Farmington Presbyterian Manor
February – Love by Rev. Robert Webb, Chaplain FEBRUARY 2023
Getting to know Barbara Branz In October, Farmington Presbyterian Manor welcomed Barbara Branz to its Independent Living community. Barbara moved to Farmington from Collinsville, Illinois and found Presbyterian Manor through an internet search conducted by her daughter. “My sister and I came and looked at it and it’s just perfect for what I need, I liked it right away,” said Barbara. So far, Barbara has been especially impressed by her new home’s accessibility and overall size. “It’s big enough that I had Christmas here—all of my kids came over,” said Barbara.
Barbara Branz moved to our Independent Living Community in October.
Barbara is also enjoying the social aspects of the community. “I’m making friends already. I didn’t think that would happen so quickly. The people are really nice. I’m really happy here,” said Barbara. She is also a regular at Bingo on Tuesdays and Thursdays and is interested in taking painting lessons. In her spare time, Barbara loves to cook—and when she cooks, she likes to make big meals. “I’m having trouble toning them down,” said Barbara. “I’m putting extras in the freezer.” One dish Barbara is particularly famous for is her spinach casserole. “It’s good, it has a lot of cheese and butter. If you’re on a limited carb diet it’s good because it doesn’t have any carbs,” said Barbara. Welcome Barbara! u
How quickly time goes and now we are into the New Year. The stores have put away Christmas and New Year’s gifts and we’re already in February, the month of love. The problem with holidays is if we aren’t careful we become “holiday people” and miss the reason for the celebration and its personal meaning to us. When I Bob Webb think of February, it’s the month of valentines, candy, flowers and all the reminders of those who are special in our lives. As the activities department is busy helping our residents to remind them of how special you are to all of us who work and love you, my thought of love is not one we have one time a year but something we all need to learn to cultivate each day of our life. When I think of love I am reminded who it is that loves each of us so very much and shows us that love, not just once a year but day in and day out. That one is God who loves each one of us, no matter what goes on. Even when I forget Him He remembers me and loves me. God's Word tells us in First Corinthians Chapter 13 what true love is all about. For time wise I will not share it all, but I am instructed that love suffereth long, and is kind, love envieth not, love (or charity, as the word reads,) vaunteth not itself, is
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