Tag: Country Comforts

• Favorites

  Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Brown paper packages tied up with strings These are a few of my favorite things [from “The Sound of Music” by Rodgers and Hammerstein] One of my favorite words is “favorite.” Whenever I think about a favorite anything – song, person,…

  Marian

  November 11, 2012

  Assisted Living, Celebrations, God’s Love, Life’s Challenges, Music, Reflections

  Abbey, accomplishments, assisted living, Country Comforts, Country Comforts Assisted Living, favorite aunt, favorite ice cream, favorite nurse, favorite things, favorites, friends, God’s love, life calling, life challenges, life changes, love your neighbor, Madison Magazine, Madison’s Favorite Nurses, Mim Jacobson, Miriam Jacobson, people’s choice, people’s choice contest, reflections, spirituality, WISC-TV

• Enjoying God’s Many Gifts

  Remember how much fun it is to watch a three-year-old tear the wrapping paper off a birthday present, to watch the excitement and delight in her face. She completely trusts that whoever gave her the present has given her a wonderful thing that she will enjoy to the fullest. One of the verses from the…

  Marian

  October 8, 2012

  Assisted Living, God’s Love, Nature, Reflections

  Abbey, assisted living, autumn colors, autumn leaves, blue sky, CamRock Park, childlike enthusiasm, childlike faith, Country Comforts, Country Comforts Assisted Living, fall foliage, farmhouse, God’s love, listening for God, milkweed, nature, rainbow, reflections, seasons, talking with God, the heavens declare the glory of God, walk in the park, walk in the woods, whispering winds

• A Special Cloud – Part 2

  And now for the rest of the story… Last week I wrote about Ruth, the latest addition to our assisted living family. Ruth moved into our condo (Country Comforts Assisted Living) less than two weeks ago. She was already receiving hospice services, and as soon as she settled into our home, she relaxed into the…

  Marian

  August 20, 2012

  Assisted Living, God’s Love, Reflections

  assisted living, blog, blogs, cloud, cloud of love, clouds, Country Comforts, Country Comforts Assisted Living, dying, friends, friendship, God’s love, gold and silver, life changes, Marilyn Huebel, reflections, silver and gold, whispering winds, Whispering Winds Retreat Haven

• A Special Cloud

    There’s been a cloud hovering over our house for the last few days. A special cloud. A cloud filled with love. Ruth, our newest resident moved into Country Comforts Assisted Living (our condo) on Friday. She’s 94 and is receiving hospice care. When her family moved her into her room, Ruth was too weak…

  Marian

  August 13, 2012

  Assisted Living, God’s Love, Reflections

  assisted living, cloud of love, Country Comforts, earthly temple, family love, funeral, God’s love, Just As I Am, life challenges, life changes, My Name is Legion, reflections, spirituality, whispering winds

• True Happiness – According to Abbey

  Last Thursday my dog Abbey received a gift certificate. That prompted quite a conversation between Abbey and me about happiness and purpose in our lives. I recorded the conversation below. It all started with with me saying, “My, you’re looking happy today, Abbey. The happiest you have looked in weeks.” Abbey responded with, “I am happy. Did…

  Marian

  April 23, 2012

  Assisted Living, Reflections

  Abbey, assisted living, Country Comforts, Country Comforts Assisted Living, God-given gifts, happiness, life calling, loving companion, natural gifts, reflections, true happiness

• Parish Nurses, Nutty Knitters, and More Blessings

  This past weekend, a group of nine nurses gathered at Whispering Winds. Friday night was essentially a party, a time to relax and have fun together. Saturday was a more reflective time, an opportunity for sharing and contemplating ways to allow ourselves to be renewed physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I joined the nurses for some…

  Marian

  January 30, 2012

  Blogs, Group Retreats, Reunions

  Country Comforts, family reunion, farmhouse, God’s love, group retreats, parish nurses, retreats, reunions, whispering winds