Notes from the Parish Nurse

+ "Throw your weaknesses before God, and the Lord will become your strength." St Moses the Strong   Pray all are well and are enjoying our beautiful summer weather. We all enjoy being in the sun but some issues to be aware of are heat-related emergencies. These can be mild or life threatening. It's important to recognize and treat these symptoms quickly as a person with mild signs can get worse rapidly. Signs of heat-related emergencies are: Muscle cramps, excessive sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, headache Actions for heat related emergencies are to move the person to a cool or shady place, loosen or remove…

"With such great joy does Christ fill our hearts this day by His Resurrection, not alone because He gives us the gladness of this day, but because He has also given us salvation through His Passion, immortality through His Death, healing for our wounds, and resurrection from our fall."    St Proclus of Constantinople Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!  Pray all are well and truly enjoying our blessed Pascal season with family and friends as well as our joyous parish family. This is truly the best time of year in our parish life. I can appreciate we have all…

"Faith gives rest and joy; unbelief, troubles and wounds." St. John of Kronstadt Pray all are well. You can definitely still feel the chill in the air as the seasons change.  With these climate and seasonal changes many are affected by seasonal affective disorder(SAD) a type of mood disorder, This is another important emotional issue, particularly during the winter season when we don't get as much sun. Depression is often attributed to the weather and climate changes because of shortened days of winter and less sunlight. Making you feel moody and sapping your energy. Although the specific causes are unknown…

A God-loving man blames no one else, for he knows that he sins- and this is a sign of the soul on the way to salvation.  - Elder Thaddeus of Vitonica Pray all are well and enjoying our beautiful New England autumn. The colors have been magnificent. Truly, Glory be to God! Although this time of year is the time we begin to prepare for our New England winters. One important way to prepare and stay healthy is to build up our immunity. Some common sense ways are Get a good night's sleep It is a key immunity helper, because when you're…

“This life is like lamp oil.  The burning of an oil lamp depends entirely on the person who cares for the lamp.  In the same way, our health or illnesses are directed by the will or permission of God exclusively. Therefore, whoever truly commits himself to the will of God, will cheerfully submit to its precepts.  Such a person, like a flame, that always strives heavenward, turns with hope in all situations to God, the Creator of all.                                                St. John of Tobolsk   Pray all are well and have enjoyed a relaxing summer.  I’m combining August and September’s notes due…