IF By Rudyard Kipling
If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies,
Or being hated, don’t give way to hating,
And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise:
If you can dream—and not make dreams your master;
If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
And stoop and build ’em up with worn-out tools:
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: ‘Hold on!’
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch,
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it,
And—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son!
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This past year all of us faced changes, including nonprofits. Hurley Foundation is at the forefront of helping our community and striving to continue fundraising to support their effort. Patty Creighton shares insight on some of the changes and obstacles they have overcome, along with upcoming changes this year.

Simple tips to keep you on track for healthy eating. Emily Gideon from Hurley Medical Center Diabetes Center shares insight to help along your journey to eating healthy at home.

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Taking Time for Self Care Gift of Laughter.

Tari Pethick, Physical Therapist at Hurley Medical Center in Flint shared insights to stay steady on your feet and avoid slip and fall accidents. There are some slip things you can do to prevent falls and unnecessary accidents. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that 1 out of 5 falls can cause serious injury, from fractures to more severe trauma, including brain injury. It is estimated that nearly 95% of hip fractures are caused by falling, and each year over 800,000 patients are hospitalized due to a fall injury. Building awareness can help prevent unnecessary falls.

Sometimes what you DON’T DO is for health and safety matters!
Take time and pay attention to your overall mental health. Do not overflow your mind with bad news and fear.
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Grief, healing, and blessings seem to roll in and out like waves in the ocean. When we lose a loved one when they pass away, the pain can come like waves in the ocean. There are also blessings that sometimes emerge out of nowhere. Take a listen to this story about a woman in Arkansas who lost her father and continued to text his cell phone for 4 years after he passed away. Then one day she received a reply...
Wishing you healing as you take baby steps towards fully living life again.
Sending you much love, and I hope this message brings a little smile to your heart.
You can read the full article https://www.fox13news.com/news/arkansas-woman-texted-fathers-number-every-day-after-he-died-she-got-a-response-four-years-later?fbclid=IwAR3KO339oeOq0QGYDThSk6nooy-heRYu9g_9jLbnzLZqDZwc6JpuOk0o_rQ

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Volunteers, business owners, individuals, and staff at Hurley are stepping up to support the community during the pandemic. Jordan Brown, Director of Volunteer Services and Programs from Hurley Medical Center, shares inspiring stories about the community stepping up to make a difference. 😀

Volunteers are doing their part all year long, some volunteer on-site, and some even at their house. There are so many different programs to get involved, including a sew at home program. There are so many ways to get involved. 💪🏽

Jordan also shares how many local and nationals businesses have stepped up to support Hurley in unique ways. All of these heartfelt actions create a better experience for patients, families, and our overall community. 👈

Hurley is also taking extraordinary measures to ensure safe and clean environments at their facility, including implementing high-level precautions and innovative technology. It is essential to know this if you are having symptoms call 911 immediately and get to the hospital. ❤️

If you are ready for inspiration and a dose of hope, make sure you watch this video. The world is full of good people. Look for the goodness in each day and find ways you can be a part of creating goodness for others. Together we can make our world a little better. 😘

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Volunteers, business owners, individuals, and staff at Hurley are stepping up to support the community during the pandemic. Jordan Brown, Director of Volunteer Services and Programs from Hurley Medical Center, shares inspiring stories about the community stepping up to make a difference. 😀

Volunteers are doing their part all year long, some volunteer on-site, and some even at their house. There are so many different programs to get involved, including a sew at home program. There are so many ways to get involved. 💪🏽

Jordan also shares how many local and nationals businesses have stepped up to support Hurley in unique ways. All of these heartfelt actions create a better experience for patients, families, and our overall community. 👈

Hurley is also taking extraordinary measures to ensure safe and clean environments at their facility, including implementing high-level precautions and innovative technology. It is essential to know this if you are having symptoms call 911 immediately and get to the hospital. ❤️

If you are ready for inspiration and a dose of hope, make sure you watch this video. The world is full of good people. Look for the goodness in each day and find ways you can be a part of creating goodness for others. Together we can make our world a little better. 😘

#kudoswellnessseries #kudosmagazine #volunteers

It is National Children's Hospital week!
Check this out.😇 Children's Miracle Network is able to share hope with so many families. And this hope is created through community support and involvement.

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With Covid19 lockdown, some families experiencing a break down in the natural grief process families go through; including not being able to be with loved ones when they die and not being able to host a funeral. This makes it even more challenging for many. Grief comes in many forms. Amy Krug is the Director of Ele's Place of Greater Flint and Genesee County, shares insight to help families during this journey.

See comments for a link to the full interview.