A friend is Janus-faced: he looks to the past and the future. He is the child of all my foregoing hours, the prophet of those to come, and the harbinger of a greater friend. -Ralph Wald Emerson Janus was one of the most prominent gods in the ancient Roman pantheon. He is the god of […]
READ MOREChaplain’s Corner – December 2017
The power of community to create health is far greater than any physician, clinic or hospital. -Mark Hyman Perhaps the single greatest thing about living in a place like Sunny Acres is community. We are surrounded be people who share interests and life experiences. We have opportunities for countless activities, from concerts to Bingo. We […]
READ MOREChaplain’s Corner – November 2017
Few delights can equal the presence of one whom we trust utterly. —George MacDonald There are many ways to describe the work of a chaplain. Some emphasize the spiritual care of those in need, others broaden out to emotional as well. Still others imagine the chaplain to be an almost frightening figure, only showing up […]
READ MOREChaplain’s Corner – October 2017
It’s not starting over, it’s just moving on. -Kermit the Frog There are not many times in life when you can say you feel truly welcomed. Not just accepted, but actually feeling as though your presence is desired and that there is an eager expectation to see what the future holds. In my short time […]
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