We are almost halfway through the year and a lot has happened with your Health Committee already. In May of course we think of two holidays: Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. Mother’s Day is the most meaningful because when we were younger, it was (most often) our mother who took care of us when we were sick and made sure we stayed healthy.

For those of you like me, whose mom is no longer physically on Earth, we still have her caring and encouraging words in our hearts. I know that since my mother was an LPN nurse, when I have my own medical appointments, I always take a piece of her with me whether it is a shirt she wore that I now own, a little rosary, etc. It’s a nice way to have her spirit watch over me and make sure I’m getting the best care possible.

Having said that, I’d like to create a little conversation with you:

What health advice or tips did your mom have for you growing up and do you still do them now?

Let me know at health@nfbpwc.org and I’ll share any answers I receive in the June edition of the magazine.

Susan Oser

Chair Health health@nfbpwc.org

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