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There is nothing better than developing a relationship with your grandchildren
by Tina Y. Gerber – McCurley My grandchildren certainly help me keep young at heart. It is a special relationship which is filled with...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Oct 17, 20232 min read
Can you hear me now?
by Tina Y. Gerber–McCurley I find it interesting that the smallest bone in your body is in your ear. It is called the stapes and is the...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Oct 3, 20232 min read
How to deal with the grieving process
By Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley Grief is a natural response to death, yet the pain of loss can feel overwhelming. During the grieving...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Sep 19, 20232 min read
Dealing with anger and frustration
Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley SPECIAL TO THE STANDARD Anger is a natural emotion that we all experience. Everyone knows that anger can have a...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Sep 7, 20233 min read
The Word comes in and fills those places
By Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley In life, we are to bring order to chaos because we are made in the image of God. Sometimes, in the...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Aug 24, 20233 min read
The value of shared experiences
By Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley A reader asked me why I wanted to share my personal experiences here. I responded, it's a natural desire to...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Aug 8, 20232 min read
Look through the lens
This is my story of finding hope for the hopeless, including myself. We all have special memories and have saved photographs of laughter,...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jul 19, 20234 min read
Flowers and plants promote good health
I really hated getting rid of my gardens, but found it necessary, as I struggle with mobility issues since a work accident. However, I...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jul 5, 20232 min read
Halitosis is also known as Bad Breath by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley
Bad breath can be embarrassing and even cause you anxiety, whether you are 25 or 85. At any drug store, you will find the shelves...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jun 16, 20233 min read
Is your glass half-full or half-empty by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley
A positive attitude means allowing yourself to stay optimistic and, as a result, hopefully, experience a lower rate of depression. The...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jun 2, 20233 min read
The long goodbye by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley
I was shopping in Walmart last month when I heard a friendly "Hello." It was my grade 7 teacher from R. H. Cornish Public School, Mr....
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
May 19, 20232 min read
Keeping healthy by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley
It's important to support your mind, body and soul by making small adjustments to your daily routine. Introducing small changes can have...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
May 5, 20232 min read
How can we promote good bowel health
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley Most of us are familiar with the physical transformation which aging brings. Our skin loses its elasticity,...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Apr 22, 20232 min read
When something beautiful breaks into the monotonous or mundane, Serendipity occurs by Tina Y. Gerb
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley One of the nicest parts about living in a small-town is the people living there. My husband and I were out...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Mar 29, 20232 min read
What is Atrial Fibrillation and how to manage itby Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley
My husband has been having heart palpitations for years. He never knew why, and the onset of an episode was not always clear. He...
The Standard
Mar 17, 20232 min read
Perceived beauty can lead us down the garden path by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley
With spring just around the corner, I want to be healthy and happy so I continue following God's Word. I live with gratitude,...
Susan Fisher
Mar 3, 20232 min read
Family
There once was a little girl who had a Mom, Dad, Stepdad, two sisters, and a multitude of cousins who loved her. Now, all grown up, she...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Feb 16, 20232 min read
Are you considering eye surgery? by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley
Laser eye surgery does and can correct several eyesight conditions. My mother was scheduled for cataract surgery but cancelled at the...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Feb 3, 20232 min read
As we grow and mature, life changes by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley
One of the inevitable parts of life is, we all age. With aging, our relationships will change. Lifestyle, interests, and responsibilities...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jan 19, 20232 min read
Struggling to make ends meet by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley
As Canada grows, so does the aging population. Our population of seniors is projected to increase over the next 10 years. The benchmark...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Dec 3, 20222 min read
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