STRONG VOICES

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    Shit = Fertilizer

    There is no difference between shit and fertilizer For decades the waste recovered from water treatment facilities has been reprocessed and sold to farmers as agricultural fertilizer. Sewage water is suitable for all of your plants. And in many cases after being properly processed can be consumed by humans. The nutrients in sewage include nitrogen…

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    Strength Grows

    II have doubted myself many times, but each time I was wrong. When a situation arises that pushes me to the edge of what I thought were my capabilities, I am amazed at how I am able to rise up and defeat the adversary, sometimes with ease. It’s hard when you’re hit with emotional stress…

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    Lynn Miller & Faith

    Even while fighting cancer, Lynn believed that faith without works is nothing. So I pushed her harder as she kept training others every day, while having max doses of chemotherapy and radiation. This was post having her lymph nodes removed I would repeat the phrase while believing and knowing that; “No weapon formed against me…

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    Age Is Just A Number

    Here is an nspiring story! Ruth Ann is a true testament to the idea that it’s never too late to take charge of your health and well-being. Her journey is a reminder that our circumstances—be it age, injuries, or anything else—don’t have to define our potential. It’s It’s amazing to hear how she transitioned from…

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    Iconic Will

    One day, I felt sadness over losing my friend, Chief Petty Officer Maurice Tuck. This was unusual because my military job taught me to control my emotions. Death in the military is unavoidable, but the mission must go on. Maurice and I were close. We would go to the gym and train during our off…

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    Because We Can

    Once I spoke at my daughters elementary school. While speaking to the class about my dealings with dialysis and a transplant, one girl (who lived across from her grandparents) asked me a question. “Was your sickness hereditary?” I looked puzzled as to why a 12 year old would ask me this. She continued tearfully “…

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    Build A Foundation

    To build a strong foundation, take it step by step. Today, choose not to complain and avoid projecting your negative energy onto others. Focus on positive thoughts and affirm in advance that today will be a great day. Lift someone’s spirits with a kind word. Embrace your opportunities with gratitude and make the most of…

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    Food For Thought

    Weight loss is not always a good indicator of looking better. Losing weight could mean losing muscle, and even if the scale shows a lower number, this can actually lead to a higher body fat percentage. On the other hand, gaining muscle and properly nourishing your body can lead to significant improvements in your physique….

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    Take Your Medicine

    During my first transplant, I became ill and was admitted to the hospital. The R5 floor was where all transplant and kidney patients stayed. One morning, a nurse entered my room looking concerned. She told me that, due to HIPAA regulations, she couldn’t reveal details about a patient named “John” in room 534, who had…