Hello, friends! I thought a little update might be in order.
I officially finished my first semester of Nursing School! 3 more to go. Graduation is in one year and 3 weeks. Yay! School during a pandemic is hard; Nursing School during one is seriously hard.
Work has been…different. Covid 19 has really impacted homes for the elderly, and that’s not been talked about much. At my workplace, folks haven’t seen their families, other than through windows or social media since this all started. Even workers are affected as we also try to limit our exposure so as to minimize our risk of taking something back. Thank God, we have been spared thus far. Maintenance of emotional and Spiritual health for our residents is as challenging as providing physical protection.
Sadly, the preachers who come see our folks and have a chapel service on Sundays aren’t allowed in the building either. So, that was a serious setback for the spiritual health of many. One night as I was in prayer about what the Lord desired me to do during this pandemic(other than my regular work, that is;) I was thinking something big like heading to NYC or something. Suddenly, I realized the answer was right in front of me at that very workplace!
So, since our church doors have been closed during this, I have been holding a Sunday Service for our residents. What a blessing! Below is our Easter Service. It’s a full length worship service, so watching is an investment. FYI, open this in a browser to see the video.
Final note. Yes, we hold our service….together, in the Chapel. Some may holler about what a bad idea that is. All I will say is this: We strive daily to protect our residents physically, stay compliant with State directives, and also do our best to promote emotional and spiritual health. It’s a difficult balancing act.
Blogging friends, that’s all for now. Be blessed!
May 1, 2020 at 11:50
Lord bless you for the extra mile you’re going for us old folks, Wally!
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May 1, 2020 at 11:53
GW, the chance to help them is a blessing. I hope you are keeping yourself safe?
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May 1, 2020 at 12:11
Yes, safe from the plague, but there are extenuating circumstances where I live exacerbating conditions.
Stay safe, and stay blessed Wally!
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May 1, 2020 at 12:13
I pray for those conditions my friend,
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May 1, 2020 at 11:57
Thanks for the check in, Wally. I gave you mention the other day about missing you. Sounds like you are using time wisely on great ministry ideas.
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May 1, 2020 at 12:01
Thanks Oneta, yes all of this has for sure focused me on important things
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May 1, 2020 at 12:33
Good for you! wooooo!!!! I will keep you in prayer.
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May 1, 2020 at 12:37
Thanks much
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May 1, 2020 at 12:47
Yay. W surfaces. 😎
Glad to hear it’s going well.
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May 1, 2020 at 12:49
Thanks my friend! Yep all things work for the good of those…and all that.
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May 1, 2020 at 12:53
Yeah well, I’m tired of doing all the heavy lifting around here.😂
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May 1, 2020 at 13:27
Lol. Be patient
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May 1, 2020 at 13:11
Excellent Wally, keeping you in my prayers daily! Blessings!
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May 1, 2020 at 13:27
Thanks Bruce
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May 1, 2020 at 13:15
I’ve been thinking about you lately. Glad you popped back in
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May 1, 2020 at 13:27
Thanks Lydia
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May 1, 2020 at 13:54
It’s so nice to hear from you Wally. I’ve thought of you so many times and it sounds like the Lord is keeping you mighty busy. Bet you never thought you’d have “your own church.” 🙂 What a blessing you are to those wonderful seniors. God bless you.
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May 1, 2020 at 15:34
Funny…we had 40 people at Easter, which is more than many actual churches. How are you Sue?
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May 1, 2020 at 15:51
I’m doing well. Thanks for asking. I have a woman living with me for the last 6 months that was homeless and helping her to get on her feet and I have a new book in the works if the publisher can ever get back to work due to this virus. Still crocheting hats, etc. for the homeless for next winter. In other words keeping busy and trying to stay out of trouble. 🙂 I saw you had quite a crowd there. I think that is great. Our church is viral right now and to be honest, I like going to church in my nightie. lol Take care and stay safe from this crud. Miss seeing you on here.
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May 1, 2020 at 14:16
Great to hear from you, Wally. I know life has changed drastically for you, but I sure miss our communication through blogging. You are a rock star, my friend. Wouldn’t you know, you’d find a way to bring the Word to those who need it. Keep up the good work. You are greatly missed here.
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May 1, 2020 at 15:34
Thanks Kathy. I had asked for real people and God gave me some!
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May 1, 2020 at 14:46
So awesome to hear from you Wally, we’ve missed you around these parts! Glad to hear things are going well and that you are able to provide for the spiritual and emotional needs of your seniors. You’re right, it so important and often gets overlooked in all this corona craziness. Blessings to you my friend!
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May 1, 2020 at 15:36
Emotional and spiritual wellness is so important, even more so for seniors. How have you been Tricia?
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May 1, 2020 at 18:29
Doing all good over here Wally. Going more than a little stir crazy but I’m healthy and everyone I know is so that’s all that matters. 🙂
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May 1, 2020 at 18:49
Yup
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May 1, 2020 at 21:12
I have been mostly ansent from the blog planet for awhile. I didn’t know you were studying nursing! Good for you Wally!
I am thankful that my.mom isn’t hete during this pandemic situation. I can’t even think about her in the nursing home without our dsily visits. She would not understand nor remember why we weren’t coming in. She needed re-orientation from us every single day and would have been frantic with imagined scenarios had we not tslked her down. I ferl for others like her.
I’m glad you are there for your residents. They’re in good hands.
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May 1, 2020 at 21:12
Sorry for my many typos!
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May 1, 2020 at 21:48
Thanks Madelyn. Well, the decision to go back to school happened very rapidly to say the least!
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May 1, 2020 at 21:36
Congrats on your schooling!!!
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May 1, 2020 at 21:47
Thanks
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May 1, 2020 at 22:50
I’ve been waiting raying for you Wally— knowing I f you work with the elderly but I knew you were sailing through school— I’ve wanted to e-mail but we’ve had the grand kids and our daughter-n-law since March 17when the schools shut their doors. She’s teaching from home while our so works from home- sooo, they came to us so we can watch the kids while she teaches— boy am I tired
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May 1, 2020 at 23:30
Heyyyyyy Julie!!!! Retirement is not all its cracked up to be huh?
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May 2, 2020 at 07:26
And obviously some things never change— ‘rayng’ was supposed to be ‘praying’ 🤣— and retirement changed when grand-babies were born then throw in a lockdown pandemic😑
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May 2, 2020 at 08:27
It’s okay. I still read Julie lol.
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May 2, 2020 at 09:14
😂🤣
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May 1, 2020 at 22:57
Congratulations, Wally! To God be the glory for all He is accomplishing through you! May He ever bless you for ministering to the seniors in so many ways!🙌🙌🙌 You are just getting started…😊
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May 1, 2020 at 23:29
Thanks Pat. Yes, he has given me a mission field of my very own
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May 2, 2020 at 13:50
Good to hear from you Wally. Keeping you in prayers
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May 2, 2020 at 14:34
Thank you, Efua
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May 2, 2020 at 19:26
Wally, it is so good to see your name in my email again. Congrats on finishing year one toward a nursing degree. I hope to see posts from you again soon. If you have been posting somehow I have not received notifications. God bless you brother. Steven.
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May 2, 2020 at 19:32
Hi Steve. Nope have not been posting
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May 3, 2020 at 07:33
Glas to hear from you Wally
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May 3, 2020 at 09:15
Heyyyyy James. I hope things are good. How’s the new home and job?
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May 4, 2020 at 12:37
I am doing great but the move and new home are delayed until next spring. Kinda disappointing but God’s timing isn’t the same as ours so I can’t complain.
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May 4, 2020 at 13:17
That’s too bad, I know you were looking forward to it
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May 5, 2020 at 06:55
I am, and then plan is still on. It’s just been “pushed to the right” as we used to say in the military.
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May 4, 2020 at 06:03
Wally maybe everything that happened is for you to minister in the elderly home for a time such as this…
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May 4, 2020 at 06:06
Seems so. Have you been ok?
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May 4, 2020 at 12:20
Been good and busy as usual! Amazed with God’s Grace even more than a few months ago!
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May 5, 2020 at 14:07
Wally, it is wonderful to hear from you. Your witness to the residents has to be a rewarding gift to them. Still writing and staying sheltered-in-place here in Ohio. Being retired, my wife will just ride out the storm here at home. Amen to you and God’s peace!
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May 5, 2020 at 14:17
Thanks, friend
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May 6, 2020 at 18:54
So happy to see your update and how well you are doing in school. Congratulations!!
How awesome it is for you to be able to minister to the residents, I know for a lot of them, church is so important. I’m glad you stepped up.
Blessings and prayers🙏
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May 6, 2020 at 19:05
Thanks RobbyFaye
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May 7, 2020 at 10:35
Awesome brother! Great to hear from you! God bless you!
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May 7, 2020 at 16:10
Thanks, brother
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May 11, 2020 at 13:02
It’s great to hear you’re doing well! Congratulations on getting closer to your degree! I’m sure that’s a lot of hard work.
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May 11, 2020 at 13:08
Thanks Michelle!
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May 21, 2020 at 01:57
Congratulations on passing the first trimester Wally! I salute your courage and your faith. I hope when you qualify that you don’t stop blogging; I’m looking forward to hearing all about how the Lord continues to minister to people through you!
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May 21, 2020 at 11:45
Thank you Jill
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June 9, 2020 at 21:24
The residents are very lucky to have you there!
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June 10, 2020 at 20:24
Thank you
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June 15, 2020 at 13:09
Great news Wally.
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June 15, 2020 at 16:58
Ty Steve
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July 14, 2020 at 03:50
Congratulations Stay safe happy and healthy
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July 23, 2020 at 15:29
Amen Brother in Jesus-Yeshua Christ-Messiah Wally!! Great too hear from you again!!
Please Pray for Israel-Yisrael / Christian Nation United States of America, and our Christian Earth Everyday “Pray Without Ceasing.” ( 1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV )!!
( Psalms 33:12 KJV ) “Blessed is the Nation whose GOD is the LORD; and the People whom HE hath Chosen for HIS Own Inheritance.”!!
( II Timothy 2:15 KJV ) “Study to shew thyself approved unto GOD, a workman ( or anyone ) that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the WORD of TRUTH.”!!
Our ONE True GOD’S LOVE 💕💜 is ETERNAL THROUGH HIS SON Christ-MESSIAH Jesus-Yeshua for Today and Everyday Forevermore!!
I Love you all Everyone through Christ-MESSIAH Jesus-Yeshua, because HE LOVED 💜💕 EVERYONE FIRST!!
Love 💕Always and Shalom ( Peace ), YSIC \o/
Kristi Ann
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August 25, 2020 at 04:07
Wow! You are an inspiration 😊
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January 3, 2021 at 14:53
Wishing you a blessed New Year, Wally!
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January 4, 2021 at 07:51
Thanks for the update Wally. We miss interacting with you.
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