"We all love being loved..." Valentine’s Day is an annual celebration to show love to your companion, friend, or family member with the exchange of gifts, flowers, cards, and often a special meal. Even children celebrate with parties at school or at home with the anticipation of receiving some gift or treat, often chocolate.   So much emphasis is placed on this holiday that many feel forgotten, alone, or even unloved. How many received only a few Valentine cards or none at al

"I struggled to get dressed..." Throwing back the covers, I slowly swung my legs to the side of the bed. My lungs heaved with a cough as I swallowed carefully. Razor blades seemed to slice my throat. Slowly switching on the light, I squinted my eyes as my head pounded in protest. I wanted to curl back up in bed and sleep the day away, but I wanted answers. I needed to head to the doctor’s appointment to find out what was afflicting my body. After nearly two weeks of being hom

"You can call 24/7..." Just a week ago, major freezing snowstorms roared across almost half of the nation. In places like Arkansas, we were bombarded with mostly snow and some freezing rain. We were fortunate this time around. However, many people are still trapped in their homes because of thick snow and the lingering freezing temperatures.   In other areas like Oxford, Mississippi, or Nashville, Tennessee, these places were mostly hit with freezing rain that quickly coated