St. Luke Living Center
By SUE GUTSCH
St. Luke Living Center reporter
We were expecting a new refrigerator to arrive Friday morning. Since the living center bakers had made angel wing cookies Thursday, we vacated the kitchen area and did some major plant grooming instead. While doing this activity, we began to realize how much like a ladies' visit to the beauty shop it was — transforming!
Speaking of beauty shops, ours is now resplendent in colors and symbols of autumn — no more boo-t-shop till next year.
Bingo is usually the big afternoon event, but this week it was topped by a visit from two-week-old Madisyn Marie Hulett and her parents, Becky and Dustin. Since Becky works here at St. Luke, the entire facility had been awaiting the little one's arrival. Now we know she's as precious as we'd imagined.
Saturday we were privileged to be in the company of five veterans who had served in the U.S. Marines, Coast Guard, Army, or Navy. Residents and the pride we felt filled the room as we listened to these special men and a military wife share pieces of their experiences. A heartfelt thank you to Bill Holdeman, Dick and Margie Schwartz, Royal Smith, Harold Conyers, who was accompanied by his wife Vivian, and Ken Vinduska for spending this morning with us. You "answered the call" once again and we were filled with pride anew.
The Rev. Larry King of Good News Christian Fellowship offered an ecumenical message to each of us gathered Sunday afternoon in the chapel.
Monday afternoon the living center was treated to a recital of piano selections by Lenore Dieter. The pieces ranged from familiar hymns to a spritely "Le Secret" (of little Lenore and sister Lou's dancing days), several classical compositions, a beautiful arrangement of "Because He Lives," and ending with "Ring, Merry Bells." We will look forward to a return visit in December and more seasonal selections.
We used mental muscle while doing some cutting, designing, gluing, and coloring Tuesday morning to create a fall display on our large wall corkboard. This area had most recently been utilized by the family of Jim and Doris Helfer and we thank them for the wonderful photos they shared.
In the afternoon, older sister Mary left for a school for the blind in Iowa, while Laura studied hard in the DeSmet school taught by Miss Wilder. She was determined to obtain a teaching certificate when she turned 16. The "book-clubbers" enjoyed hearing Phyllis tell of her experiences when she applied for her teaching certificate as a 17-year-old Emporia State University student.
The lunch bunch headed west (taking the advice of someone of note) to McPherson Thursday noon and dined on fish and chicken. Later, in the beautiful afternoon weather, outings were taken to Marion County Park and Lake and around town, allowing us to enjoy the gorgeous colors of fall.
