Our Choices Newsletters
Monday, February 24, 2003
EDITED and TRANSFERED by VICKY MONTIGNEY
Ocal newsletter
Vol. 3 No. 6 Editor: Wendy Brown
March 2003
What’s Happening by Rita Sweeney
A get well wish goes out to Mary Theresa H. She’s recuperating from
surgery.
Ann Marie T. is an aunt and a godmother. It was a girl born on January
11,2003. She was 7lbs. 15 oz. and 20 inches long. Her name is Tricia Marie
Tini.
Our Choices Drop-in Center donated $325.00 to the American Cancer
Society. We’ve been collecting it for about 7 1/2 months Paul La. presented
it at their Telethon February 22nd and 23rd. Paul is a cancer survivor.
Kathy D.’s dog Chelsea is turning 12 on March 5!!
Feb. 12—The Valentine Party-We had a great meal, Cheeseburgers and
Macaroni and Cheese, also some left-overs. Dessert was Red Velvet Cake
and a Chocolate/Berry Dessert. The King was Steve L. and the Queen was
Franny F. Tina won the 50/50! The King and Queen started off the dancing
at the end of the party. We even had a Conga Line!
Center Hours
Monday 12:30PM-8:30 PM
Tuesday 4:30PM-8:30 PM
Wednesday 12:30PM-8:30 PM
Friday 10:30AM-3:30 PM
Our Choices Drop-In Center
First Presbyterian Church
Broad And Church Streets
Phone # 455-1669
E-Mail Address : OCAL@ptd.NET
Web Site: WWW.home.ptd.NET/~OCAL/INDEX..HTM
The Scripture Corner
Some folks say they would like to do volunteer work when they retire. Just to spend some
free time usefully. But I say, why wait till you retire, do it now. I’ve heard it said that it
increases your self-esteem when you do something for someone else. Well, it’s true and it
does other things for you as well. It takes your mind off your problems,which when
constantly thought about can become much too large to handle yourself. It’s one thing
to plan how you will solve a difficulty, but it’s even better to trust the Lord with your
problems. He is wonderfully able to answer the dilemma’s without your help,thank you
very much!! So instead of obsessing over your problems, get busy helping someone else
and give your problems to Him. According to Daniel 3:17, our God was able to deliver the
3 Hebrew children from the blazing furnace that they were going to be thrown into.
Because they wouldn’t worship the golden image of King Nebuchadnezzar the penalty
was the fiery furnace. God can rescue us,they said,but even if He doesn’t He will be with
us through it and we’ll come out without even smelling of smoke like the 3 Hebrews came
out of the furnace that the King put them in. When you focus on Him instead of your
problem, you’re bringing Him glory by trusting Him to save you. For the Lord knows He
has a good plan for your future, it’s a plan to give you a hope,it’s not a plan to harm
you. He knew about your problem even before you were born. He sees the end from the
begining and knows exactly what you need before you even pray. (see Jeremiah 29:11-14)
So when you are busy helping others while your problem seems to be getting worse. He
can work His miracles for you because you’re out of His way. The best thing for you is to
put J.O.Y
MENU
March 3rd—Lasagna
March 4th—T.B.A.
March 5th—Pizza
March 7th—Lunch—Tuna Sandwiches
March 10th—Breakfast for Dinner (Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Bacon, Pancakes, and Juice
March 11th—T.B.A.
March 12th—Chicken Francais over Angel Hair Pasta
March 14th—Lunch—Grilled Cheese and Soup
March 17th—Roast Beef, Red Potatoes, and Carrots
March 18th—T.B.A.
March 19th—Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
March 21st—Lunch—Fish and Fries
March 24th—Beef Stew by Marie G.
March 25th—T.B.A.
March 26th—Meat Lasagna by Bill R.
March 28th—Lunch—Pierogies
March 31st—Haluski by Carol L.
ACTIVITIES
March 5th—Trip to Walmart at 6:30
March 17th—St. Patrick Day Party (Wear Green)
March 19th—Baking for Mall
March 21st—Baking for Mall
March 22nd—Community Carnival at Mall
March 23rd—Community Carnival at Mall
March 26th—Trip to Mall at 6:30
Nurse’s Nook
by
Kathy Dixon
Could You Be Lactose Intolerant?
Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest significant amounts of lactose, the
predominant sugar of milk.
This inability results from a shortage of the enzyme lactose. Lactose breaks down milk
sugar into simpler forms that can be absorbed by the bloodstream. When there is not
enough lactose to digest the amount of lactose consumed, the results, although not usually
dangerous, may be very distressing.
Common symptoms include nausea, cramps, bloating, gas, and diarrhea, which
begins about 30 min. to 2 hours after eating or drinking foods containing lactose.
Milk and dairy products usually cause the most distress, but milk and milk products are
often added to prepared foods, so ingredients on food labels should be read.
The most common tests that measure lactose absorption are the lactose tolerance
test, the hydrogen breath test, and the stool acidity test. These can be ordered by your
doctor, and can be done on an outpatient basis.
Fortunately lactose intolerance is relatively easy to treat. Symptoms can usually be
controlled through diet. Limiting milk and dairy products, or using lactose-reduced
products can help. Lactose enzyme tablets are available without a prescription. The
tablets are taken with the first bite of dairy foods.
When dairy products are restricted, calcium needs to be replaced in the diet.
Eating green vegetables and fish
such as salmon are good choices.
If you think you may be lactose intolerant, ask your doctor to be tested. Your
doctor can suggest what dietary changes are best for you, and you can begin to feel a lot
more comfortable.
