Celebrating Night to Shine Prom in a New Way

“You will shine like stars in the sky.” (Philippians 2:15) Hope Residence, a disability care community, hosted a virtual Night to Shine Prom for residents this year while taking into consideration the COVID-19 restrictions....

God keeps all of his promises

“I will bless you greatly, and I will multiply your descendants greatly, like the stars of the sky and like the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the city gates...

God’s unending love and countless blessings

A few months ago, Kingsway Retirement Living received donated quilts from the Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society (LWMS) in northwest Wisconsin. With each quilt was a handwritten card reading, “Please accept this lap quilt from...

Listen to him!

“This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” (Mark 9:7b) Did you ever stop to think about how many ways you are pulled in by “voices” that say “Listen to me!” in...

Rehabilitation leads to independence

Following a fall resulting in a broken femur in December, Bonnie Blanshan temporarily moved to The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine to receive therapy. Although her main objective was to gain strength and to successfully...

Moving your body, mind and spirit

By Emily Bullert, Therapeutic Recreation Director at The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine The therapeutic recreation (TR) department of a senior care community is crucial in the lives of our residents. Our team recognizes leisure,...

Resident leaves behind cribbage board legacy

As a chaplain at Wellhaven Senior Living, Pastor Kenley Mann spends one-on-one time with each resident. This individual time allows him to get to know the residents better and to learn about their lives....

High praise for spiritual care

The residents of Highland Regency House, an independent senior apartment community in New Ulm, Minn., enjoy something they are not shy about it. When chatting with Barb Weicherding, property manager at Highland, they always...