Experiences in Nursing Acceptance

and made to feel special so that they would not feel left out and away from home. We have many groups during the days and evenings in which new coping skills are encouraged. Our unit also offers medication education, recreational therapy, and pet therapy – when available. The case managers often go out of their way to find and implement the best care and follow up to prevent relapse. I hope by the grace of God I can continue to be a part of this unit until I am 90 years old and want to pursue a warmer climate. Happy, Prosperous, and Healthy New Year to all.

~ Palma Moyer,RN Class of 1957 Temple University Hospital

Palma will be SHaring more of Her exPerienCeS and PerSPeCtiveS on nurSing. SHe Can be reaCHed at dontHelPmemoyer@aol Com

American Legion Post 242 Update

BY DICK HELM

Your Post is on “The move.” Yes, we are updating the building, the advertising, and our community involvement.

The building needs of inside sprucing up were completed during the partial shutdown with Covid. Smoking has been restricted from the Dining and Refreshment area. A new electronic sign should be in place by March of this year, finishing up on the meeting area that was also refreshed during Covid, and most important a new roof will be installed before January 2023. We wish to thank Lowe’s and Home Depot for their generous contributions towards the roof and the interior renovations. Later on this year we will have further coverage of their help as well as individuals that coordinated these projects. Yes, Post 242 is “On the move.” Our veterans and community deserve nothing but the best.

The new sign will aid us to let you, the public, know of our special Memorial Events, our Friday night specials, and our specials offered by the “Sons Group” of our organizations. Charles Wismer mentioned to me that we have a whole array of support from organizations within our Legion that you might be able to join to be a part of this new revelation that is happening at our Post.

Les Walters recently sent a message to me showing the amount of “Missions” our Honor Guard attended in 2022. We not only attend Honor Services for veterans at funerals; we also are available for many community functions for flag presentations and other appropriate military honors that are requested. The statistics are as follows: Funeral Honors were 35 appearances and Color Guard events were 10 appearances. The new sign will help inform you, the public, of the great events, Friday night specials. Steak Sandwich nights, and breakfasts. Our ViceCommander told me that the last few Friday night specials were “Sold Out” early as well as the last Steak Sandwich night. So get there early for a great “bargain feed” and also an event that helps support the need of our veterans, sports programs, children, and most important community.

Other happenings: Our AOL (Legion Auxiliary) is offering a Super Bowl Special: We are going to have a Hoagie Sale to help pay for our sign offering you choice of Italian, Ham, or Turkey hoagies for you to enjoy while watching the game. You can order special trimmings including lettuce, tomato, onions, and dressings. All for the low cost of $7.00. Orders must be in by February 5th for pickup on February 12th. Get you orders in early. Call our post number for more details 215-538-0747. Also the Post is planning a Vietnam Veterans Era day on March 26th with a special dinner etc. Keep an eye out on our new sign for details.

~ For God & Country, Dick Helm

So here I am working very hard on accepting that my mother is no longer here in my physical world. I obviously know she has not been here for 18 months now. I just still struggle with moving completely forward without her in my life. I have had more days of contentment and felt true happiness for minutes and hours, not days though.

I feel confident that I am exactly where I am supposed to be right now. Despite feeling like I am lost. Grief is an interesting journey. I have tried to explain and share with others how trying and painful this past year or more has been for me.

My heart is still quite broken yet it is on the mend. I was able to enjoy some of my holidays. The best day was actually at my neighbors house on Christmas Day. I was able to be in the moment for most of the day and enjoy myself. If I felt overwhelmed with my feelings of sadness thinking about my mother I made it a point to connect with others.

I was not alone in my loss. Others were experiencing loss it was just different than mine. I shared stories about my mother and found myself smiling when I talked about her.

My mother spent every Christmas with my husband and I for many years. So it is bittersweet for me.

I approached the holidays with wanting to connect and give and receive love from friends and loved ones as well as perfect strangers. One of my closest friends went and had a special lunch with me like I did with my mother.

In the New Year I have had a few setbacks with some unresolved family issues. I am feeling hopeful that if I can stay true to myself and do what is best for me and for others that I will come out on the other side.

I often share that I have a strong belief system in taking care of myself and setting healthy boundaries. I look at every issue or problem in my life as an opportunity for me to grow and become a better person. I don't always feel excited about the uncomfortable painful issues however I truly have embraced them and trust that I have survived these past 18 months and will become an even stronger more grounded woman, mother, sister and friend this year.

I am looking forward to feeling more peace and balance that I am seeking in my life this year. Through acceptance I will be able to fulfill my needs and restore my faith in myself and my new journey without my mother. My belief is: "that all persons are truly greater than they think they are."

SuSan v brewer iS a Certified life CoaCH and PSyCHotHeraPiSt in tHe uPPer buCKS County area. SHe Can be reaCHed at 215-872-4219.