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I am follower of Christ, a sinner saved by grace, trying to walk in the sweetness of life – resting in the strength of the triune God, who fortifies me daily with His righteousness, loving kindness and holiness of spirit. Read full bio here.
May I please first state that I would like to make it perfectly clear that my intent in reporting on Covid-19 adverse reactions is not to suggest either that a person should, or should not, get the vaccine.
There is only one reason I write on vaccines, and that is in regard to overall vaccine policy. It is my hope that each person reading this will always have the right to be allowed to make medical decisions that are in alignment with their conscience, and that takes into consideration their own personal health history.
My hope in stating this is that I can steer clear of those who might label me “anti-vaccine”, “anti-science” or prone to various “conspiracies” that are going around. I honestly believe that people on both sides of this issue genuinely feel motivated by “the greater good”. There are just differences in how the scientific data is looked at, and the reality that vaccines can cause injury in some people, which is why the government set up the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
So why am I posting the adverse reactions at all? Isn’t that unfair and confirming my own bias?
I am reporting on them because we are currently being inundated with marketing campaigns telling us how important it is to get the Covid vaccine and how safe and effective it is – which I feel has its own bias. Some would say that is understandable given that we are in a pandemic. However, I do not believe it is unfair to share additional information that people may not be receiving through general media outlets. I believe it is important for people to have as much information as possible before making a medical health choice that may have long term effects. I personally have no vested interest as to whether a person gets the vaccine or not. I affirm their right to do so, or not to do so. I have already stated my motive as one being guided by my interest in vaccine policy, and not a specific vaccine. In highlighting the adverse reactions, my point is just to show why choice must be allowed.
I have personally had more than a moderate case of Covid-19, and experienced some ‘long-haul” symptoms, (recently resolved). Most of my family, and many of my friends have had Covid-19, mostly mild. A friend of mine has died of Covid-19. Thus, yes, I know that Covid-19 is very real. There is no issue with people wanting to get a vaccine, as long as it is their choice, and they are not mandated to get one in order to travel, work, do business, or attend school.
Below is information from 4 Government sites that collect information on Adverse Reactions for the CV19 Vaccine. These numbers should automatically update every several weeks.
Please also keep in mind that these sites probably only reflect a SMALL percentage of the number of actual cases. As I mentioned in my previous post, some studies have shown that as few as 1% of cases even get reported, some up to 37%. So just know that all the numbers you see may on the low side.
I know that the first comment of many will be that correlation does not infer causation. Yes, we all know that. However when there are thousands of reports, hundreds of headlines and people sharing their stories on social media, are we to believe that there is no correlation at all? We cannot build trust this way.
Also, Knowingly filing a false VAERS report is a violation of Federal law (18 U.S. Code § 1001) punishable by fine and imprisonment.
I already covered this in a previous post, however if you would like further information on how data is collected and submitted to VAERS click here:
https://vaers.hhs.gov/reportevent.html
Here is the current info and sites:
VAERS Stats
Cases as of 2/12/2021: 15,923
You can read each event through medalerts, which pulls the data from VAERS for easy access. Click HERE for site.
Deaths: 929 Click HERE
Bell’s Palsy Symptoms: 210 Click HERE
Here is the link to do your own search on the CDC site:
https://wonder.cdc.gov/vaers.html
Europe Stats:
EudraVigilance is the system for managing and analyzing information on suspected adverse reactions to medicines which have been authorized or being studied in clinical trials in the European Economic Area (EEA). The European Medicines Agency (EMA) operates the system on behalf of the European Union (EU) medicines regulatory network.
Click on link to see Covid Stats from EudraVigilance:
(Note that the generic name for the Covid Vaccine is TOZINAMERAN)
As of 2/21/2021: 71,060
Click HERE for the main link and you can further search from within that page.
UK Yellow Card Stats:
As of 2/21/2021: Total Drug Reactions: 192,437 Total Reports: 58,427
The Yellow Card scheme run by the MHRA and is the UK system for collecting and monitoring information on safety concerns such as suspected side effects or adverse incidents involving medicines and medical devices.
It is estimated that only 10% of serious reactions and between 2 and 4% of non-serious reactions are reported.
Click HERE for Pfizer
Click HERE for AstraZeneca
Click HERE for Other
VigiAccess:
This database allows you to browse and view data on suspected side-effects from various medicinal products (also known as suspected adverse drug reactions (“ADRs”). All data contained herein is sourced from VigiBase®, the World Health Organization’s (the “WHO”) global database for ADRs, maintained by the Uppsala Monitoring Centre (the “UMC”). The UMC is the WHO Collaborating Centre for International Drug Monitoring based in Uppsala, Sweden providing scientific leadership and operative support to the WHO Program for International Drug Monitoring
To Access the site, click the link below: Current ADR”S (Adverse Drug Reactions): 101,369
Deaths are listed within categories. You can click HERE
Then type in COMIRNATY For each ADR and then look through the sub-category.
Please click HERE to review many personal stories and press articles on vaccine reactions. The focus in this blog post is in presenting the “other side” of the Covid-19 vaccine narrative, so that people can be fully informed. Of course, you can surely find evidence of people who have had the vaccine and have not currently had any adverse reactions.
As you read story after story, and headline after headline, (and these are just a few dozen), it would be hard to deny there may be a risk associated with the vaccine for some. And those who carry that risk also have to carry the cost of that risk. Where there is risk, there simply must be a choice.
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I am follower of Christ, a sinner saved by grace, trying to walk in the sweetness of life – resting in the strength of the triune God, who fortifies me daily with His righteousness, loving kindness and holiness of spirit. Read full bio here.
I had fun recording this episode with a couple of my kids when they were home over the holidays. I hope it will encourage you – and your kids!
I am follower of Christ, a sinner saved by grace, trying to walk in the sweetness of life – resting in the strength of the triune God, who fortifies me daily with His righteousness, loving kindness and holiness of spirit. Read full bio here.
After reviewing the vaccine debate over the last 25 years, I have seen ample evidence for why people have solid reasons for choosing to receive a vaccine, or not choosing to receive a vaccine. The dilemma is who gets to make that choice for an individual.
Most of us have been presented the case that millions of doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been administered and the vaccine has been deemed “safe and effective”, and we should possibly move into mandates and even “vaccine passports”. I present the following information to bring a broader scope to the conversation that I hope will bring further review of the issue.
As I have stated in my other post, I will also state here: I have personally had more than a moderate case of Covid-19, and experienced some ‘long-haul” symptoms, (recently resolved). Most of my family, and many of my friends have had Covid-19, mostly mild. A friend of mine has died of Covid-19. Thus, yes, I know that Covid-19 is very real.
I affirm a person’s right to receive a vaccine, as long as it is their choice, and they are not mandated to get one in order to travel, work, do business, or attend school.
Since first writing this blog post, I have split the content into two separate posts. The information in this post primarily gives info on news articles and personal stories on adverse reactions, how we need to start buidling trust, and the need for choice. To access the data to 4 government sites on adverse reactions that have been reported, click below:
Please watch these videos:
What is really heartbreaking is that some people have called this a hoax. This is the response of some:
Stephen Doig, a data journalism professor at Arizona State University and board member of the National Center on Disability and Journalism, told the Daily Dot that Skelton “is clearly faking a problem.”
So now not only is Shawn fighting with the adverse reactions, she has to fight agaisnt those calling her a liar. How does Mr. Doig come to such a conclusion? Are all the people having this reaction faking it? In addition, because Shawn never reported her reaction to the health department or VAERS, they dismiss the claim. This would also confirm my earlier point that VAERS only captures a very small number of actual cases.
Experimental vaccines have been created at “warp speed” using brand new technology, never before used in humans, were tested for several months, and then rolled out to vaccinate a global population.
Why is it so hard to believe that someone could possibly have a reaction to this vaccine?
Kristi, and RN, started having non-stop tremors after the vaccine and mentions that she knows 5 other people this has happened to.
Click photo to watch.
This Covid nurse had the Pfizer vaccine and at the time of this video was still experiencing Bell’s Palsey symptoms.
Something to consider. Initial vaccine trials are generally done with the healthier of the population. That certainly makes sense because you would not want to start the trials with the “frail and/or elderly”, or really anyone who may have some underlying health conditions. However, is that not what we are now doing? We really do not have adequate information as to ascertain what the reactions may be with this population because the vaccine was not primarily tested on this demographic.
To approve the use of an experimental technology on such a massive scale without such data on a vulnerable demographic group seems potentially imprudent.
Click on each picture for the story.
“Due to the small number of study participants in the age group ≥65 years, no conclusion can be made regarding efficacy and safety in the elderly.”
My focus in this blog post is in presenting the “other side” of the Covid-19 vaccine narrative, so that people can be fully informed. Again, I affirm everyone’s right to get the vaccine or not to get the vaccine. The goal is to maintian choice.
“We found out that the young man had contracted the coronavirus asymptomatically before he was vaccinated. It may be accidental but I would not underestimate it. Care must be taken in vaccination of people who were sick with coronavirus in the past.”
“MIS is a reaction in someone who has had the COVID infection weeks or months earlier and mounted a severe, delayed immune reaction, which often causes significant damage to the organs.”
Moore told the Times that officials “seem to have abandoned science completely now and are just trying to guess their way out of a mess.”
Anaphylaxis, an acute and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction, has been reported following vaccination with Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.
Keep in mind that it is the “instructions” to make ONLY the spike protein that is used in the mRNA vaccines.
Here are some anecdotal stories from people who have had reactions; you can further research the validity of each case. Again, I CANNOT stress enough that my point in posting these stories is not to use fear to keep someone from getting the vaccine if they think it is best for them. My point is to present information to show why choice should be an option.
You can surely find evidence of people currently having no adverse reactions.
In most all of these news stories the general media narrative response has been that many of these cases were unrelated to the vaccine. The standard line is “Correlation is not causation”. Yes, that is something we all learned back in a high school stats class. However, could we at least consider researching the possibility of an association?
I think this is an example of why there is so much distrust around this issue. Were autopsies done in every case? Is it just because they didn’t have a reaction in the first 15 minutes? And what about the woman who did – and died – and yet it is stated that there was no connection? To repeat: These are experimental vaccines that have been created at “warp speed” using brand new technology, never before used in humans, were tested for several months, and then rolled out to vaccinate a global population. How can we so quickly determine there is no association?
Again, I write on this topic so that people can examine the evidence for themselves and hopefully be allowed to make a choice for themselves.
Unfortunately, you may be on your own in paying for your medical bills. (You can see above from the post by Yarah Dalmu)
Again, If you have to assume the risk, then you should have a choice.
“It’s disturbing that they could throw out so many of these so quickly,” said Meyers, who believes most of those new cases were likely COVID-19 claims.”
But experts specializing in vaccine law say it is difficult to navigate. “This government compensation program is very hard to use,” said Reiss. “The bar for compensation is very high.”
Dr. Doshi is an associate professor of pharmaceutical health services research at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and associate editor at The BMJ.
“A rough estimate of vaccine efficacy against developing covid-19 symptoms, with or without a positive PCR test result, would be a relative risk reduction of 19% (see footnote)—far below the 50% effectiveness threshold for authorization set by regulators.”
Dr. Doshi also noted in a NY Times article:
“The vaccines are not risk free. Most side effects appear to be mild and short lived, but not all. For example, with the Moderna vaccine, the frequency of grade 3 adverse events — those severe enough to prevent daily activity, is higher than it is for most vaccines: 17.4 percent, or nearly one in five 18-to-64-year-olds who received the vaccine in the company’s trial. (Grade 3 adverse events appear to occur less frequently with the Pfizer vaccine, but a direct comparison is not possible.) And there have been some serious allergic reactions. It’s reasonable for people to weigh all of this in making their decisions.”
Several years back, I wrote a blog post that contained a link to a WHO (World Health Organization) presentation. This photo was part of that presentation (minus my highlights):
When you look at a driving force behind the making of vaccines, and the potential number of vaccines (Currently there are 69 doses on the CDC schedule for children), and The U.S. Department of Health and Human Service has been in the works to start an Adult schedule (click here), I think mandates become a problem.
It’s a great market to be in when everyone is mandated to take your product and you do not have to be held liable for any injuries. I can understand why it would become an “engine”.
To my knowledge, there is no other such product.
Please take a moment to review where we may be headed.
How many of the 120 new vaccine products might become mandated? How many will be on the new “Adult Schedule”?
Is that what has caused the vaccine schedule to increase?
compared to:
2017: 50 doses of 14 vaccines by age 6
and
1983: 24 doses of 7 vaccines by age 18
2017: 69 doses of 16 vaccines by age 18
A recent article shares the profits from a Covid vaccine:
In 2018 the pharmaceutical industry spent almost $400 million lobbying congress. It is been stated that “Everybody takes money from Phrma, so they are all corrupted, that is why it is almost impossible to get anything done on Capitol Hill.” That may be why members of congress say that they have faced pressure, been bullied or threatened when they have tried to raise vaccine safety issue. (See video here.)
Pharmaceutical companies cannot be sued for any liability from their products. We do know that vaccines can cause harm in some people. That is why the government has paid out over $4 billion dollars though the National Vaccine Injury Compensation program.
Will we get to the point where we cannot travel unless we all have a “Vaccine Passport” showing we have whatever vaccine someone said we had to have? How many vaccines could that ultimately end up being?
You can read all about it here – just click on each picture.
Some believe that mandatory vaccines are needed for the “greater good” for society. I would like to put forth the premise that TRUST is the greater good. If the goal is to build a public health policy that people believe in, across-the-board mandates, fueled by an industry where profit drives production, are probably not the best way to gain public trust.
Distrust has been growing for some time now for a variety of reasons. Right now, people have little faith in public policies because they do not believe what they are being told.
I believe that people just want honest unbiased information and have the ability to choose which vaccines they feel are appropriate for them. I can also tell you after 25 years of covering this, censorship of information is at an all-time high. I say that not in some conspiratorial sense, but just from my own experience on trying to find information that was once readily available. And sometimes the information may still be there, but sites like Facebook and Instagram “bury it” so that it becomes almost impossible to find.
When ONLY one side of an issue is allowed to be heard, and when that side has the power to literally silence and lock out other voices by that power by delegitimizing others concerns, and refusing to engage in rigorous debate, we have a serious breech in trust that will only continue to wear down the walls of trust.
The greater good in society is reflected in the laws that build a foundation of trust. Trust comes when people know that there is transparency in information, their concerns are being heard, and knowing they have a seat at the table.
If a person has to be forced to do something that, given their medical history, might hurt them, or that goes against their first amendment protected religious convictions, in order to keep their job, go to school or move about in society, it will only breed a corrosive distrust and civil unrest.
Trust can be gained through robust education that allows for full informed consent, vigorous civil discourse and debate within the public square.
Forced vaccination will only damage public confidence across the board.
The goal is not anti-vaccination. The goal is a safe, pro-informed consent vaccine policy, which upholds constitutional freedoms.
If you live in Indiana and are concerned that a madatory vaccine policy might cause you to lose your job, I would urge you to check into – and JOIN – Hoosiers for Medical Liberty.
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Your voice is needed!
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Something that seems a bit perplexing is why the FDA would authorize a brand new mRNA technology for emergency use – something never used before in humans – and yet not authorize the use of a long-standing drug such as Ivermectin, which has been successfully used in many studies for the treatment of Covid-19. There may be many people that would like to have the experimental vaccine, but can we also be allowed to use what has been tested, and seems to have yielded good results? If you have not watched this video, I would HIGHLY recommend that you do – for your own health! Please note that the physicians and associates of the Front line Covid19 Critical Alliance (FLCCC) are neither affiliated nor aligned IN ANY WAY with the group calling itself ‘American Front Line Doctors.” (Also note the video clip does take a minute or so to load.) You can find additional studies here and here.
Make sure to check out this blog post that gives all the up-to-date data:
Be Informed, Be Engaged. Be Kind.
I am follower of Christ, a sinner saved by grace, trying to walk in the sweetness of life – resting in the strength of the triune God, who fortifies me daily with His righteousness, loving kindness and holiness of spirit. Read full bio here.
Wow! We provided quite a list in our recent podcast episode on so many local places – and people – that you will enjoy checking out, for gift ideas for family, friends – or yourself!
COFFEE SHOPS
Click on each photo for website or Facebook page to see scrumptious photos of all their menu offerings!
Joy Taylor
1507 Spy Run Ave. Suite 102, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Conjure Coffee
701 Columbia Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805
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Fortezza
819 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, IN
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Utopian Coffee
118 W Columbia St Suite 201, Fort Wayne
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This is the sign for Common Grounds and the store is in the back as you drive in.
Common Grounds
13531 Main St, Grabill, IN 46741-2002, United States Grabill, IN 46741
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FireFly Coffee
3523 NORTH ANTHONY BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805
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Old Crown Roasters
3417 NORTH ANTHONY BOULEVARD
FORT WAYNE · INDIANA · 46805
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Mocha Lounge
4635 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
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Mocha Lounge
6511 Covington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
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Kanela
618 Harrison Street, Fort Wayne, IN
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Hugh’s Bakery and Coffeehouse
229 W Market St, Bluffton, IN (260) 353-1477
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Crimson House
304 N Jefferson St, Ossian, IN 46777
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A recommendation from Heather’s and my friend, Jan:
Tea Room and Restaurant
1397 N US Highway 33, Kimmell, Indiana
Amazing Donuts and Baked Goods
Click on each photo to access website or Facebook page to see their yumminess!
Order for In-Store Pickup
Our full menu is available to you for in-store pickup at Junk Ditch Brewing Co. Some quantities sold at a minimum of a half-dozen.
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NEW HAVEN BAKERY
915 Lincoln Hwy E New Haven, IN 46774
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365 DONUTS AND SWEETS
They offer an even greater variety than what you see here!
4382 Bluffton Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809, (260) 747-1973
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JACK’S DONUTS
6731 W Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46804
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Favorite Restaurants
Click on each photo to access their website or Facebook page to see all their delicious menus and pictures of each venue.
1509 West Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
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10350 Coldwater Rd. Fort Wayne, In 46825
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6417 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
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614 S Harrison Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
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JUNK DITCH
1825 WEST MAIN STREET, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46808
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NAWA
On the Landing
126 W Columbia Street, Fort Wayne, IN — 46802
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898 S. Harrison St. Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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BAKER STREET
4820 N. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
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203 East Berry St. Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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Bird and Clever
1603 N. Wells Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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8802 Coldwater Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825
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BAAN THAI
3235 North Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46805
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6420 E State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
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5129 ILLINOIS ROAD, SUIT 123, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804
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4411 Cold Water Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
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1125 E Dupont Rd #1571, Fort Wayne
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SAIGON
2006 S Calhoun St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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GRANITE CITY
3809 Coldwater Rd., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805
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131 W Main St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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A few recommendations from Heather’s and my friend, Jan:
100 E Ensley Ave, Auburn, IN 46706
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101 S Main St, Wolcottville, IN 46795
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If you are on Facebook, be sure to check out 2GoFW!
This is a great resource for all things Restaurant related!
Ice Cream
In the future we will do a more comprehensive list on the ice cream shops in the area. These were the 3 mentioned in today’s podcast episode.
Click on picture to access website or FB page to see all the yum!
West Central Microcreamery and Cafe
725 Union St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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TCBY
6422 E State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
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Debrand
10105 Auburn Park Drive, / 5608 Coldwater Road/4110 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Plants, Anyone?
Click to see all the Folliage!
Honey Plant
1436 N Wells St, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
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The Nurses’ Nursery
6316 Winnebago Ct
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46815, 260-715-5207
4412 S Harrison St
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46807, 260-227-0459
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The Plant House
9825 Lake Shore Drive, Unit B Leo, IN 46765
*It is a house! Call us at (260) 494-4383
Painting, Any One?
These look so fun! Click to get more info!
6425 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
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Click on each location to go to website:
7605 Coldwater Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
A Few Boutiques and – love that Mud Love!
A few more Forti-fy’r recommendations from Alaina
Click to see all the Goodies!
Smiley’s Joy
503 W Wayne St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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Gift Certificate/Membership Ideas!
Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo
3411 Sherman Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
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The Embassy Theater
125 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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4901 Fuller Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46835
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The Clyde Theater
808 Bluffton Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809
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Other Great Gift Ideas
Some great gift certificate ideas mentioned in today’s podcast!
Click on each image to access website or Facebook Page to see all that each company offers!
4202 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
The Olive Twist
6410 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 7
203 N Main St. (NW corner of 6th and Main St.)
Auburn, IN 46706
Support Local Business Coaches and Product Consultants
These are friends and “Forti-fy’r” FB members that love what they do and love teaching others!
Give someone – or yourself – the gift of health!
Looking for some help with exercise? Trisch Richardson is a Master T-Tapp Trainer and can find a workout that works for you!
Click for her website and Facebook Page to see all the ways she can help!
Local Soap Maker!
Our friend, Susan Stombaugh, makes the most wonderful soaps and healing salves! We have used them for years!!!
I wrote a blog post you can read HERE and check out her website here:
Check Out Shopping in Auburn!
There are so many great little shops in Auburn! Take some time out and enjoy all it has to offer!
This site will link you to all the shoping and restaurants in the area!
We hope we have offered you some great ideas to support your local community – and enjoy yourself!
I am follower of Christ, a sinner saved by grace, trying to walk in the sweetness of life – resting in the strength of the triune God, who fortifies me daily with His righteousness, loving kindness and holiness of spirit. Read full bio here.
