Life Care residents share what they’re thankful for

Giving thanks makes us healthier emotionally and physically.

One of the best keys to reducing stress is to take time to identify our blessings, big or small.

This year, we helped our residents focus on their blessings by asking what they are thankful for. Here are some of their heartwarming responses. Happy Thanksgiving from Life Care!

“I’m most thankful for my boys, grandchildren and also my great-grandbaby.”

M.B., Life Care Center of Tullahoma, Tennessee

“I am thankful for the family who brought me into this world. I am also thankful for my younger brother who lives in Norton, my dog King and cat Smoky. I am thankful for the things I enjoy most, like painting and working with wood. I am thankful for my favorite times of the year – Christmas, New Year’s and Thanksgiving.”

R.N., Life Care Center of the South Shore in Scituate, Massachusetts

 “I am thankful for the ice cream socials we have and the ladies who make that happen!”

N.M., Life Care Center of Blount County in Louisville, Tennessee

“I’m thankful that none of my family has gotten COVID-19 and that they are healthy and have homes to keep them safe.”

B.B., Life Care Center of Sandpoint, Idaho

“I’m thankful for ice-cold sweet milk. The colder, the better.”

A.T., Life Care Center of Hendersonville, North Carolina

“I’m thankful for my three children and the grandchildren, for the wonderful parents I had. I’m thankful for my pastor and my church family. Thank you, Jesus, there’s so much to be thankful for!”

M.E., Life Care Center of Charleston, South Carolina

“I’m thankful for getting over the virus.”

W.D., Darcy Hall of Life Care in West Palm Beach, Florida

“I’m thankful that I turned my life over to Jesus Christ. He is my everything, and I am thankful for just being alive. I am also thankful for all the friends I have here at La Habra.”

B.B., La Habra Convalescent Hospital in La Habra, California

“I’m thankful to do my woodwork and ceramics projects in my room and for my guardian angel, Laura, who takes care of my needs and checks in with me. She supports me in all my projects. I’m thankful for the staff that has been outstanding going out of their way to help me during COVID-19 knowing I can’t leave to get my stuff.”

P.B., Life Care Center of Osawatomie, Kansas

 “I am thankful for oatmeal cream pies.”

H.F., Life Care Center of Gray, Tennessee

“My family, my health and having food on the table. It is a matter of looking at things around you and being thankful for them each day.”

A.W., Garden Terrace at Fort Worth, Texas

“I am thankful for being here while I am healing and recovering. I am thankful to be walking again and getting better day by day.”

P.B., Life Care Center of Farmington, New Mexico

“I am thankful for knowing I always have God on my side and that He is always there for me no matter what.”

D.H., Life Care Center of Blount County in Louisville, Tennessee

“The air we breathe, friends and family, a good bed to sleep in, and Elvis.”

C.B., Life Care Center of Banner Elk, North Carolina

“I’m thankful for life and that I can move around.”

B.E., The Gardens Court in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

“I am very thankful for my kids and very thankful for a nice place to live and that everyone in my home is nice to me.”

S.L., Westside Village Nursing Center in Indianapolis, Indiana

“I’m thankful for being in this facility and I’m not outside doing chores in this cold weather!”

L.H., Life Care Center of Sandpoint, Idaho

“I am thankful for my time to lie down and rest, as well as all the snacks I get.”

R.F., Life Care Center of Farmington, New Mexico

“Being saved and heaven, knowing there is a better place.”

H.W., Life Care Center of Banner Elk, North Carolina

“Thankful for my health, the therapy department and Fox News.”

M.B., Mitchell Manor in Mitchell, Indiana

“I’m most thankful for my two children, my two grandchildren, and my two great-grandchildren. My wonderful daughter-in-law, son-in-law and grandson-in-law. Last but not least, for Betty, Liz, Terri, Brenda and Alex in Activities.”

L.B., Life Care Center of Treasure Valley in Boise, Idaho

 “I am thankful for my family and all of the yummy vegetables they send me to eat – especially onions and tomatoes!”

M.P., Life Care Center of Blount County in Louisville, Tennessee

“I am thankful for God keeping me here for the last 95 years. I will never take Him for granted.”

J.M., Life Care Center of Hendersonville, North Carolina

“I am thankful for faith and my family and sunshine. I love sunshine because I can get out and enjoy it! I have a wonderful husband.”

L.D., Garden Terrace at Fort Worth, Texas

“That my children live nearby.”

S.B., Life Care Center of Richland, Washington

“Living at Life Care provides a new insight into other people’s cultures, backgrounds and experiences. Even though we all wish we could be home with family, bonding with other residents affords an opportunity to learn and grow – no matter what our age!”

P.F., Life Care Center of Charleston, South Carolina

“Thankful for my brother, parents and Indiana University football.”

L.H., Mitchell Manor in Mitchell, Indiana

“I’m thankful for my mother. She is 105 years old.”

H.C., Darcy Hall of Life Care in West Palm Beach, Florida

“I’m thankful to be alive and all my family to be alive with me. Even through all my trials and tribulations.”

R.W., Westside Village Nursing Center in Indianapolis, Indiana

“Sunshine, blue sky, green leaves and to still be alive.”

A.Y., Life Care Center of Red Bank in Chattanooga, Tennessee

“Lots of things – my daughter, this place, Life Care. Thankful for the help my special needs daughter receives. The foster homes I have had. My sister and brother. And my handsome husband.”

M.K., Life Care Center of the South Shore in Scituate, Massachusetts

“I’m very thankful to be here in La Habra Convalescent Hospital and for getting such good care from all the CNAs and charge nurses (for taking care of us). I want to thank God that I’m still here.”

V.J., La Habra Convalescent Hospital in La Habra, California