Farmington champions reflect on what they are thankful for

November is a great time to look around your life and think about what you are grateful for. It could be something as simple as the meal you had for breakfast, or something a little more complex, such as the friendship you share with your neighbor who always seems to know how to brighten your day. We asked the champions at Life Care Center of Farmington, New Mexico, what they are thankful for during this season. Below are some of their sweet answers!

“I am thankful to the residents for allowing me into their home and the ability to help care for them. I am also thankful to have met such great people to work with.”
– Patrick Lameman, certified nursing assistant

“I am thankful for God giving me a place to stay.”
– S. C., resident

“I am thankful for my son and his job, as well as my job. We are in good health.”
– Amelia Hatahlie, certified nursing assistant

“I am thankful for my family and that I am healthy.”
– B. V., resident

“I am thankful for my family, my health, my faith, my job and co-workers and my community. I am thankful for a lot of things.”
– Julie Hank-Sanderson, director of nursing

“I am thankful for a good place to stay.”
– A. V., resident

“I am thankful for God’s protection on my family and friends.”
– Brittany Brown, nursing scheduler

“I am thankful for my family!”
– H. J., resident

“I am thankful for my children and grandchildren, as well as phone calls from home. I am also thankful for candy.”
– M. F., resident

“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., resident

“I am thankful for my health, my family, my job and my supervisor. She is doing an awesome job!”
– Christina Garcia, medical records assistant

“I am thankful for the blessing God granted me of making me a mother to the most amazing little person I have ever met.”
– Summer Popplewell, assistant business office manager

“I am thankful for everything!”
– D. W., resident

“I am thankful for spending time with the wonderful residents I care for every day!”
– Kodie Henderson, certified nursing assistant

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

“I am thankful for snow.”
– Zachary Sowder, occupational therapist

“I am thankful for the friends I have made in this town and my co-workers.”
– Sarah White, nurse

“I am thankful for my long life and just everything. There is a lot to be thankful for.”
– D. B., resident

“I am thankful for having a job and family and for God being in my life.”
– Darcie Garcia, physical therapist assistant

“I am thankful for all the things God gives me and for my son calling me.”
– M. C., resident

“I am thankful for everything in my life. For the people, like family, friends and strangers, who are going to become friends, my job, my vehicle and my spouse. I believe everyone needs to take a step back, look at their life and appreciate what they have.”
– Retresha Bekise, certified nursing assistant