One of my favorite passages in the Scriptures is Ephesians 4:29, which reads (from the NRSV translation): “Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear.” The point is, whatever we say…
Month: April 2017
Following Your Instincts
Many times when caring for someone else, we tend to second guess things. Whether we second guess the food being eaten, an activity’s physical strain, or an unusual behavior, the well-being of our loved one is always top priority. As the main care provider to your loved one, you usually know when something is wrong….
Enjoy Spring
Don’t sit in the stuffy house all season long! Get out and enjoy the beauty of the world.Now is the perfect time to take your loved one for a stroll through the park or a nice lunch on the patio. Escape the norm and bring a little light into your loved ones life. If you…
Happy Easter
Have you noticed a decline in your loved one’s attitude? The holiday seasons are the perfect time to lift them up. Regardless of faith and beliefs, getting the family together for a holiday dinner can do wonders for the spirit of your ill loved one. So get tell everyone to bring a dish and let…
A Word from Our Chaplain
Just over a month ago I wrote that there is something to be “observed” every month, every week, and probably every day, some cause worth lifting up to at least generate a passing awareness. Like, April is (among many, many causes/observances): National Child Abuse Awareness Month, national Cannabis Awareness Month, Lawn and Garden Month, National…