"Today's Solar Flare Spectacle & The Dolphins: Oh What A Beautiful Warning" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

 above courtesy: http://www.solarmonitor.org/full_disk.php?date=20120124&type=hxrt_flter&indexnum=1
Dear Ones:
     Yes, the various images of the sun have been quite spectacular lately.
     Some might even call them 'beautiful', but only in the context of 'beautiful, but daunting'.
     The image above is but a minuscule reflection of the violent and tumultuous universe around us--a universe which, once in a while commands our attention, as it does today.
     Recent NOAA 'Space Warnings' pages have been rift with all sorts of bar, colors, stars and blurts, the likes of which we do not often see all at the same time.

     above courtesy: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/alerts/warnings_timeline.htm
     Surely most of us know by now that 'something's up' because even the popular media has picked up on 'news of the sun'.  We ALL want to know what is going on. 
     Well, for a while now, I've been providing space weather 'Tutorials' in an effort to prepare readers for what we are now witnessing.
     Just click on the keyword 'Tutorials' below and you can easily bring yourselves up-to-date.

     Considering that things will be ratcheting up to a solar activity crescendo sometime in 2014, it might be worth your while to save as reference the links and information I have posted for you here over the past few years.
     If this is your first visit to www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com  here is a concise 'update':
     What we are witnessing now is the result of a so-called 'solar minimum', wherein the sun's activity becomes 'dimished' overall, on the large-scale of things.
     But, when the sun DOES erupt, the 'show' is more profound than it would be during a 'normal cycle'.  
     Experts tell us that 'solar minimums' come around every one hundred years, or so.

     As such, satellite transmissions will be affected/disrupted due to the increased 'proton storm activity' as charted below due to solar activity right now:

 above courtesy:  http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/pro_3d.html
     Dolphins and other creatures whose navigating systems are dependent upon a 'constant, reliable earth's magnetic field' are being beached and otherwise detoured.
     I suspect that migrating birds and other species will also exhibit atypical behaviors and patterns, as well.
     The reason for this is that our planets magnetic field has been 'jogged', but good, as a result of all the solar energy affecting not only the earth's atmosphere, but the earth, itself, as well:

above courtesy: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/rt_plots/mag_3d.html
     Additionally, radiation levels at high altitudes will be higher than normal, to the point that air travel patterns will be altered.
     Radio 'bursts' will affect our radio transmissions.  We can expect interruptions in cell phone and computer services.
     And finally, we must prepare ourselves for extremes of weather on earth due to the impact of all this on-going solar flare energy on planet earth.
     Just how this will manifest is not always predictable and we cannot always specifically know, although educated guesses can be made.
     We would do well to be on the lookout for volcanic, tornadic, tsunamic, and seismic activity, most likely coupled with fierce rain, snow, wind, flooding, dust and other weather-related 'events'.
     Below is a 'look' at solar 'wind' at the present time.  You should be aware that there is always a lag-period of from 2-5 days (approx.) between the time energy-in all of it's manifestations--'flares' off the sun, and the moment when it impacts the earth's atmosphere and then earth, itself.

 above courtesy: http://umtof.umd.edu/pm/latest2day.gif
     Click 'Tutorials' and other keywords below for a list of articles I have written to date which translate NASA-ese and NOAA-ese into 'english' so that you can learn all you need to know to keep up to date with the ever-changing conditions of our universe.
God Bless & Keep You & Your Loved Ones Safe
Rev. Barbara Sexton
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
    

"The Gay Community's Strange & Cruel Attempt To 'Out' Tim Tebow As Punishment For His Open Christianity" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

     courtesy http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2012/01/12/is-tim-tebow-gay/

READ HERE:

"All that pious religious bulls--t he spews…at the end of the day, that’s not him. That’s what his parents and his pastors have drilled into his head from the day he was born. The kid doesn’t even know who he really is. When you’re indoctrinated with religion from birth, and you commit your life to the all-consuming sport of football, there isn’t much time left for true self-discovery. If he is in fact gay, he may not know it. Even if he does, chances are slim he’d be comfortable telling his mother…or pastor…let alone us.

If Tebow is gay, he is buried beneath so much crap he many never get out from under it. Instead of attacking him for it, maybe reaching out a helpful hand would be nice. Don’t get me wrong, he’s still a crappy quarterback. But all that “my lord and savior Jesus Christ” stuff…could be Tebow’s cry for help.

So I’m gonna lay off Tim a little. If he is in fact gay, and if he does in fact ever figure that out, he’s going to need all the support he can get."
LINK: http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2012/01/12/is-tim-tebow-gay/
Dear Ones:
     Oh, boy.  We will need a lot of healing here, as we consider the simple question:
     Is Tim Tebow gay?

     I feel this is his business, but anti-Christian bigots' are attacking poor Tim for his Christianity by attempting to 'out' him online.

     I wonder what 'Hammerman Jews' have to say about about this?

     Do they believe it will 'help' their 'gay marriage industry' somehow?

     This seems like pretty poor treatment at the hands of the LGBT community of 'one of their own', if their assertions are correct about Tebow.

     But I believe (hope) these LGBT Christianophobes are relatively few in number and are merely 'guessing' about Tim's sexual orientation, which they are using as justification to taunt and be cruel to him as only they can be to their 'own'.

     I've seen something akin to this before in churches--gays attempting to 'out' closeted gays in order to fatten their ranks for one socio-political reason or others--thinking this was 'okay'.

     Well, it wasn't okay and some people needed to be protected.

     And this public bullying is over the top, in my opinion.

     Just Google: 'Is Tim Tebow gay?' and see just how prevalent this 'Tebow outing phenomenon' has become, especially since the Rabbi Hammerman 'Tebow-knocking' article originally came out on Dec. 12, 2011
LINK:  http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2012/01/original-text-archived-screen-shot-of.html

     Coincidence?  I don't know.

     But circumstantially, at least,  it looks like Tim's 'outing' by the LGBT community is intended to serve as his 'punishment' for being 'too religious'.

     This is horrible.  And while I feel sorry for decent gays who do NOT engage in this type of thing with their brothers and sisters IN the religious community...and outside of it...I also believe it is incumbent upon them to make things right-

     Unless this is merely what now passes as 'acceptable' amongst Progressive Liberals in America today.

Blessings-

Rev. Barbara Sexton

"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.com

"Original Text: Archived Screen-Shot Of Rabbi Hammerman's Anti-Christian Rant On Tim Tebow--In Case You Missed It" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

Source (one of many) : http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=48171
Dear Ones:
     CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE TO ENLARGE THIS PIECE OF CHRISTIANOPHOBIC hatred.
     I've written a number of pieces already on this and will be addressing Rabbi Hammerman's unhealthy and cruel obsession with Tim Tebow's mother and her apparently 'at-risk' pregnancy.
     I have a strong stomach, but Rabbi Josh's 'spiritual commentary' (as if he had a prayer) for Tim Tebow's mom chills me to the bone.
     How dare a man...let alone a Jewish clergyman...'pontificate' to a Christian woman who is carrying and already in love with her unborn child, about whether or not her child is worth 'saving'?
     I have a friend whose mother was told in the eighth month of pregnancy that her child 'had a big, boxy head'.  His mother was inclined to follow 'doctors' orders and have a late-term abortion.
     Fortunately for my friend, his Aunt (his mother's sister) intervened and my friend was born...
     And, yes, with a 'big, boxy head'.  But he is alive and is a wonderful, able and super intelligent person!
     For now, focus on the Rabbi's Christianophobia, which alone is cause for concern.  But as you read about this burgeoning story, please remember what you have read here and that those who intend to do 'evil' are attempting to purge all this from the Internet.
     Who can blame them?  But I, for one, don't want to see that happen.

     No doubt about it.  This is one case where no ministry IN THE WORLD can begin any healing before the repugnant pimple of prejudice is 'popped', cleared, cleaned and prevented from 're-appearing'.
     I know in my heart that Jews in Stamford and CT don't hate Christians as much as Rabbi Hammerman would have us believe.
     But for those who so obviously support exactly this sort of anti-Christian bigotry BY YOUR SILENCE (take note Interfaith Council of SW CT, of whom Rabbi Hammerman is a stalwart member)...
     We are not about to sit by silently, complacently and acquiescently, for any of this.
     Rabbi Hammerman's quick and stealthy 'retraction' and pseudo-apology tells us all we need to be aware of what is and what may come.
"Peace On Earth, Goodwill To Men On Whom God's Favor Rests" (the real quote)
Rev. Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

"An Inconvenient Truth For Rev. Kate Heichler & The Interfaith Council Of SW CT: Christianophobia In Their Midst" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

 Rev. Kate Heichler (photo http://interfaithcouncil.net/books.aspx )
     The amazing silence of the Interfaith Council of SW CT on Rabbi Joshua Hammerman's (Temple Beth El) shenanigans.  What say you, Council 'Steering Committee' listed below?  Your silence is deafening!
 The Rev. Kate Heichler,The Rev. Michael Hyman, Rabbi Joshua Hammerman, Mr. Duane Hill, The Rev. Cari Jackson (formerly Sr. Pastor of FCC Stamford, suddenly 'gone'), The Rev. Tommie Jackson, Ms. Debra Katz,The Rev. Mark Lingle, The Rev. Douglas McArthur, The Rev. Juan Paniagua,The Rev. LeRoy Parker, Ms. Marie Orsini Rosen,Ms. Eileen Swerdlick, The Rev. Mary Thies
LINK:  http://interfaithcouncil.net/books.aspx :


     Have you anything to say about THIS?  Read "Anti-Christian Bigotry Is Still Bigotry"
http://www.commentarymagazine.com/2011/12/14/anti-christian-bigotry-joshua-hammerman/  
     Won't you speak up about Christianophobia?
     Won't you stand up against anti-Christian bigotry?
Rev. Barbara Sexton
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com 

"Christianophobe Stamford Rabbi Josh Hammerman Apologizes For His Anti-Christian Bigotry" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Members-of-all-faiths-gather-in-support-of-Islam-630355.php
Dear Ones:
     This is upsetting, yes, but it is hardly surprising in liberal Stamford, CT that this type of thing should originate here.
     But, Rabbi Joshua Hammerman of Temple Beth El recently 'went off', as many Progressive Libs are wont to do as if it is their birthright.  He raled on 'those not like himself'...and on those who do not hold to 'his particular social justice values'.
     The Rabbi's blog is called, ironically, 'On One Foot: Joshua Hammerman's Blog.  Unfortunately Rabbi Josh, you don't have a FOOT to stand on with your anti-Christian rant.
LINK: http://joshuahammerman.blogspot.com
     I am very used to hearing from religious leaders with Rabbi Hammerman's mindset, especially ever since he played a major role in some ill-conceived interfaith shenanigans in the 'interfaith community'.
LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2010/08/shariah-law-preached-from-stamford.html 
     But recently, Rabbi Hammerman's blew it bigtime!  Even I was surprised when he decided to zero in on all moderate/conservative CHRISTIANS in a very unkind (and weird) way by saying,

"If Tebow wins the Super Bowl, against all odds, it will buoy his faithful, and emboldened faithful can do insane things, like burning mosques, bashing gays and indiscriminately banishing immigrants."
     WHAT IN HEAVEN'S NAME ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT, RABBI JOSH HAMMERMAN?  HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND? 
     Not surprisingly, 'Jewish Week' pulled Rabbi Hammerman's article and the good Rabbi offered an 'apology'.
LINK:  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2011/12/jewish-week-apologizes-for-anti-tebow-column-by-rabbi-tim-tebow-denver-broncos-rabbi-joshua-hammerman/1 
not because they wanted to, but because they had to.
     Popular outrage saw to that.
     Be that as it may, it is worthwhile for people of ALL faiths (as well as for all atheists/agnostics) to educate themselves about the anti-Christian/anti-religion bigotry that is running rampant today.
     I, myself,  never realized that Rabbi Josh was such a Christianophobe.  He certainly successfully hid it from me in the 22+ years I have been acquainted with him via the faith community.
     But do draw your own conclusions.  May God grant us the ability to live together peaceably, if it is at all possible.
     To my fellow Christians, I say learn and be wiser.  Then do as Jesus would do.  
     Be smart about those who intend us harm and be as agreeable and understanding as possible with those who are 'different than ourselves'.
     Forgive Rabbi Josh Hammerman and sin not as he has in thought, mind, word and deed.
With Love In Christ
Rev. Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com
See: http://joshuahammerman.blogspot.com/
See also: http://biggovernment.com/jdunetz/2011/12/14/the-tim-tebow-hating-rabbi-and-progressive-bigotry/

'Huge Novartis Recall: Bufferin, Excedrin, Gas-X & NoDoz" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

photo courtesy http://www.pharma.us.novartis.com/info/about-us/index.jsp

From the FDA:

"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Parsippany, January 8, 2012 – Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. (NCH) announced today that it is voluntarily recalling all lots of select bottle packaging configurations of Excedrin® and NoDoz® products with expiry dates of December 20, 2014 or earlier as well as Bufferin® and Gas-X Prevention® products with expiry dates of December 20, 2013 or earlier, in the United States. NCH is taking this action as a precautionary measure because the products may contain stray tablets, capsules, or caplets from other Novartis products, or contain broken or chipped tablets.

The affected bottle sizes are attached to this release. The Novartis Consumer Health Inc. Lincoln, NE facility has voluntarily suspended operations and shipments to accelerate maintenance and other improvement activities at the site.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)."

LINK: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm286240.htm

"These over-the-counter products were distributed nationwide to wholesalers and retailers."

LINK: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm286240.htm

Here is a list of drugs affected by this recall:

LINK: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Safety/Recalls/UCM286242.pdf

This list includes the drugs highlighted above IN VARIOUS FORMS.  Be sure to check for yours!

"Adverse events that may be related to the use of these products may be reported to FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program either online, by regular mail or by fax:

• Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
• Regular Mail: use postage-paid FDA form 3500 available at:
  www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm .
  Mail to MedWatch, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD  20852-9787
• Fax: 1-800-FDA-0178

For more information, please visit http://www.novartis-otc.com/otc/index.html "

Some Endo Pharmaceutical products (made by Novartis) are ALSO under investigation:

"FDA is advising healthcare professionals and patients of a potential problem with opiate products manufactured and packaged for Endo Pharmaceuticals by Novartis Consumer Health at its Lincoln, Nebraska manufacturing site. Due to problems that occurred when these products were packaged and labeled at the site, tablets from one product type may have carried over into packaging of another product. This could result in a stray pill of one medicine ending up in the bottle of another product. The likelihood of this occurring in medication dispensed to patients is estimated to be low...Endo is not aware of any patient having experienced a confirmed product mix-up, nor any adverse events attributable to a product mix-up. Nonetheless, to ensure continued patient safety and access to these needed medicines, FDA advises patients and healthcare professionals to examine opiate medicines made by Endo in their possession and ensure that all tablets are the same. FDA and Endo are providing instructions on how to identify an incorrect tablet in these medicines.

Opiates are potent medications used to alleviate pain and are available only by prescription. The following Endo Pharmaceutical products^{1 2}may be affected by the packaging problem (see also www.endo.com³):

• Opana® ER (oxymorphone hydrochloride) Extended-Release Tablets CII
• Opana® (oxymorphone hydrochloride) CII
• Oxymorphone hydrochloride Tablets CII
• PERCOCET® (oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen USP) Tablets CII
• PERCODAN® (oxycodone hydrochloride and aspirin, USP) Tablets CII
• ENDOCET® (oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen USP) Tablets CII
• ENDODAN® (oxycodone hydrochloride and aspirin, USP) Tablets CII
• MORPHINE SULFATE Extended-Release Tablets CII
• ZYDONE® (hydrocodone bitartrate/acetaminophen tablets, USP) CIII

The likelihood of finding a wrong tablet in an opiate pain medication dispensed to patients is low and patients should not be unduly alarmed. For medications already in homes and pharmacies, there are simple steps (see links below) that patients and healthcare professionals can take to identify whether they have any affected products.

Patients should follow the instructions provided by FDA⁴ and Endo^{5 6}and look carefully at all of the pills in their pain medicine bottle. For any questions, patients should contact Endo Pharmaceuticals at1-800-462-3636 or ask their pharmacist or doctor for additional help in identifying whether there are any problems with their medication.

When dispensing a medication, pharmacists should perform a visual inspection according to the instructions provided by FDA⁷.

FDA is actively working with Novartis and Endo to address the manufacturing problems. Due to the problems that occurred when these products were packaged and labeled at the manufacturer, tablets from one product may have carried over into packaging of another product.

In the coming weeks we expect there will be periods of shortages for these products. FDA is working with Endo and Novartis to minimize the degree of impact. The degree of shortage will depend upon how quickly safeguards can be put in place to prevent this manufacturing issue from happening in the future and how soon manufacturing can be re-started.

Novartis has initiated a consumer level recall of the other non-opiate products made at their Lincoln, Nebraska manufacturing facility out of an abundance of caution for these other products. Please see the Novartis Press Release⁸ for more information.

FDA will update the public if this situation changes and more information is available."

LINK:  http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm286226.htm
Please check what you have in your medicine cabinet.  Be sure to consult your pharmacist or physician to learn what is best for you!
Blessings,
Rev. Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com 

"Darien, CT: Seeking Witnesses With Info Re: 'Hit & Run' Rear-Ending & Near Totaling Of A Tan 1997 Honda Accord Between Exits 13 & 11 By A Driver In A White Car At 2:30 am On Sun. Jan 8, 2012 " By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

INFO ON 'HIT & RUN' SOUGHT! 

Please, if anyone witnessed the rear-ending (and near 'totaling') of a tan 1997 Honda Accord at 2:30 am on Sun Jan 8, 2012 on I-95 South between exits 13 and 11, please contact BarbaraKSexton@aol.com


This accident has been reported to the Darien police, but the 'hit and run' victim STILL NEEDS YOUR HELP!


The driver who rear-ended the tan Honda FLED THE SCENE, and is believed to have hit the barrier, as well.  This driver who fled the scene must have also sustained substantial front-end (and side?) damage to his/her white vehicle.


All information will be treated with absolute confidentiality, anonymity guaranteed.  And 'leads' that will help the victim identify who hit them will be GREATLY APPRECIATED.


THIS NOTICE IS POSTED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT.
Thank you & God Bless You,
Rev. Barbara Sexton
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

"Fiddler's Green Of Stamford: Not Only 'Room', But A Whole Load Of Compassion At This Inn On Christmas This Year" By Rev. Barbara Sexton 'Dear Ones Healing Ministry'

 FIDDLER'S GREEN 280 Shippan Ave., Stamford, CT

http://www.fiddlerspub.com/

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1805665179&sk=wall

 Dear Ones:

     There it was--the 'proof'.

     More proof, I mean...that Stamford is an 'okay, stand-up, sentient, helpful and fiercely friendly' community.

     And this, on, of all days, an early Christmas morn, filled with anything but the happiness and good-tidings the day ordinarily implies.

     This year, 2011, hosted a most horrendous tragedy, the Badger-Johnson fire, which saw to the loss of three children Lily, Sarah and Grace Badger along with their grandparents Lomer and Pauline Johnson. 

     A frantic Stamford Red Cross worker taxed with the duty of 'canteening' Stamford firefighters and their fellow first-responders, did not know where to look on this December 25, 2011 for FOOD and DRINK for those she has dedicated herself to serve.

     Then she found FIDDLER'S GREEN ON SHIPPAN AVE.  Read here in Angela's own words:

"I had the task to find food for our canteening efforts on a day when most local restaurants were closed," Red Cross volunteer Angela Malizia told Patch. "I was hopeful to see the open sign lit up on the front window of Fiddler's Green. They did not hesitate to help as soon as I walked in and told them what was happening just a few blocks away. 

The owners and customers went above and beyond with the immediate action of cooking and donating of the food, loading my car and giving comforting assurance that we had a place we could rely on if we needed anything else."

READ THE REST HERE:

LINK: http://stratford.patch.com/articles/fatal-christmas-day-fire-in-stamford-ruled-accidental-in-nature
     After days, now weeks of blogging and posting and commenting about our tragic Stamford fire as a neighbor, I'd inadvertently found myself in some unsavory areas of cyberspace which left me kind of...well...kind of 'territorial' about Stamford, if truth be known.

     This surprised me, as I no fan of many things about Connecticut, even after 33 years, although I do love the people I know here.   But in the aftermath of this fire, there I was 'defending' 'everything Stamford'--from firefighters' responses to those by the Badger and Borcino parties and all with a weather eye on what is in my basic nature:

     Fighting for justice as my Christian faith mandates, while looking through the lens of own role as an emergency first-responder as a member of the Medical Reserve Corps based in Stamford, CT.

     I don't suppose it will be a surprise to you that I ruminate regularly on what to expect from our community should a 'worst case scenario' actually transpire.

     From an 'emergency-preparedness' standpoint and cold, clinical analysis, I'd say that we are, in this area, very well staffed and positioned to deal with come what may.

     This is a good to know considering how close we are to 'Ground Zero'.

     We've got 'brains', we've got 'brawn' (often in the same package!) and we've got resources.

     Yet, I've still challenged myself with evaluating just how THE STAMFORD COMMUNITY would pony-up at crunch-time, when catastrophe strikes.

     And I must say that the response to the tragic Stamford Christmas fire has given me a shot of confidence that we are in good stead regarding our ability to handle 'tragedy', large or small.

     As importantly, the kindness and generosity of FIDDLER'S GREEN has gladdened my heart no end!

     So, I would like to publicly THANK FIDDLER'S GREEN of STAMFORD for so generously and selflessly aiding Stamford Red Cross worker Angela Malizia and crew in order to provide provisions for Stamford firefighters and other first-responders early on Christmas morn 2011.

     GOD BLESS YOU FOR THE WORK OF YOUR HANDS AND HEARTS.  THEY WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.

     I enter this New Year not only with a greater awareness of fire safety, but with a renewed sense of the goodness of Stamford.

     So, no matter what 'negativity' you may hear or read about in the press after this 2011 Christmas fire in Stamford, remember that we are going to work through our grief together.

     Come what may, we live in a city where--even on Christmas--there is not only 'room', but a whole load of compassion at 'the Inn'.

May God Grant You Many New Years Blessings

Rev. Barbara Sexton

"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

email BarbaraKSexton@aol.com

 

IS IT POSSIBLE FOR US ALL TO BECOME 'CHAMPIONS OF COMPASSION'?  I pray so!-Rev. Barb

IN HONOR OF LILY, SARAH and GRACE, FROM THE FAMILY

Thank you for all your prayers and support during this very difficult time.
The funeral for Lily, Sarah and Grace will be held Thursday, January 5th at 10:30am at St. Thomas Church on Fifth Avenue between 53rd and 54th Streets in New York City. All are welcome.

Donations can now be made to The Other 364 Foundation, a foundation that has been developed in honor of Lily, Sarah and Grace, whose mission is to champion compassion every day of the year. Checks can be made out to:

The Other 364 Foundation
c/o Badger & Winters Group
135 Fifth Avenue 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10010

love@badgerfamilysupport.com

ROYALTY-FREE MEMORIAL IMAGES:

LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2011/12/god-rest-their-souls-as-stamford.html

LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2011/12/in-memoriam-for-badger-johnson-families.html
LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2011/12/in-christian-sympathy-for-those-lost-to.html

"If You Use Birth Control Pills, You Need To Be Aware Of This New Years Surprise" By Rev. Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

 courtesy http://www.webweaver.nu/clipart/new-years/3.shtml

Dear Ones:

     Sometimes, health-related situations arise which demand our immediate attention.

     Such is the case here, with a birth control 'pill' FDA Recall 'in-progress'...which is listed in the December 28, 2011 FDA 'Enforcement Report'.

     The FDA, itself, recognizes that there may be unintended consequences for those who use certain drugs during the interim period between the issuance of an 'Enforcement Report' and the actual 'RECALL' of the pharmaceuticals under discussion.

     I am not a fan of oral birth control pills- not so much from a 'moral perspective', but, rather, because there are very real health consequences to long-term users of these drugs.

     What I present here is purely from a scientific perspective as a biochemist.  You know the negative side-effects of your oral birth control methods, ladies.  Unfortunately, in this case, you can add an 'increased likelihood of unintended pregancies' due to packaging errors!

     Rev. Barb's advice: the shorter the duration of 'pill' use, the better.  Also, remember that oral contraceptives do NOTHING to protect you against STD's of all sorts.

     That being as it may,  here's a recent official FDA statement regarding 'RECALLS' currently suspended in a bureaucratic 'limbo':

"The FDA begins a pilot program seeking to expedite notifications of human drug product recalls to the public. The agency will modify the drug product section of the Enforcement Report¹⁷, published every Wednesday, to include actions that have been determined to be recalls, but that remain in the process of being classified as a Class I, II, or III action. Such recalls will be listed under the heading, “Recalls Pending Classification: DRUGS.” They will be reposted with their classification once that determination has been made. Send comments or suggestions to CDERRecallPilot@fda.hhs.gov." (Enforcement Report December 28, 2011

LINK: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/EnforcementReports/ucm285341.htm

      What this MEANS is that the FDA, (and I agree) feel that the public really ought to be notified ASAP about pending drug RECALLS even before the official weekly report comes out and even before a particular RECALL is officially 'classified' ("I, II or III").
     I have chosen here to highlight 3,220,845 cards of oral contraceptives distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico, since the stated reason these pills are in the process of being recalled is as follows: "Contraceptive Tablets Out of Sequence; blister cards were rotated 180 degrees, reversing the weekly tablet orientation."  (Enforcement Report Dec. 28, 2011)
LINK:  http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/EnforcementReports/ucm285341.htm

     And we all know what that means.
     You can be as responsible as you can and there will still be no way that you can be assured of the stated efficiency and efficacy of your favored birth control method.
     Be sure to check for your birth control brand...and check out the other pending RECALLS of other drugs in the Enforcement Reports.  Brand names of the affected oral contraceptives include Cyclafem, Emoquette, Gildess, Orsynthia, Previfem and Tri-Previfem. 
LINK: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/EnforcementReports/ucm285341.htm
     I applaud the FDA for featuring the information the public needs to see more prominently, as highlighted in their pilot program statement above.
     It's tough for patients to stay up-to-date as it is.  All of us can use all the help we can get when it comes to the health of ourselves and our loved ones.
     Here's the FDA Homepage LINK: http://www.fda.gov/default.htm
     You will find all FDA RECALLS & Enforcement Reports and other information there...and you should 'bookmark' it for future reference.
     And, of course, be sure to consult your personal health care provider for specific advice for you.

For Your Health & Happiness

God Bless You this New Year

Rev. Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

"If Only We Humans Could Get Along Like This- Cat & Dolphins VIDEO" By Rev. Barbara Sexton 'Dear Ones Healing Ministry'

Watch this video on YOUTUBE: http://youtu.be/rynvewVe21Y
If only we humans could get along like this cat and these dolphins!
May God Bless You With A Spectacular New Year
Rev. Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com