Rolla Presbyterian Manor
FEBRUARY 2020
Caring for others
By Allen Teal, chaplain
Krystal Grisham is in her ‘comfort zone’ with residents Krystal Grisham serves as the assistant director of nursing and MDS coordinator for Rolla Presbyterian Manor. But she began her career at Presbyterian Manor as a CNA when she was a senior in high school.
“Since I started working here, my goal was to move up in this company,” Krystal said. “Now I’ve been in almost every position I could hold.”
He answered, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind;” and, “Love your neighbor as yourself:” Luke 10:27 (NIV). Caring matters. In order for others to receive it, caring requires action. An adage attributed to Teddy Roosevelt says, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” In Luke chapter 10, Jesus tells the parable of the Good Samaritan in response to a question about what it means to “love your neighbor as yourself:” When he saw him, he took pity on him: Luke 10:33 (NIV).
The desire to give her children a good life Over her career at Presbyterian Manor, motivated her to continue Krystal Grisham has been promoted from on with her education, even CNA to assistant director of nursing. GRISHAM - continued on page 2
Caring starts in the heart. Feelings such as sympathy, pity and empathy may give rise to a sense of caring. When we see the plight of others, our emotions are touched. The urge to help grows from the sense of caring. CARING- continued on page 2
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as she worked and raised her four boys, who range in age from 10 to 19. She and her husband Ryan enjoy outdoor activities with their whole family, such as camping, hunting, fishing and driving their UTVs side by side. Krystal also was inspired by her father’s work ethic. “I have six siblings, so there were a lot of kids to support,” she said. “He often worked two jobs.” Krystal and her family moved to Rolla when she was 12. When she was young, her grandmother cared for Krystal’s cousin, who had cerebral palsy. The cousins were
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He went to him and bandaged his wounds ... brought him to an inn and took care of him: Luke 10:34 (NIV). Our ability to help may be limited by time, skill and money. Because we cannot meet the entire need, we may be tempted to do nothing. If we recall the idea behind the Golden Rule, we should do for them what we would want them to do for us. Even those employed to take care of others may not always be able to meet every need. This philosophy
close, and watching caretaking in action made Krystal think she might enjoy working in the nursing field. Other than the clinicals Krystal performed as part of her schooling, she has never worked outside Rolla Presbyterian Manor, which she describes as her “comfort zone” where she is close to everyone. “We’re a smaller community, so you do get to form relationships with the residents,” she said. “The residents and staff here are one big family. “Even if you’re here over the holidays, you’re truly with your family.” Over her career, Krystal has been surprised and cheered by the
gratitude expressed by residents and their family members. “Some people say it’s a thankless job, but I don’t agree,” she said. “It’s more rewarding than not.” The World Health Organization designated 2020 as “the year of the nurse.” This observation coincides with the 200th birth anniversary of revolutionary nurse Florence Nightingale, whose leadership forever elevated the nursing profession. Throughout the year, PMMA communities will shine a spotlight on nurses as part of this global recognition. You can share your nurse story by sending an email to 2020YearoftheNurse@pmma.org. ◆
suggests that we must do what we can. The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. “Look after him,” he said, “and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have:” Luke 10:35 (NIV). Caring looks forward. Meeting an urgent acute need requires immediate intervention. Other needs may call for longer-term solutions. We give to charities with regular monthly or annual support because we care about the needs they continually meet.
In February, when hearts turn toward love and caring, remember those with needs. Let your hands, your presence and your assets prove how much you care. ◆
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Rolla Presbyterian Manor’s Art is Ageless® call for artistic entries is now underway Rolla Presbyterian Manor has issued a call for entries for the Art is Ageless® juried exhibit to be held March 16 – 19, 2020. Entries of artistic works will be accepted from any area artist who is 65 years of age or older to exhibit and/or compete for an opportunity to be featured in the 40th anniversary Art is Ageless calendar in 2021. Artists may choose to enter the exhibit only. For the competition, works are to have been completed in the past five years (since January
2015). There are nine categories, as well as designations of amateur or professional. Works to be entered for judging need to be at Presbyterian Manor by March 12.
Local competition winners will join winners from 15 other PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica) communities to be judged at the systemwide level.
The Art is Ageless® program encourages Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions throughout the year.
Entry forms and information can be picked up at Rolla Presbyterian Manor, or by contacting Joelle Freeland at 573-364-7336 or lfreeland@pmma.org.
“Presence” by Sophia de Laat was a winner at the local and masterpiece levels in 2019. The piece appears in the 2020 Art is Ageless® calendar.
Or go online to ArtIsAgeless.org to view rules, download an entry form or enter online. ◆
“Barefoot on the Rocks” by Kerry Hansen was a local winner in the 2019 Art is Ageless competition. Rolla Presbyterian Manor | A PMMA COMMUNITY
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