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Balancing Expectations
by JANEY GOUDE

Life isn't about avoiding storms, but about learning to dance in the rain. Most of my life's storms result from those everyday events that pop up like little twirling tornados and send me into a tailspin. More and more I'm realizing they usually come Read More...

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The Last Word
by JANEY GOUDE

I was speaking with a friend about some positive changes that were taking place in my life. Yet I focused the entire conversation on a few negative aspects that were still being worked out. When I hung up the phone, I sat stunned at how poorly I'd communicated Read More...

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Most Embarrassing Moment
by JANEY GOUDE

Everybody has those days. With four kids, I probably have more than my share! This particular day, it had nothing to do with my kids. I went through a drive-thru for a milkshake. A seemingly simple feat, but I'll admit I'm not your run of the mill milkshake Read More...

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Who is Doing Your Job?
by JANEY GOUDE

I'm transferring my kids' care from the pediatrician to my family doctor. As with anything medical, paperwork precedes productivity. So, I took the completed release forms to the pediatrician. The next day, I received a call saying I'd have to pick up Read More...

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Human Error or Negligence?
by JANEY GOUDE

Recently I received an email rejoicing that an unborn child had saved the mother's life. My joy was short circuited by my anger. The unborn child should never have been called upon to save her mother's life...that task was the responsibility of the ER Read More...

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Perspectives in Client Care: The First Time, Every Time
by JANEY GOUDE

Who did you choose for your perspective challenge? Whether it was someone at work or someone at home, a common source of conflict is that one person is grappling with the situation for the first time, while the other person either deals with the situation Read More...

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Balance in the Workplace: Liar, Liar Pants on Fire
by JANEY GOUDE

I was in a car wreck two weeks ago-hit broadside in the rear passenger door where two of my girls were sitting. The policeman insisted an EMT check out my girls then shared, "The lady in the other car wants the paramedic to look at her ankle. It's really Read More...

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