Feeding the Whole Person

Several times a week at the nursing home where I work, a gentleman comes in to have lunch with his wife.  About an hour before the meal they sit in the library, read the paper, listen to music and go on facebook to check out what's going on with family and friends.


As I was walking through the library one day the husband looked at me, smiled, and said "You have to feed the whole person".


This was not a new concept for me, but I know it is really hard to "feed the whole person" when they are in a nursing home.  What touched me was that this gentleman, to the best of his ability, was making sure that the "whole person" of his loved one was taken care of.


Don't get me wrong, I don't believe in giving until you have nothing left.  I believe in people being responsible for their own happiness.  However, if we all took a minute to think of those we care about and if we can help them to "feed their whole person" what a better life this would be.

Simple Things

It's the simple things in life that are the most extraordinary.  Paulo Coelho

Having an inspiring Mom

My mom retired last year.  She spent 45 years working for a school bus company and caring for her family.  She continues to do for others by volunteering for various organizations, helping out at church and helping her children.  I was so proud of her for doing something for herself by joining an art group and having an art show! She deserves it!  She put herself and her artwork out there which is something I am always hesitant to do.  At 41 I am still learning from my mom and I am sure I will for many years to come.  Thanks for being an inspiration Mom!

Home

He is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home.

- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

My sister's store

My sister has opened a store in Millbrook,NY called La Provencia.
She is selling southwestern products, antiques, children's clothing,
and my jewelry :)..........

These are my mom's beautiful paintings.....

Come visit her bright beautiful store and say hello

thrift store finds

I usually leave thrift stores disappointed. However, I had some luck recently.  Our local hospital has a thrift store and when I visited it was hopping!  I love these baskets that are like a little suitcase.  I don't know what I'm going to use it for but I couldn't resist it.

I also don't know what I am going to use this jewelry for but I felt if I didn't buy it I would regret it.

My favorite find was this adorable candle holder.  I love this green and was expecting it to be a vase when I saw it sitting on the shelf.  Finding that it was a candle holder was a pleasant surprise!....and it was only $3.

Can't wait to check out the thrift stores again!

Maine

On a recent trip to the beautiful State of Maine I was struck by the beauty of it's landscape as I always am when I visit.  I have had a love for Maine ever since I was a child and my grandfather would take me to visit my cousins on Bailey's Island and Orr's Island.  Whether you are on the coast or on one of the many beautiful lakes you can't help but be reminded that God has given us the wonderful gift of nature.

My dear friend Ann once gave me this poem that sums up Maine perfectly.

The Charms of Maine

How can I begin to tell you,
How can I make it plain,
How can I make you realize
The wonderful charms of Maine?

I can tell of its miles of sea coast,
Of the forests full of game,
Of the sparkling lakes and rivers
In the dear old State of Maine.

I can tell of a thousand beauties
Which have made the artists' fame,
Of the ferns and lovely wildflowers,
You will find in dear old Maine.

But words cannot do justice,
Descriptions cannot make plain,
You must come and see the beauties
To be found in dear old Maine.

The dear old State is calling
From mountain and hill and lane,
And waits with warms wide open,
To welcome you to Maine.

copyright by Edith A. Butterfield, 1929

I will be eternally grateful to my grandfather sharing Maine with me.