by Melanie Jongsma,
Director of Communications
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. And this holiday week, I'd like to express my Thanksgiving joy by listing a few random Providence-related things I'm thankful for. Maybe my list will inspire you to do the same!
- I'm thankful for the unique people I've met this year at various Providence communities. Some of these I wrote about in past blogs (including Emma Jordan, Margaret Carter, Rudy Gebner, and Paul Nickel). Others were included in the Providence LifeStyle newsletter. All are examples of faithfulness, wisdom, courage, and humor. It's an honor to serve them.
- I'm thankful to be working for a ministry with a real heart for service. Although we do need a certain amount of revenue in order to stay in business, our mission is about people, not profits, and that's refreshing. I look forward to coming to work each day.
- I'm thankful for the variety of gifts and talents God blesses His people with. At last week's "Hallmark of Caring" event, I had the opportunity to meet CNAs, kitchen staff, IT experts, maintenance men, and receptionists — all of whom love their work and are good at it. It's beautiful to see all these high-quality people blending their skills, knowledge, and personalities in a way that enhances life for our residents and their families.
The wonderful thing about Thanksgiving is, it's a holiday everyone can participate in. Young or old, rich or poor, religious or not — everyone can find something to be grateful for and find someone to express that gratitude to!
In fact, if you're looking for a public way to express your gratitude, feel free to click on the "Comment" link below and type in something you're thankful for!
In the meantime, no matter how you celebrate Thanksgiving, have a blessed, happy, wonderful holiday.
