St. Luke Living Center
By SUE GUTSCH
Contributing writer
Nov. 9-23
Shirley Bowers and Khrista Branson helped us observe Veterans Day with readings and patriotic songs, including songs of each of our military branches. A very large flag was hung on the dining room windows. We remembered and discussed Betsy Ross and heard the story of the legendary ride from the mouth of Paul Revere's horse.
The Rev. Brett Huebner of Our Savior Lutheran Church was our guest minister Nov. 12. Raymond and Nadine Koegeboehn were guests of Melvin Brewer for the afternoon service.
The second Tuesday of November, we were so happy to have Ellen Darrow back. Although her health has improved, she hopes to feel better by her return visit in two weeks. We have missed her special piano talents.
November held only one birthday for the living center and Pauline Gertrude Schimpf had several family celebrations. The day of her birthday, Nov. 16, Irma Benda came to help us serve the cinnamon swirl cake and a white cake with whipped topping we had baked the day before. Of course, there was ice cream, mint chocolate chip flavor, which Pauline chose.
That evening the wonderful group from Morning Star Church near Durham was our guests, bringing us a cappella hymns and words of faith.
We enjoyed a musical marathon the morning of Nov. 17. Children from Marion Elementary School and their instructor, Anita Hancock, entertained us at intervals from 9:30 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. The entertainment began with first graders, then second, followed by third graders, and ending with the kindergarten students.
Thanskgiving Day we were filled to the brim with delicious food, fellowship, and thankfulness. Khrista and the residents prepared the turkey and put it in the oven to roast while they fixed the sweet potatoes. Our great dietary staff was in charge of the stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, cranberry salad, a wonderful relish tray, hot rolls, and pumpkin pie with topping.
The tables were covered with cloths or runners, had autumn centerpieces, and candles and crystal holders. Many family members came to share the large, traditional meal. Pastor Rick Branson led us in a prayer of thanksgiving before carving the bird.
