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Do You Have Life Insurance?

Before my daughter was born, my husband and I never discussed the need or desire for a life insurance policy – oddly enough, it was one of the first topics of discussion we shared during a long night in her first week of life while we were sitting together, the baby sleeping soundly in my arms. Life is so very precious and a life that young and that tiny seems infinitely more precious – because the thoughts that go through your head are what happens if you’re not there? What happens if tomorrow never comes? What will happen to your … Continue reading →

Protect Your Children & Yourself From Type II Diabetes

Did you know that November is American Diabetes Month? I didn’t, but it’s a good a time as any to talk about our kids and our own health. Diabetes refers to a condition where your blood sugar or glucose levels are too high. You get glucose from the foods we eat and our bodies use glucose for energy. If we have too much of it, however, it’s not good for us. When a person develops diabetes, it’s usually because their pancreas makes too little or no insulin. Since insulin is the body’s way of processing glucose and transporting it into … Continue reading →