Clay Center Presbyterian Manor
EDITOR’S NOTE: In a nod to our
MARCH 2023
Presbyterian heritage, we regularly feature a column from a PMMA® chaplain in our newsletter. This month’s column comes from Robert “Bob” Griffin, chaplain at Topeka Presbyterian Manor®.
THINKING ABOUT… Welcome our new Sales and Marketing Counselor Brandy Riggs! Since joining the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor team in December, Brandy Riggs has worked to make new residents feel comfortable from the very start. By building relationships with current and prospective residents in the Clay Center area, Brandy works to be the go-to resource for those searching for a move to a community with a full continuum of care. “I work with all departments at some level – from the administrator, business office, assisted living staff, healthcare staff, dining staff, housekeeping and laundry, transportation, Brandy Riggs activities, medical Records,” Brandy said. “We all collaborate to make moving into The Manor a smooth ride, and we together strive to provide quality senior care with Christian values.” The effort has been rewarding, and has given Brandy the opportunity to build and strengthen her relationships with staff and residents. “The residents have all been wonderful and welcoming since my start,” Brandy said. “I have participated in leading the Sit and Be Fit exercises in the morning with the activities director and meeting each new admission. I am greeting residents each morning and enjoy talking with all of them as we encounter each other throughout the day.” Brandy prides herself on using her experience and knowledge to help create a comfortable environment for residents, smoothing the path as they make the move to Presbyterian Manor, and showcasing the PMMA values to others in the broader community. “I am a long-time long-term care nurse who has the desire to make a
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Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day. For those who gauge the future by a groundhog, that was supposed to mean we were Bob Griffin going to have six more weeks of winter. For some, that might be a welcomed forecast. For others, the winter has dragged on long enough! So, as we turn the calendar to a new month in March, what are we to do? Glad you asked! The Apostle Paul has wise advice for us:“…whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things” (Philippians 4:8, NIV). Sometime later, a man of much influence, Buddha, made this observation: “We are shaped by our thoughts, we become what we think.” What we think and how we think matters. Our thoughts influence our emotional, physical, and spiritual health. You’ve probably heard of “the
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