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Be Thankful Challenge ~ Day 5: Ella Smither

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Be Thankful Challenge ~ Day 5: Ella Smither Geriatric Center


 

Today I am thankful for Ella Smither Geriatric Center in Huntsville, Texas. I first became aware of Ella Smither when I worked at Huntsville Funeral Home and the Director’s mother was a resident there. He was always telling us that he visited all of the homes in town -- and Ella Smither was the one that he selected for his mother. Why? The people.



So... when my mother broke her shoulder and had to go to rehab for a month, Ella Smither Geriatric Center was my immediate choice. Mother spent one month in their care, and I have to agree... the people at Ella Smither are more than wonderful.


A year later, my mother broke her hip and the other shoulder. (She was having mini strokes and blacking out.) This meant another stay at Ells Smither. This time, TWO months!


Between the two stays, I met and fell in love with the residents AND staff at Ella Smither.



Head Nurse


On this 5th day of the Be Thankful Challenge, I am thankful for the staff of Ella Smither. From the ones who do the laundry, cook, clean the rooms, change the diapers, help with showers.....

...to the ones who pass out the snacks, and the sweet ones who administer the medication.

Thank you for the tender loving care that you show the residents. May God bless you greatly! XOXO

 

CNA Isis









 

This post is part of the Be Thankful Challenge. An attempt to prepare my heart (and yours) for Thanksgiving and the upcoming Christmas Season! If you are just now hearing about this challenge, you can jump on board at ANY time. It is never too late to have a thankful heart!

 

  The ABC's of Thanksgiving : My other 'Be Thankful'  Posts

 

  1. Alzheimer's and Dementia
  2. Boots
  3. Camping
  4. Dogs
  5. Ella Smither

 

Comments (13)

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Joni, People that work at these rehab facilities are very special and have to have a love for helping people.

Nov 05, 2012 12:19 PM
Rose King
David Tracy Real Estate - Friendswood, TX
Friendswood / Pearland / Houston Bay Area

It's a comfort to know there are caring, loving people available to help our senior family members. I'm so glad you found the Ella Smither Geriatric Center to help with TPM!

Nov 05, 2012 01:14 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Caring & being kind like you could become contagious! Great Shout Out for the Ella Smither Geriatric Center! Thank you Joni!

Nov 05, 2012 01:56 PM
DeeDee Riley
Lyon Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA
Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas

Joni,

Ella Smither sounds like a wonderful place.  I'm thankful you found it for your mom too!

Thanks also for the heads up on the challenge!

Nov 05, 2012 02:46 PM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

Debbie: They have a heart for the elderly. I sure am thankful for them!

Rose: Me too. If she ever has to stay somewhere permanently, this is where I would want her to be.

Thank you, Endre. I just love these folks!

DeeDee: You're welcome. I hope you will join us... at least a time or two! ☺

Nov 05, 2012 10:47 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Joni, God bless the Ella Smither Geriatric Center, the staff, medical personal, the patients and familes too. 

 

And special blessings to Joni and her mom.

Nov 05, 2012 11:02 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Many of us do not know about the wonderful services provided for seniors in many communities.  Your story provides a good reminder for us to visit and become familiar with facilities in our own area.

Have a wonderful week.

Chrysanthemum, Brookside Gardens

Nov 06, 2012 12:00 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Joni, it is wonderful to know a place for rehab when those little accidents injure you!     This is a place to be thankful for!

Nov 06, 2012 12:02 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Joni, I hope you have shared this beautiful testimonial with the Ella Smither Geriatric Center in Huntsville, Texas.

Margaret

Nov 06, 2012 10:54 AM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

Patricia: Thank you so much! (((HUGS)))

Roy: I found out the hard way. But as always, there was a blessing to be found!

Joan: Yes it is! ☺ And I am.

Margaret: Oh yes! They know!!

Nov 06, 2012 11:25 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Joni~ It must be comforting to know that when your Mom or any loved one needs that type of care that you can trust the folks at Ella Smither.

Nov 08, 2012 06:59 AM
Kim Burton
Iron Valley Real Estate Hanover - New Oxford, PA
Licensed Realtor in Maryland and Pennsylvania

What a lovely post.  It majes me want to volenteer today.  We need more people and places like this.

Nov 17, 2012 01:42 AM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

Donna: It really is. They are a great team of caretakers and I appreciate them very much.

Kim: Yes we do!

Nov 17, 2012 10:40 AM