Pediatric Pointers
by Dr. Joey Bell, Pembroke Pediatrics
1 remember the first time 1 swam bv myself An old friend of nunc
showed me how to swim in the lake at the Recreation Centerfnow the
Cultural Center) when 1 was Five And like many generations of Indian
childrcmn Robeson County. 1 have spent ,y fair share of time in
cold waters of "the river" VVc all have memories of time spent in or
around water, but we must always keep in mind that there arc certain
precautions we should teach our children about water safety
You may not know tins, but be aware that drow rang is the third most
common cause of death for children less than 4 years of age In actual
numbers, this is more than S.OOOdrow mngs per year In children there
arc three particulars high-risk groups toddlers, teenage bovs. and seizure
disorders Parents of young toddlers just beginning to w alk must
remember that continous. responsible supervision is absolulley essential
around water Hav ing experienced a near drowning with my
own two year old . 1 am reminded how fast a toddler can get away
from you and in to water Drowning accidents of teenage boys are
often related to drug or alcohol ingestion, diving in unsafe water, or
boating accidents Important attention to water safety focusing on these
risky activities should be begun in early childhood and reinforced
through teenage years
Children with seizure disorders (epilepsy) are four tunes more at
risk for drowning accidents These children are at risk for having a
seizure while in the . .... .
water where they can not help themselves out Such children should
swim only under close, continous supervision by individuals trained
in water rescue
As an intersting side note, the American Academy of Pediatrics has
review ed the once popular pracuce of swimming instructions for young
infants. The Academy docs not endorse this practice because it may
lcavethe parents with a false sense of security for their infant around
water Remember infants^cannot be instructed in water safety or how
to respond to emergency situations.
As always, education and prevention is the key to avoiding a bad
outcome. Education of parents and children regarding appropriate
precautions, water safety practices, swimming skills and rescue are
most important. Proper fencing around pools, appropriate adult supervision
and the use of life-jackets are other keys to prevent drowning
deaths.
So whether you are at the beach with your family, fishing at a pond,
or even in the good ol'Lumbee River, dont forget about the water
safety It will make far a much more enjoyable summer.
Search for Truth
by Elder Joseph Bullard
LIVING BY DYING
"Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the
earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much
fruit." John 12:24.
In the verse immediately before this one. Jesus referred to
His own death and glorification In the verse immediately after.
He speaks of His followers and says, "He who loves his life loses
it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal
life." The figure of a grain of wheat dying in order to live, then,
can be applied both to Jesus, who died in order that sinners
might live, and to Jesus' followers, who must die to sin.if they arc
to live in righteousness.
Sin brings death; there are no two ways about that. God
warned Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden that that would be
the result of transgression, and it has always been so. Either the
sinner dies in his sin. or Jesus dies for his sin. Although Jesus
dies for sin, to be redeemed the sinner must die to sin.
Here is the first step in partaking of the divine nature.
Before we can take on a new nature, the old one?or the "old
man,"'as Paul calls it-?must die. A more common word for his
death is repentance. It means sorrow for sin to the point of
abhorrence. When we catch a glimpse of the holiness of God's
character, and of how our disobedience has hurt Him and
caused the death of His Son, we will hate sin.. When Job saw
himself in a true light he despised himself and repented in dust
* ''and ashes (Job 42:6). We will feel the same way.
This hatred is not just for sin in general, but for our own
particular acts and spirit of rebellion. Repentance involves confession.
We are prepared to admit wherein we have sinned. We
are also ready to admit we deserve no quarter, that we deserve to
die. We can only throw ourselves upon the mercy of God.
This is dying to sin. This is casting ourselves upon the Rock,
Christ Jesus, recognizing there is no hope for us as sinners
except in the salvation Christ has provided. In thus casting
ourselves on Jesus, self is broken Self-sufficiency, self-willfulness.
or shall we say. just plain selfishness, gives way to Christcentered
thinking. 4
Only when we have died to sin are we ready to be bot n again.
Who Am I?.... ^ bv Erwin Jacobs
As I am mostly confined to my house due to a bout with the gout, I
have a lot of time to play several religious cassettes I was given a few
days ago. It has been a very uplifting experience listening to the many artists
lifting their praises to our Creator (God and his Son "Jesus" who
paid the ultimate sacrifice for our sins.) I'm reminded of a celebration of
Brian's wedding vows taken Saturday, July 6th, 2002 and also a celebration
of the Life of my church brother 's "only son," on Sunday, July
7th. My neighbor, Mr Randy Smith and his wife lost their only son last
week. Randall as everyone knew him, succumbed to several tumors of
the head. He was only 37 years old and the father of one young son.
No words spoken to his father and mother can really heal the void he
left behind. The most comforting words his father said to me also, my
pastor Dr Dianna Killian said at his serv ice, assured a packed chapel
at the Boles Funeral Home in Laurinburg Sunday. This is what she
said "Randy Smith is with His Heavenly Father because He accepted
Christ about 2 weeks before he departed his earthly life," He had a
very peaceful look on his face I sat in the chapel about 45 minutes
looking at him and the strangest feeling came over me It is almost
impossible to explain You see on August 10th. 1999,1 too lost my son.
Rickey Jacobs My problem is I don't know if he knew the Lord before
his life was taken way from him as he was beaten to death in Greenville,
South Carolina He had a very sad look on his face. (He was 42 years
old).
I read a four page letter today from Attorney Morris Dees of Montgomery.
Alabama thanking me and letting me know that lie and Ms
Rosa Parks were putting my name "on the wall of tolerance" in that fair
city.
Also. I have received a certificate honoring me I have received many
honors, but hopefully some day I can journey to Montgomery and
view the wall personally and meet Mr Dees It gives me great joy to
know I have made a difference in this world of turmoil (may it be so
small) As I look around, sec on the TV. in the daily newspaper of all the
atrocities taking place. I thank God 1 can do something to make this
world a better place to live in I ask the readers of this column, can you
truthfully say the same'' I urge you to try and sec if you can't do a little
something, it only takes a small amount of effort.
I have had a little response about my grandfather's cemetery at
Harpers Ferry Church Hopefully before the end of the year there will
be enough money come in to make the project a reality Many promises
have been made, but talk is cheap in my book. Action speaks better
than words is my philosophy. There arc enough of Pap and Granny 's
descendants living to build a high wall around that small cemetery,
much less a small fence to protect it from vandals and cncroachcrs I
urge you to please do your part to help us finish what has been
started.
Another project is the Veterans Memorial of Robeson County If you
get the Carolina Indian Voice, you know there is a need there also
Please send your donations in to the Lumbcc Bank in Pembroke, NC.
Address the contribution to Robeson County Veterans Memorial Fund
(which was established in 1999). Thank you! Several articles have
been published by myself and others asking to help make this project
a reality!
I continue to write worthwhile articles which appeal to my readers 1
hope this one has touched at least somebody's heart.
So until next time. May our Creator (God) smile on you!!
Reflections by Alta Nye Oxendine
WHEN ARE YOU LEAVING THIS WORLD?
Some people (especially childicn ami teen-agers) seem to be SURE
they mil be around until at least 75 A lot of Chnsuans expect to leave
when Jesus returns, which (of course) COULD be just around the
corner Or it could be several centuries from now (Remember the
Millcntcs who were so convinced that Jesus was JUST ready to return
that they sold all their belongings and climbed onto housetops
waiting for that event to happen9 (At least this is the way 1 remember
hearing the account.) It happened in the 1800s. over a century ago
The Bible says that we will not be told ahead of time when it is
going to happen
But there 's another possibility, one that some of us have been made
PAINFULLY aware of ?right smack dab in the middle of our livcs"thc
possibility that we will find our earthly life cut OFF at a surprisingly
early age (For my boys it was 20 and 25 The other boy. Junior,
was also 15 ) For others it may be age 10. 5. 2. oronlyONE DAY old
Perhaps since the 9/11 tragedy, even those teens w ho tended to live
on the edge, convinced that they were invincible, have been forced to
face the reality that none of us knows the day. the hour, the month, or
the year w hen we w ill be in the process of passing on to a different
kind of existence
We don't have to wait until old age to make this decision With
God's help 1 want to be ready to stay here and do my part in carrying
out His work OR to bid farewell to this relatively transient life, and
move on to the permanent one referred to in John Newton's poem/
song. "Amazing Grace
"When we've been there ten thousand (10.000) years.
Bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise.
Than when we first begun "
The beloved, packed-with-meaning song, "Amazing Grace" is found
in the hymnals of many diffcrwH-dsjnominations. 1 used one of my
parents' songbooks to check on the exact wording. "Songs for Worship"
was copyrighted in 1958, by Zondervam Music Publishers, and
published by Zondcrvan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, MI.
I think the approach of death must be a little like suddenly seeing
the "law" coming our way. A lot of people get scared when they see a
highway patrol car. But I don't mind, because I made a personal commitment
to drive safely before getting my first driver's license. And.
although I was stopped twice in the '70s for going to fast, I almost
always TRY to drive on or slightly above the speed limit, as well as
looking out for the other person
In the same way, if we have made a commitment to God and His
Son. Jesus the Christ, and if we arc basically doing the right thing,
when it comes to living according to GOD"S RULES, attempting to
serve Him and others daily, and if we STAY in a state of preparedness
for going on to the next life, then we can take it a lot EASIER emotionally.
even if TRAGEDY hits, or TERMINAL ILLNESS strikes.
The main reason I want to spend more time on this earth is because
of unfinished business in so many areas, including my ongoing relationship
with family and friends.
Especially since Byron has told me more than once that he wants
me to be around for a long time, something that really made me feel
good! Of course, it's partly because of the other family members (particularly
two grandpas and two uncles) that he never got to know.
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