Laura Burk Benson

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas | 2018 This year we plan to visit our oldest daughter in Pensacola.  She and her husband are living near NAS Pensacola.  Our Son-in-Law is in the Air Force.  They were just married this past May. We have not seen their home yet, so we are very excited!   Since we have a long drive from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, we will have to stop half way.  We booked a hotel near Charlotte, NC aka: the Queen City My parents will be traveling up from Central Florida with our youngest daughter and our two puppies: Wesley the Boxer and Princess Buttercup the Puggle.  We have reserved a pet friendly hotel in Pensacola. 

Remember our Troops this Holiday Season. If you don't mind, I would say Merry Christmas and God Bless.   I hope that doesn't offend anyone.

Prednisone Step Down Medical Information:   Prednisone / Steroids   December 12, 2018 We recently took Colin to Orlando, Fl for convalescent leave for Thanksgiving break and time with our family and puppies.   We have returned to W alter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) and National Institutes of Health (NIH). The doctors have given instructions for another "step down" on  Prednisone (steroids) beginning with tomorrow's dose. Background: At the onset of his illness Colin was initially taking 125 mg of steroids!  That is a very high amount of steroids.  He began taking this high dose back in April 2017.  His body has suffered a lot of damage from long term high steroid use.   His last prednisone  dosage of 15 mg will be decreased tomorrow (13 DEC 2018) to 12.5 mg.   Other concerns his doctors have are for his liver and bones.   He had an updated DEXA scan earlier this we...

Bone Density Scan Medical Information:  What is a DEXA scan (According to WebMD) December 2018 As Colin continues his use of Prednisone, doctor's want to keep an eye on his bone health. They ordered a DEXA scan at his baseline, in the beginning and have ordered a follow up DEXA scan this week. According to Mayo Clinic , "Corticosteroids also can dramatically weaken bones and lead to osteoporosis". He is currently taking supplemental Calcium and vitamin D as well as Vitamin D2 According to the Arthritis Foundation   "Prednisone, a corticosteroid drug used for decades to control inflammation, is one of the notorious culprits in bone mineral density loss."

We are looking for a donations and supplies for our Preemie Packing Party this December, in Bethesda MD. Our Deadline is: December 20 Location - TBD   There will be a group of military caregivers and volunteers putting together care packages for new mothers and NICU babies, in Bethesda, MD.   We are asking local businesses to support our group effort by donating supplies for the Preemie Packing Party. In exchange, we will be contacting local media sources and posting on social media to share our event and our supporters.   Please help our organization, and our babies.   We can provide a wish list and we are also open to suggestions!   Thank you very much for your consideration   Laura Benson Laura@GamePlanLocal.com Laura@GamePlanMediaEvents.com    808-725-7749 202-670-6650 ​ Go Fund Me Page Details: Hello, my name is Brandi. My request is quite simple, I am trying to raise money for  families i...

Patriotic Tribute to George H. W. Bush our 41st President who served the White House in 1989 to 1993, for a total of more than 40 years in public service. Bush passed away Friday November 30, 2018 at the age of 94 This Hero served our US Navy as a pilot in World War II. Bush was shot down by enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific. One of the last of our Greatest Generation. One of our last WWII hero’s and the last generation to preside over the Oval Office. # PatrioticTribute   # SupportMilitary   # SupportVeterans Watch George H.W. Bush being rescued by the US Navy after his plane was shot down by Japanese forces in WWII  Source:  David Choi Dec. 1, 2018 Website Link Honoring our American Patriot - President George H.W. Bush Watch live from the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-vhNvFTwnE #cbsnews #cbsn #bushfuneral #supportmilitary #supportveterans #supportpatriots #GodBlessUSA This beautifu...