Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor
We rise MAY 2022
Nancy Crane found her calling caring for others For Nancy Crane, it all started with a job as a nurse’s aid. “I found that I had a passion for caring for others and I wanted to increase the type of care that I could provide, so becoming a nurse was the next step,” said Nancy. Forty-three years later—the past 22 of which has been spent at Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor—Nancy is still doing what she loves. She attributes her professional longevity to her unique ability to change with the times.
Nancy Crane, LPN, has worked on our campus for 22 years.
“As my career has progressed, I’ve seen many changes and I have learned to adapt and go with the changes,” said Nancy. “Unfortunately, some of the changes are not as easy to adapt to as others.” Nancy’s advice for others looking to start a career in nursing is to make sure you’re doing it for all of the right reasons.
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Editor’s Note: In a nod to our Presbyterian heritage, we regularly feature a column from a PMMA® chaplain in our newsletter. This month’s column comes from Rev. Dinah Dutta, chaplain at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor® The month of May brings memories of the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2022 will occur on Monday, May 30.
Dinah Dutta
Many of our resident friends are sharing their thoughts and experiences of World War II since the war against Ukraine started. As a chaplain and pastor when I counsel people I hear a lot of anxiety and fear. Many wonder if there will be a World War III. While we are getting ready to start a new normal after COVID, we are plunged into a different situation. How can we cope with all this? As a Christian believer, my faith encourages me to trust in the risen Christ and remember His word: “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor
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Nancy Crane – continued from page 1 “Be dedicated to the profession and for those that you care for,” said Nancy. “You should have a passion for it instead of doing it just for money.” And, having been a part of the Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor
staff for more than two decades, Nancy believes the community is the perfect place for anyone looking to either downsize or gain a little extra assistance as they age.
but if someone has a change of life that requires them to move into a safe and secure environment, Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor is a great choice. We have a great staff and wonderful residents to be with you “Moving into a senior living community can be a tough decision, on your new journey,” said Nancy. u
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I rise.
principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:35, 38-39, NKJV).
by Maya Angelou
My dear PMMA family, I want to encourage that no matter what goes around us we will rise. While I think of what it means to rise Maya Angelou’s encouraging poem, “I Rise” comes to my mind that I want to share with you. Let us continue to rise with hope, let us continue to remember those who sacrificed their lives to build this great nation. Let us Rejoice and Be Glad! Happy Memorial Day! Welcome Summer! u
You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may tread me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise.
You may shoot me with your words, You may cut me with your eyes, You may kill me with your hatefulness, But still, like air, I’ll rise.
Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom? ‘Cause I walk like I’ve got oil wells Pumping in my living room.
Does my sexiness upset you? Does it come as a surprise That I dance like I’ve got diamonds At the meeting of my thighs?
Just like moons and like suns, With the certainty of tides, Just like hopes springing high, Still I’ll rise.
Out of the huts of history’s shame I rise Up from a past that’s rooted in pain I rise I’m a black ocean, leaping and wide, Welling and swelling I bear in the tide. Leaving behind nights of terror and fear I rise Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear I rise Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave. I rise I rise I rise.
Did you want to see me broken? Bowed head and lowered eyes? Shoulders falling down like teardrops. Weakened by my soulful cries. Does my haughtiness offend you? Don’t you take it awful hard ‘Cause I laugh like I’ve got gold mines Diggin’ in my own back yard.
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is published monthly for residents and friends of Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
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OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.
National Nurses Week celebrates those on healthcare’s frontlines Every year since 1990, May 6-12 has been designated as National Nurses Week. Established by the American Nurses Association (ANA), the celebration concludes with National Nurses Day—which corresponds with the birth of Florence Nightingale.
In honor of the occasion, please join us in giving thanks and paying special recognition to all of the nurses at Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor whose dedication, compassion and expertise are the backbone of our community. u
Our nurses
Anna Robinson, RN
Cammy Boone, RN
Cheva Delgado, LPN
Chris Armstrong, RN Kayla Crull, RN
Kelli Rommell, LPN
Lexie Tennant, RN
Linda Elwood, RN
Nicole Swallow, LPN
Ryan Reimer, LPN
Tanya Hayes, LPN
Tonya Baker, RN
Sarah Standerfer, LPN Tammy Bratcher, LPN Tammy Case, RN
Madison Gage, LPN
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Nancy Crane, LPN Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor | A PMMA COMMUNITY
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A special thanks on Mother’s Day to all who have been loving caregivers. You are so important.
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