I've never experienced chronic pain myself, but I have known many people over the years who have.

When you're a caregiver, you need to realize that you've got to take care of yourself, because, not only are you going to have to rise to the occasion and help someone else, but you have to model for the next generation.

For many people, managing pain involves using prescription medicine in combination with complementary techniques like physical therapy, acupuncture, yoga and massage. I appreciate this because I truly believe medical care should address the person as a whole - their mind, body, and spirit.

Experience gives us the tests first and the lessons later.

Having worked as a labor and delivery nurse...I've seen ultrasounds...you know that those babies are real.

I have faith, I believe in God and I've gotten through all the problems I had because of those three things: my faith, my hope and my belief in an eternal God.

I don't think we spend enough time in reflection and introspection. We don't know who we are as individuals in this culture any more.