Paula von Kampen http://localhost/2010/05/18/may-18-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-90285 Thu, 20 May 2010 00:14:53 +0000 http://www.connieore.com/?p=1884#comment-90285 Dear Connie, Irene and Ivan Beethe and I taught together a “few” years ago in Warren, Michigan. (I think it was their first placement after college.) I got to know them and respect them and love them at that time. And now Irene has written words that I will echo from Romans 8. My prayers for you and Charles continue. In God’s love and compassion, Paula

]]> By: Becky Pfabe http://localhost/2010/05/18/may-18-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-90282 Wed, 19 May 2010 15:50:15 +0000 http://www.connieore.com/?p=1884#comment-90282 I remember watering those orchids when you were on vacation! Bringing them to the bathtub, soaking them, letting them drain, then bringing them back again! I imagine Charles has a more efficient system in place now–years of experience! They are beautiful, and full of life. Love, Becky

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