by Candyl Eyster | Aug 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
Gratitude is not an experience that is relegated to sunny days when everything is coming up roses. As M J Ryan, one of the creators of the book Random Acts of Kindness writes, “In the moments we are awake to the wonder of simply being alive, gratitude flows, no matter...
by Candyl Eyster | Jul 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
If we are not careful, one of the casualties of a busy life can be our relationships. We end up missing out on those opportunities to spend time together, catch up with old friends and former colleagues, and be there to support one another through difficult times....
by Candyl Eyster | May 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
On Thursday, April 11, over a dozen Gulfport restaurants including the Gulfport Comfort Café participated in the annual international Dining Out for Life (DOL) event. Each venue contributes from 25 to 100 percent of their meal-time proceeds to the local non-profit...
by Candyl Eyster | Mar 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Kristi Nelson accomplished journalist and published author succinctly sums up a reality we all struggle with and provides a simple but profound suggestion on how to deal with it: Life is imperfect. People are imperfect. Love is the perfect response. Love can keep us...
by Kimberly Snarr | Feb 26, 2019 | Blog, Community, EPIC Feed, Health & Wellness, HIV, Prevention, Uncategorized
HIV/AIDS still continue to threaten our health and world. In 2017, 39 million people were infected with HIV/AIDS globally, according to UNAIDS. The HIV virus is mainly spread through unprotected sex or sharing intravenous drug needles. It can turn fatal if left...
by Kimberly Snarr | Jan 29, 2019 | Bereavement, Blog, Community, Counseling, Grief, Uncategorized
It’s that time of year again for Cupid to strike and chocolate and roses to delight – Valentine’s Day. Countless sweethearts and families will show their love and celebrate the occasion. What happens when the one you loved has died? You never forget the feelings you...