The Bethlen Home Messenger, 1993-1994 (1-3. szám)
1993-12-01 / 1. szám
JHtÿjUgfyts THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS BIRTHDAYS by Gertrude Rudberg Last night I started thinking What Christmas means to me, And in my deep pondering I found these things to be. It wasn’t the excitement, The rushing to and fro, Nor was it all the buying That made my spirit glow. It wasn’t all the tinsel, Nor lighted Christmas trees - Carols, music, ringing bells - That brought me ecstasies. It wasn’t burning candles Nor wreaths and mistletoe, And sealed up pretty bundles, All tied with fancy bows. It wasn’t stockings hanging From off the mantlepiece, Nor happy children laughing That brought me inner peace. But just the thought of Christmas A manger drab and poor, With little baby Jesus Holds much for me in store. A star shone from the heavens That cold and wintry night, Where wise men and poor shepherds Walked on beneath its light. Yes, Christmas has a meaning To me and others, too, Beyond the joy of giving, A meaning deep and true. JOY Somehow, not only for Christmas But all the long year through, The joy that you give to others Is the joy that comes back to you. Birthday Greetings to the following residents who will be celebrating their special day during the months of December, January and February. Each month, a Birthday Party will be held in their honor. Details will be posted at each Nursing Station Bulletin Board. Family and friends are welcome to join in on the festivities. Private parties are also available, but “YOU MUST CALL AND RESERVE” the Solarium or room in which you are interested in holding the party. To make reservations, contact Sherry Humbertson at 238-6711, Monday through Friday. Reservations are scheduled according to programs and inservices. DECEMBER LESTER RAY LILLIAN ROACH EUNICE ADAMS VERNICE GAMBLE JOHN KLOSNICK MATTIE NOEL JOHN LAZAR JANUARY HAZEL SHAFFER ESTELLA THOMAS MARY E. MCAULIFFE "CONGRA TULA TIONS" to Lillian Roach, who will be celebrating her 92nd birthday on the 9th. We wish you many more. FEBRUARY ELSIE PICADIO 3rd LOUISE ROBSON 11th ALICE SALER 16th CYRUS HEINTZELMAN 17th ALICE KOCKA 18th MARGARET HOFFMAN 22nd MARY ELLEN LEAR 24th GERTRUDE SHAFFER 25th MARIE SEILING 28th KENNETH DOUGLAS 28th "Our young and spirited resident", Alice Kocka, will be celebrating her 95th birthday on the 18th. Best wishes, Alice, on your special day. Cye Heintzelman will be 97 years young on the 17th. This young man is also very spirited and keeps us on our toes. We wish you many more celebrations!! JOY TO THE WORLD
