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11 THE BUZZ AROUND WAYNE COUNTY MARCH 2025 Love Out Loud By Kriquette Davis If life has taught me anything, it's this: don't wait to honor people until they're gone. Say the kind words now. Celebrate the goodness now. Let people feel their value while they're still walking beside us. Loss has away of sharpening that truth. When my friend Tommy passed, our community felt it deeply. He was joy, generosity, and kindness in motion. Two Wheelers for Tommy was born out of that love—put- ting brand-new bicycles into the hands of children who need encou ragement and hope. It keeps his legacy alive, yes... but more importantly, it reminds us how he lived: loving people out loud while he had the chance. Scripture says: "Encourage one another and build each other up."(1 Thessalonians 5:11) That's not meant for special occa- sions—it's a daily calling. A text. A hug. A thank-you. A prayer spoken over someone who may not even realize how much they need it. I truly believe those small moments are often how God shows His love most clearly—through us . Funeral flowers are beautiful, but affirmation while someone is living? That's life-giving. Healing, even. So here's my gentle nudge: reach out today. Tell some- one why they matter. Thank the quiet helpers. Love your people intentionally. Choose kind- ness on purpose. Because honoring people while they're alive doesn't just bless them— it grows our faith,strengthens our community, and keeps love in action exactly where it belongs: right here, right now. By Jessica Daly A good doctor's visit starts before you ever walk into the office. Taking a few simple steps can help you understand your health, ask better questions, and leave you feeling more confident. Before your visit, write down your main concerns. Bring a list of symptoms, medications, vitamins, and questions you want answered. CDC recommends preparing questions ahead of time so nothing important is forgotten during a short appoint- ment. If something worries you, write it down and say it out loud. During the visit, speak up if you do not understand something. Medical words can be confusing, and that is okay. Ask your provider to explain things in plain language or to repeat information. The NIH encourages patients to ask questions and to use the"teach-back"method which means you repeat information in your own words to make sure you un- derstood it correctly. Bring a trusted family member or friend if you can. They can help listen, take notes, and support you, especially during stressful visits. Before you leave, make sure you know the next steps. Ask what you should do at home, when to follow up, and who to contact if problems come up. You deserve clear information and respectful care. Being prepared, asking questions, and staying involved can make your doctor's visit moresuccessful and less stressful. Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); National Institutes of Health NIH) Always Near By Clara Barnes Costner It is a joy to share the good news It is never too late or in vain With a smile or kind greeting There are many souls to be gained There are wayward sheep grazing Just as we were at one time Someone sharing the good news Prayed for us and changed our minds Not everyone is so receptive However, God waits, answers prayers With a yes, no, maybe or wait He comes as we need Him, He is there That person waiting to be acknowledged Wanting someone to remember they exist Remind them God still loves all Let them know, they are missed As surely as the March wind blows Spring bulbs soon break the ground Wayward sheep will return soon No longer lost, but now found With open arms our Heavenly Father Stands, waits, and welcomes home Reminds us He was always near When ill, sad,wayward, alone "The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this forth, and even for evermore." Psalm 121:8 KJV Here's The Deal God is the only one who can help us love other people. We have to ask Him to help us love others. Pray for the ones that make you irritaed or mad. Pray for them and their families everyday until all those emotions go away. Are you willing to be obedient and pray for those who hurt you or persecute you? Go ahead and be obedient, get over yourself and pray for that person for the next few weeks or more and see what God will do. His love is best and His love is amazing. 1 Corinthians 4-7—4Love endures long and is patient and kind; love never is envious nor boils over with jealousy, is not boastful or vainglorious, does not display itself haughtily. 5 It is not conceited (arrogant and inflated with pride); it is not rude (un- mannerly) and does not act unbecomingly. Love (God's love in us) does not insist on its own rights or its own way, for it is not self -seeking; it is not touchy or fretful or resent- ful; it takes no account of the evil done to it [it pays no attention to a suffered wrong].6 It does not rejoice at injustice and unrigh- teousness, but rejoices when right and truth prevail. 7 Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, is ever ready to believe the best of every person, its hopes are fadeless under all circumstances, and it endures everything [without weakening] Mary Kay Best, Pastor The Church at Beston bestonchurch.com How to Have a More Successful Doctor Visit