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Good News Psychiatric Rehabilitation Group

Every Day my not be good  This is a news letter meant to bring you all good news and pay it forward stories found in the me- But there is something dia. The purpose is to help with coping and heal- good in every day! - ing by hearing positive news to make you feel Unknown positive and happy.

A note from the Editor! During this time of uncertainty the group and myself wanted to try to keep something consistent and to spread some good news. We know that the news we are hearing now isn't always good or positive. So I reached out to the group members and they were all on board to work on their own time and write articles. The group members select- ed their topics, and write their articles as a coping technique to help them through this time. Staff then talked with them and typed it up for them. We really hope that you enjoy the information and that it helps you in some way during this time. My group members are so dedicated to what they do, it brings such joy to me and my heart. Stay positive, Jill

Candy Time 6. Hershey’s solid milk chocolate eggs, nope for me its dark chocolate or no chocolate at all.

with lil Honey Bee 7. Snickers eggs; eggs, eggs everywhere.

Hi Peeps; lil Honey Bee is still buzzing, I am not 8. Whooper robin eggs, basically the jaw breaker happy about staying in my hive but I will still be a of Easter candy honey and do an article for you all. Since Easter is 9. Nestle Butterfinger nest eggs.; dang more eggs. upon us, time to talk candy. So here is a list of the top Easter candy to tickle your sweet tooth. 10.Rustle Stover Marshmallow eggs, even more eggs. 1. Reese's Peanut butter eggs, the two best things in the world and I will fight anyone who disa- 11.Jelly beans; I put these on the list mainly be- grees. cause people love to hate them. If candy corn is the fruit cake of Halloween Jelly beans are the 2. Cadbury crème eggs, very yummy but why is candy corn of Easter. I hope the next time I there a bunny for the spokes person. write an article I will be out of my hive. Stay 3. Cadbury mini crème eggs, cute little babies. safe friends, love from lil honey 4. Chocolate Lindt gold bunny, sorry guys its not bee made of gold.

5. Cadbury caramel egg, suddenly I want scram-

bled eggs

In Hope During Hard Times

The days we existed now are trying times on all of us. Stress brought on by the chaos and change as we learn how to adapt; with the compliance that the government has imposed on us all. Though stressed out we can all do ourselves a favor and remain calm. “We’re all in this together”; with that in mind the mass hysteria and the greedy of ill informed that has become part of the problem instead of the solution. Keeping that in mind I find my faith helps me to be strong in my troubled waters. Turning to the light or as others might know it your higher power or in my instance; God. I have found that being there for each other; even though we need to communicate over the phone or keeping distance that this is not the end; this too will pass. Let us all come together as best we can and in understanding of the unconditional love that is there for all of us to receive as well as give. We can be the light and brighten up someone’s day with kind- ness of words and actions for both the person giving and receiving benefit and positive energy will rein over them and blessings from God. I know this from my own experiences; as I keep my faith in God be well people of God and blessed knowing that he is not forsaken.

Peace and blessings D’niceman P.S. inspired by Bon Jovi: Living on a Prayer, and Journey: Don’t Stop Believing and Faithfully. Immediately press 2 or 3 jellybeans or candy eggs into No Bake Birds Nest Cookies each nest. Let stand until firm or refridgeate about 10 minutes. Makes about 24 treats Store in tightly covered container. Ingredients:

1 C milk chocolate chips Easter Corn Casserole 2/3 C peanut butter chips Ingredients:

1 can (5oz) chow 2 cans whole kernel corn mein noodles about 1 can cream corn 2 1/2 C. 1 box Jiffy corn muffin mix 1 C (about 54) Cadbury mini eggs candies or jelly beans 1/2 c. Butter Directions: 1 C. sour cream Line a large tray with wax paper

Place milk chocolate chips and peanut butter chips in large microwave safe bowl Preheat oven to 350

Microwave at medium for 1 minute; stir Add 1 box jiffy corn muffin mix to a large bowl, add 1 can creamed corn, drain 2 cans of corn and add the corn to the If necessary microwave at medium an add 10 seconds at a bowl, add 1 c. sour cream, melt the 1/2 c. butter and add time, stirring after each heating until chips are melted and to the bowl. Mix all the ingredients together and pour mix- mixture is smooth when stirred. ture into an oven safe pan that has been sprayed with non Immediately add chow mein noodles, (break very large stick spray. noodles); stir well to coat completely. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Drop mixture by heaping teaspoons onto prepared try, press down with a spoon to form nest shape. Miracle on Ice Hey sports fans this is MG and I would like to tell you a little about something that happened 40 years ago, at the 13th Winter Olympics in Lake Placid New York; the miracle on ice hockey game. But before we can go there I want to give a little back story about America at this time, imagine 1978, we were 5 years out of Vietnam, the steel mills were shut- ting down, the recession was on and there were high unemployment rates. Then in 1979 there was the Iran hostage crisis, and don’t forget the cold war was still giving the American’s a chill from Russia, just imagine the slow, low pulse of the American spirit.

“Great moments are born from great opportunities, and that’s what you have here tonight boys, that’s what you’ve earned here tonight, one game, if we played them 10 times, they might win 9, but not this game, not tonight.”

The USA hockey team, comprised of just college kids with no experience in high scale hockey play at all, especially going into the Olympics. The Russians whom we were facing in this game were an expe- rienced hockey team, they were seasoned veterans, they had no jobs, there job was to play hockey in the Olympics. They were the Gods, and heavily favorited too. Then the improbable happened, the kids from the USA beat the giants from Russia, 4 to 3, what should have been the Russians ticket into the Gold medal round was now taken from them. As uttered by legendary sports caster Al Michael’s “11 seconds, you’ve got 10 seconds, the count down going on right now, Morrow up to Silk, 5 seconds left in the game, do you believe in Miracles?”

I wanted to give something that would pop or dazzle, give inspiration, light and hope in a time where our lights might not be shining as bright as usual. I saw this poster in my garage and just knew this was the story. I hope that this articles helps lift you up and brings a smile to your day and touches your spirits as it does mine. Effected by the Quarantine

It started March 17th 2020, life was going to be different in a whole new way and like everyone else I wasn't sure I was going to like it. My emotions were all over the place my thoughts were scattered. I wasn't sure how things were gonna be half the world was panic buying, nearly everything in the stores were gone, the stores and warehouses couldn't keep up with product. When we would go to the store we couldn't find anything we needed along with anything we wanted. Slowly as time went on the AA meetings I was attending were cancel- ling, stores were closing and doctors offices were closing. EVERY- WHERE was turning into a ghost town. We are being told to stay in- side our home, wash our hands, use hand sanitizer, take extra prop- er precautions. And if that isn't enough people are sick or dying. Be- ing quarantined and locked in our home hasn't been fun at all being away from all my family, my work family, my AA family and all my friends has been one of the worst situations I have dealt with. Not working is a financial strain and stressful, I am lost angry at times and scared. Scared that this virus may never let go scared that this world will stay the way it is scared that my loved ones will get sick or worse. I’m a mess mentally and emotionally, I keep in contact with friends and loved ones, my support groups. Though I do keep faith that I will return to work, social interactions, meeting and being with my friends, ones day again. ~ no matter the situation don’t ever loss HOPE ~ TW

Grow Yourself a Beautiful Pansy Lilac Garden Camilla Most Popular Spring Flowers this list is just of the Sweet Pea top 12, there is actually a total of 76 different Peony spring flowers and I will name a few of them af- Holly Hocks ter the top 12. Touch me nots

Eastern Red Bud 1. Lilly of the Valley Jack in the pulpit 2. Crocus Buttercup 3. Snowdrop Corn Flower 4. Irises Tiger Lilly 5. Hyacinth

6. Tulip

7. Daffodil

8. Onions

9. Common Blue Bell 10. Winter Aconite 11. Creeping Phlox 12. Snake head Fritillary

Some of the other spring flowers are, Odd PA Laws! key’s onto trolley cars caused such a problem that the city created a law to stop the behavior and these days we complain about people talk- ing on their cell phones on the bus. Here are some oddball laws from PA; see if you’ve ever broken one of them. 7. All wine and liquor stores must be run by the state. Anyone who’s attempted to buy a bottle 1. Its illegal to discharge a firearm at a wedding in of wine on Sunday can attest to how fun this PA. So does that mean no shotgun wedding? particular law can be. 2. No singing in the bathtub. The shower is fair 8. You may not sleep on top of refrigerator out- game though. doors. Time to break this habit once and for all; 3. No more than 16 women may live together un- LOL der one roof. That’s a brothel according to PA 9. In Philly, you may not put pretzels in bags. law. Well what do you think; are you a Law breaker? 4. You may not catch a fish with your hands, in fact the only part of your body that you’re legal- ly allowed to catch a fish with is your mouth. Go figure.

5. In Morrisville, women must not wear make-up without a permit. Are you licensed to be wear- ing that mascara?

6. In Pittsburgh you may not bring your mule or donkey onto a trolly car with you. These days Pittsburgh doesn't have that many trolley’s...or donkeys. But its fun to think that there was a time in history when people bringing their don-

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