Community Matters The Glen at Aberdeen Heights
April 2017
Remnants of Glory By Christene Bell, LPN
When you look at my residents, what do you see – those who are frail, handicapped, confused – oh yes, some would agree. I look at my residents, and what do I see – I see remnants of Glory looking back at me. Do you see Bill walking down the hall? He cannot find his room and he almost falls. He related to me secretly one quiet, rainy day About the war he had fought in with his best friend, Ray. Young and care-free they were in
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Who is that lady with food on her face?
yesterday.
those days since past…
Do you see her as old and merely a disgrace?
I look at this lady and what do I see – a remnant of Glory looking back at me.
A school teacher she was, young and beautiful in her day,
Please look in the mirror, a reflection you’ll see –
Now 90 years old she has nothing to say.
Most likely someone in pursuit of their dream,
Husband and child have passed, all friends now gone through this progression of life –
Whatever it may be.
Just day-to-day coping is so much strife.
A remnant of Glory with stories untold.
We care for our residents as we see them today,
Look at my residents, see what I do,
Sitting together, Ray was killed in a blast. Many years have come and gone in Bill’s life since then, Others not aware of the past that Bill still lives in. Why does he cry when a loud noise occurs? Staff and visitors wonder, but oh, Bill and I know. I look at Bill and what do I see – I see a remnant of Glory looking back at me.
Let’s not forget how they were
Oh, look at yourself as you may be when you’re old –
Remnants of Glory looking back at you.
Father’s Day Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Aberdeen Heights by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at: PresbyterianManors.org. James “Jamie” Kneen, executive director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Loretta Cutler, health care lifestyle coordinator, lcutler@pmma.org. Telephone: 314-909-6010 Address: 505 Couch Ave., Kirkwood, MO 63122 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.
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Community Matters April 2017
We will be featuring summertime and Father’s Day in an upcoming issue of Community Matters. If you have a story to tell about a memorable Father’s Day or how your father influenced you, we want to share it. If summertime is your favorite time of year and you’ve got great memories to share, let us know. If you’ve got a story to share, contact Health Care Lifestyle Coordinator Loretta Cutler, and your story could be featured in an upcoming edition of Community Matters.
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