Marcy’s Corner 2023
Caring for a loved one can be a challenging and sometimes overwhelming experience. As a caregiver, it's important to take care of yourself and seek out support when you need it. In this post, we've compiled a list of helpful resources that can provide guidance and support for caregivers. Whether you're looking for a new devotional to provide inspiration, a video to help explain aphasia to children, or information on emergency assistance programs, we've got you covered. Read on to learn more about these valuable resources and how they can benefit you and your loved ones.
If you are in need of a new devotional, be sure to check this one out: https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Storm-Devotions-During-Crisis/dp/0578954877 A Perfect Storm is a 28-day devotional written against the backdrop of a true story about a two-year-old girl, Adalee, who suffered a stroke while on a family ski vacation. This heartwarming testimony depicts a real-life example of how scripture comes to life through the Holy Spirit to speak to us in our darkest circumstances. The author and mother, Sarah Nelson, shares their journey to encourage and build the faith of readers who are dealing with a crisis.
Many children may not understand exactly what aphasia is or how it affects their loved ones. This short, 3-minute video does a great job of explaining how to talk to children about aphasia. https://www.aphasia.org/stories/explaining-aphasia-to-children/
Starting a new job is stressful at the best of times. Starting a new high-profile job like senator is even more stressful. But what about starting a new, high-profile job with aphasia? John Fetterman, a senator from Pennsylvania, is learning the ropes while recovering from a stroke. Read more about his experience here.
The Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, PBC (MCCPDC) is fundamentally changing the way the pharmaceutical industry operates. As a public-benefit corporation (PBC), our social mission of improving public health is just as important as the bottom line. We've built a vertically-integrated supply chain to transparently charge a standard markup on every drug we sell.
The STEAR program is a free registry that provides local emergency planners and emergency responders with additional information on the needs in their community. The STEAR website allows you to register yourself and/or other family members, friends and clients in the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry. To register, please visit: