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Nursing Home ChristmasAlbum Portrays Circle of CareThe Recreation Therapy Department has been offer-ing quality photo sessions for the nursing home resi-dents each year for the holidays. Families are welcometo join the residents for group portraits. Below is just asample of the beautiful pictures that were recentlytaken. These photos are also a perfect example of thejourneys that have been taken through Morrow Home’sCircle of Care. Carol Everson previously resided inour Homestead Assisted Living. While Bob andLorraine Manke were nursing home residents at thetime of the photo session, the couple now have madeHomestead Assisted Living their new home. EotusTonn was a previous resident at our MaryCrest As-sisted Living. And then there’s our dear Mae Paquette,who began her journey with us at Parkview Indepen-dent Living in August of 2001, moved to MaryCrestAssisted Living, and now resides in our nursing home.What a great example of Morrow Home’s Circle ofCare!

Remembrance Tree - Christmas 2011To all who helped light our Remembrance Tree this pastholiday season, we wish to extend our most sinceregratitude. You brightened the lives of many and helpedsupply new tablecloths to make dining a more enjoyableevent.In memory of John Anderson from Eleanor Mull.In honor of Michael Bonello from Deanna Hutchinson,Jackie Kroeger, and Debbie Page.In memory of Theresa Bonello from Mr. and Mrs. MichaelBonello.In memory of Linda Burnham from Rhonda Abbott,Virginia Bloom, Deb Miller, and Rose Shaw.In memory of Gilmer and Mildred Christopherson fromMr. and Mrs. Bill Yahnke and Lois Schauf.In honor of Dan Clemmerson from Becky Clemmerson.In memory of Pat Cote from Josie Cote.In memory of Pat Cote from Wendy Cote.In memory of Raymond Cohoon and Catherine Cohoonfrom Jim and Marian Tremblay.In memory of Mirabel Deming from Eleanor Mull.In memory of Margaret Gollnik from Mr. and Mrs. JoeCook.In memory of Alta Haws from Ruth and Jason Dennison.In memory of Anne Hays from Mr. and Mrs. Stan Hays.In memory of Dorothea Heath from Mary Ellen Leis.In memory of Ethel Janusheske from Mr. and Mrs. GilbertVanDinter.In honor of Joan McCoy from Eleanor Mull.In honor of the MaryCrest caregivers this Christmas fromEleanor Mull.In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Mashak from Ryanand Kathleen Snow.In memory of Victor Mikkelson from his family.In memory of Velma Moorhead from Eleanor Mull.In honor of Virginia Muellenberg from Eleanor Mull.In memory of Anne Newmann from Eleanor Mull.In honor of Zel Rice from Eleanor Mull.In honor of Donna Rooker from Ron Rooker.In memory of Jeanne & George Schroers from Mr. andMrs. Michael Bonello.In memory of Ken Schure from Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cook.In memory of Veronica Tremblay and in honor of CecilTremblay from Jim and Marian Tremblay.In memory of Morgan and Marlene Wells from MaryEllen Leis.In memory of Ralph and Dorothy Williams from JanYahnke.In memory of Vernon and Moleta Williams from JanYahnke.In memory of Bryan Yahnke from Jan Yahnke.

Carol Everson Bob & Lorraine Manke

Eotus Tonn Mae Paquette

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You don’t have to wear a Super-Hero Costume to be ahero. You can be a hero by following your life’s calling,whatever that may be. Heroes aren’t in it for the glory.Heroes care. They follow their heart. And so it is withKaren Brownell.

Karen is a CNA. My definition for CNA is CertifiedNursing Angel. Karen loved her job and it showed. Shewas named Employee of the Year in 1991 and also wonthe top CNA award from the State that year.

Karen was on the job at the Morrow Memorial Homein November 1997. She told a co-worker that she feltlike she was going to faint. Karen immediatelycollapsed. She had a full Cardiac Arrest. She died whilecaring for others. Fortunately, Alyce Johnson, RN atMorrow Memorial Home, performed CPR until theambulance arrived quickly and they saved her life. Thatwas just the beginning.

The ambulance took her to the local hospital. She diedagain there, and once again was revived. She wastransferred to the regional hospital with the best heartcare. She lost her life and was revived five more timesthere. She was in a coma for two weeks. Karen’s heartwas not able to function on its own. She had to get aPacemaker/Defibrillator. Although they are supposedto last about seven years, she is already on her sixthPacemaker/Defibrillator in 14 years. She is on a HeartTransplant List.

It has been a long road to recovery. She continued towork her way back and eventually she returned to herjob as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at the same

The CNA - Certified Nursing AngelContributed by Sue Brownell*

nursing home, even though it was quite strenuous forher. Morrow Memorial Home has accommodated herhealth care concerns. I always loved to hear her storiesof the latest ventures of some of her patients. She usedhumor and compassion to get her through thechallenging parts of being a CNA.

She was tired all the time and had little time and energyfor other things, but she still managed to work. Shebabysat her Grandchildren regularly while herDaughter-in-Law attended Nursing School. TheDoctors pleaded with her to give up this kind of work,as it takes a toll on her. The wires attaching herPacemaker/Defibrillator to the heart sometimes cameloose from all the heavy lifting she did on the job. Justthe same, she could not be dissuaded from her work.She cringed at the thought of an office job, which wouldhave put less stress on her heart. She reached the pointwhere the Doctors told her she was 100 % dependanton the Pacemaker/Defibrillator. All this while, Karencontinued to spread love and cheer to the aging residentson her wing of the nursing home. She gave, andcontinues to give, material things to them, as well asher time and attention. Most of all, she gives them herheart—the well-worn heart of an angel—with no stringsattached, just a few wires and a small box with a battery.

*Sue Brownell’s husband is Karen’s cousin. Thisarticle originally appeared in “The Gratitude BookProject: A Celebration of Personal Heroes.” SusanBrownell founded and writes for the award-winningwebsite www.SanctuaryForCancerCaregivers.com.

Morrow Home CNA Karen Brownell with resident Otillie Tunks

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Nursing Home FaceliftThe nursing home is currently undergoing a long-awaited face lift. The 2nd floor beauty shop has been re-paperedand gifted with a new hair washing sink which adjusts to the height of each individual resident. The 2nd floorhallways are being treated with textured wallpaper and wainscoting which help to bring a more home-like feel tothe area. The beauty shop updates were made possible by a donation from Mary Morrow’s Attic. The hallwayrenovations are the result of a gift from the Morrow Home Foundation.

Beautician - Wanda Powers and Resident Mary Jane Hem (back) Maintenance Technician - Brian Kruk; Transportation Driver - Robert “Skip Burrows

Mission StatementMorrow Home Community serves as a tangible expression ofGod’s love through a continuum of long term care services toall who entrust us with their care. We strive to enhance qualityof life by preserving the dignity, independence, and uniquenessof each individual while meeting their physical, social & spiri-tual needs. We endeavor to be a faithful steward of obtainableresources recognizing both the needs of those we serve and thosewho serve.

Homestead Resident Elfriede Bolyard and Pastoral Care DirectorKathy Schmitz Elfriede and Kathy together created the festivegingerbread house.

The Morrow Home Messenger is an informative newsletterof Morrow Home Community. The mailing list reachesthousands across the United States and even abroad andconsists of family and friends of those we serve and care forthrough all the Morrow Home ministries. If you would like tobe included on our mailing list, or know of someone who wouldenjoy reading this newsletter, please give us a call at608-269-3168. We will be happy to add these names to ourever-expanding mailing list.

If you would like to also support all the great things thatare happening at Morrow Home Community in a monetaryway, we will certainly appreciate it and will direct yourdonation accordingly. Please make your check payable toMorrow Home Community. Your donation is tax deductible.

We are always looking for volunteers to help in activities,reading to the residents, attending outings with them, etc. Formore information, please call 269-3168 and ask for ChristineVian, Recreation Therapy Director for the nursing home, or366-6277 for Sue Weber, Activities Director for AssistedLiving.

Our Culinary Services Department is also looking forvolunteer drivers for our Meals In Motion program,weekday noon meals delivered to local homes. Please call269-3168 and ask for either Kathleen Snow or Renee Thurston.

Thanks so much for your interest and support!

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CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR HOMEDecember 1, 2011 - March 26, 2012

CLOTHING: Family of Laverne Sharping; Family of LoisHeyerdahl; Family of Susan Larson; Family of Marie Rienks; Fam-ily of Fern Olson; Tom Martin; Joyce Anderson, Vets shirts, andJim Moorhead.MAGAZINES AND BOOKS: Mel Cleveland, calendars & cards;Mr. & Mrs. Tom Martin, books; Jean Sipes, books; Sue Isensee,books; Jerry & Barb Schwarz, magazines; Joyce Anderson, largeprint books & cards; Joyce Dahlby, magazines; Marian Tremblay,large print books, and Laura Leis, books.FURNITURE: Leona Kast, hutch; Family of Laverne Sharping;Family of Marie Rienks; Doug Holm, TV, Computer printer, type-writer; Family of Fern Olson, dresser & large storage cabinet;Beverly Shiroda-electric recliner; Thelma Zimmerman, householditems & decorations; Kathleen Nottestad, TV, bed & bedding, book-case and Ara Pugh, swivel chair.NURSING HOME EQUIPMENT: Duane Meade, ROHO cush-ions; Janice Cole, walker; Eleanor Mull, wheelchair w/foot ped-als, and Jim Moorhead, electric lift chair.FLOWERS AND PLANTS: Suzanne Koehler, Lucy Kowalskiand Trinity Lutheran Church ELCA.DAYCARE: Renee & Andy Thurston, Bissel 3-in-1 vacuum; Jen-nifer & Cory Reetz, infant toys; Nikki & Mark Sund, books; andKari & Heath Hauser, small water table.TREATS: Sharon Seamster; Barb Jackson & family; Eleanor Mull;Dan & Shari Meyer; Hazel Peterson; Family of Laverne Sharping;Norm Thurow; LaCrosse Insurance, and Weiser Brothers; BertBrown.MISC: Hazel Peterson, finger nail polish kit; Lucy Kowalski,medical equipment; Family of Wally Kinyon, wooden star withlights; Ginger Schumacher, Christmas decorations; Stanley & JeanHays, afghan; Elizabeth Smothers, bedding, and Rhonda Abbott,bedding.

Morrow Home Community Holiday TraditionsMany activities are held for the Morrow Home Community residents during the holiday season with parties of delicious food and givinggifts to the residents. Each year the Nursing Home Recreation Therapy Department hosts a local community Christmas sing-a-longcalled “An Evening of Carols” where families have opportunity to gather together and enjoy songs of the season.

Nursing Home resident Anna Haun & family Tim Bohnenkamp was guitarist forthe Evening of Carols

Muffy Dwyer & her furry companion, Heidi

MEMORIALS AND DONATIONSColossians 3:14 (King James)

And above all these things [put on] charity, which is the bond

of perfectness.

Since the last issue of the Messenger, we have received thefollowing memorials and gifts:In memory of Mirabel Deming from Martha Deming and UlrichHenesIn memory of Anne Hays from Mr. and Mrs. James Cook, MarieGrewal, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Harr, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Hays, Mr. andMrs. William Herrman, Mr. and Mrs. William Hoffman, CarolynHulsether, Rev. and Mrs. Luther Larson, Mr. and Mrs. DuaneMcClain, Eleanor Mull, Marian Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith,Mr. and Mrs. Ken Snow, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Slayton, Mr. andMrs. Wayne Slotten, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Sturm, Minerva SuppleIn memory of Lois Heyerdahl from Mr. and Mrs. Sid Eldridge,Linda Levendoski, Mr. and Mrs. Don PetersonIn memory of Wilmer Huber from Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Baker,Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Cronick, Mr. and Mrs. Duane McClain, Mr. andMrs. Paul Nelson, Margaret Rowan, Anne Swain SheppardIn memory of Judy Kramer from Carolyn Hulsether, Mr. andMrs. Gerald Kann, Mr. and Mrs. David Kemp III, Beverly Shiroda,Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Slotten, Mr. and Mrs. Ken SnowIn memory of Vernon Meyer from Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bernett,Mr. and Mrs. Curt Christopherson, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Habhegger,Deanna Hutchinson, and Mr. and Mrs. Russell BernettIn memory of Fern Olson from Sandra Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. JohnJacobs, Rev. and Mrs. Luther Larson, Mineral Springs RebekahLodge #41, Barbara Nuttleman, Mr. and Mrs. James Olson, UWHealth, Doris Wall, Mr. and Mrs. Richard WrightIn memory of Marie Rienks from Mr. and Mrs. James Anderson,Linda Boelter, Mr. and Mrs. Laurel Brandt, Marie Grewal, IonaHayter, Barbara Lueck, Rebekah Lodge, Mr. and Mrs. DuaneVetsch, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wright Sparta Area SchoolsIn memory of Mary Semrau from Janice HenschelIn memory of Richard Stickney from Heather RuoffFrom Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson and an anonymous donorfor residents’ hair care.From Terry Jefferson for use of equipment.From Jenny Koehler for Young at Heart Child CareFrom Mecca Shrine for use of garageFrom Tainter UMC for Care AssuranceFrom Wisconsin United Methodist Churches for Care AssuranceBridgepath resident Adeline Crum

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Paul Amundson

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Arenz

Emily Axelsen

Mr. and Mrs. George Baker

Bank Box Cleaners, Jerry Keene

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Barlow

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Baumgarten

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beck

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bever inmemory of Roy Alga, Lois Pierce,Marj Winterfield,and RogerWilliamsMr. and Mrs. Jerry Bloom

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bonello

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bradley

Bert Brown

Elizabeth Burnett

Agnes Burnham

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Beta

Mark Calhoun

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Chenoweth

Phyllis Christiano

Odes Clark

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Coenan

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Cronick

Ruby Culpitt

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Davis, Jr.

Robert Dengel

Mr. and Mrs. Jim DeVoe

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Doers

Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Ebert

Mr. and Mrs. James Edwards

Duane Evans

Judith Felland in memory of Rayand Maurine Felland and FranHerrmanBernadine Finch

Dolores Flock

Mr. and Mrs. Al Forde

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Foster inmemory of Thelma BennettReinold Frese

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gajewsky

Della Gebhardt

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Greenwood

Mr. and Mrs. Gurmohan Grewal

Gundersen Lutheran

Administrative Services

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hammes

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hansen

Lincoln Hartford in memory ofJan HartfordMr. and Mrs. Stan Hays

Audrey Helmenstine

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hemstock, Jr.

Thomas Hemstock, Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hendersin

Mr. and Mrs. David O.

Hendricks

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hensel

Mr. and Mrs. David Herlitzke

Stanley Herrman

Mr. and Mrs. Jon Hetland

Mr. and Mrs. Duane Hobson

Velma Hockenberry

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hoefner

Mr. and Mrs. David Houser

Arlene Hutson

Mr. and Mrs. William Jefferson

Spencer Jenkins

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Johnson

Mary Johnson in memory ofBertha ReichenbachMr. and Mrs. Edsel Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Kastberg

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kelley

Leonilda Kelly

Mr. and Mrs. David P. Kemp, III

Steve Kinyon

Laviolet Knoll

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kranz

Mr. and Mrs. John Kress, III

Mr. and Mrs. John LaCourse

Bonnie Lange

John and Beverly Larson

Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Larson

Beverly Laufenberg

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leverich

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Linstrom

Ltc. And Mrs. Michael Machac

Cathy Malzacher

Arthur Manson, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Marten

Martin Brothers Distributing

Beverly Maser

Gladia McAlpine

Julia Miller in memory of Carson“Jerry” WinchelMr. and Mrs. Ray Miller inmemory of Gladys RoseMineral Spring Rebekah Lodge #41

Larry Mitchell

William Morgan, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Moskonas

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Muellenberg

Mr. and Mrs. Don Mulry

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Murray inmemory of Loretta GriffinCapt. and Mrs. Chris Neuman

Mr. and Mrs. William Neumann

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Newquist

Mr. and Mrs. Clark Nordberg

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Ornes

Osborne, Tripp, & Schmidt,

Attorneys

Dr. and Mrs. Michael Pace

Sally Parsons in memory ofLorene Huggett and Nancy

The Morrow Home Community wishes to extend gratitude to those who so generously offered their support inanswer to our annual Christmas Plea. Your donations along with a special gift of $10,000 from Mary Morrow’sAttic have enabled us to purchase twenty electric beds. Our residents and employees sincerely thank you foryour thoughtfulness and continued support. Donations were received from:

Christmas Appeal Response

JohnsonRuby Peters

Mr. and Mrs. Eric Pipkin

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pitsch inmemory of Marj Winterfield andRoger WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Larry Powell

Mr. and Mrs. Jon Prell

Barbara Rice

Eleanor Robien

Rockland United Methodist

Women

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ryan

Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Scafe

Mr. and Mrs. George Schaal

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schams

Ruby Schmidt

Bea Schmitz

Juanita Schmitz in memory ofDorothy SchmitzLucille Schultenover

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Schwarz

Mr. and Mrs. Herb Severson

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Shaw inmemory of Alice ShoemakerMr. and Mrs. Wayne Slotten

Mr. and Mrs. Ken Snow

Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Solberg

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sowle

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Spielman

Michael Spors

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stargard

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Suhr

Ret. Col. and Mrs. Gerald

Sullivan

Sun Prairie United Methodist

Church

Rev. and Mrs. Bill Swan

Col. and Mrs. George Taylor inmemory of Florence MantzkeEarl Tichenor in memory ofMargaret TichenorMr. and Mrs. Loraine Tichenor

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Tichenor

Gordon Tjaden

United Methodist Women of

Sparta

United Methodist Women of

Tomah

Union National Bank

Mr. and Mrs. Kent Vaaler

Harold Van Kirk

Jacqueline Vaver

Mr. and Mrs. David Vieth

Alice Wandschneider

Lorraine Winchel in memory ofCarson “Jerry” WinchelSteve Winterfield

Dorothy Zillmer

Mother & Daughter nursing homeresident Leone Pokrand and MorrowHome employee Sharon Sanborn

Unto LifeEternal

December 13, 2012 - March 24, 2012Evelyn Carrie

Sheldia “Shelly” Carroll

Louise Freeman

Anne Hays

Lois Heyerdahl

Joyce Holm

Wilmer Huber

Mary “Annie” Karis

Judy Kramer

Susan Larson

Richard Moore

Velma Moorhead

Fern Olson

Robert O’Neill

Hazel Peterson

Marie Rienks

Esther Ripley

LaVerne Scharping

Wilbur Schwartzel

Shirley Thomas

David Thompson

Edward Warner

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provides on-site Physical,Occupational, and Speech Therapy.