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The Lutheran Home for the Aged Association-East P. O. Box 559 Vinton, IA 52349-0559

Nursing Facility Townhomes Assisted Living Apartments Home Health Agency

Phone: 319-472-4751 Vinton Lutheran Home Phone:319-472-2092 Vinton Community Services Phone: 563-391-5342 Davenport Lutheran Home Phone: 563-386-6933 Davenport Assisted Living Apartments Corporate Office: 319-472-4211

"Providing Quality Christian Care and Service”

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REFLECTIONS is the newsletter published by The Lutheran Home for the Aged Association-East, a not-for-profit organization, providing quality health care, housing and services for seniors. The Lutheran Home for the Aged Association-East does not discriminate in its employment practices or admissions to its facilities or programs of care because of a person’s sex, race, color, age, religious creed, national origin, military duty, marital status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or any other classification prohibited by law.

The Felicitous Exchange

There are many joyful moments serving at our Lutheran Homes, but of course there are many heartbreaking moments, too. All of us know people who are suffering in one form or another, sometimes greatly. We would gladly do anything we could to relieve their suffering. But here’s a sobering question: What if you could pick one resident to trade places with? Picture the resident you know who is suffering the most, and ask yourself, “Would I give up all the things I have that he doesn’t and let him enjoy them instead, and would I willingly take away all the sufferings that he is undergoing by enduring them in his place?” Of course, this is all just theoretical, since no one can actually trade places with anyone else as I have described. Remarkably enough, however, that’s just what Jesus did for us! St. Paul writes that

“For our sake He made Him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God” (2 Corinthians 5:21). Jesus took our suffering, our sin and our death, and made it His own on the cross. In its place, He gave us His blessedness, His righteousness and His life, which is ours through faith in Him. This is what Martin Luther called the “Felicitous Exchange,” Jesus “trading places” with us and relieving our sufferings by enduring them on our behalf. When you see people suffering, especially at

our Lutheran Homes, do what is in your power to care for them and relieve them. But take comfort in the knowledge that Jesus has actually suffered for them, and when their time of suffering is completed, if their trust is in Him, they will enter into the indescribable blessedness that He has prepared for them. A felicitous exchange indeed!

By Rev. Christopher Neuendorf—Davenport Chaplain

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Vinton & DavenportVinton & Davenport

Winter/Spring 2018 Volume 20 Issue 1

The Lutheran Home for the Aged AssociationThe Lutheran Home for the Aged Association–– EastEast “Providing Quality Christian Care and Service”“Providing Quality Christian Care and Service”

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Dear Friends, As I reflect on another year just ended and look at what 2018 has to offer, I give thanks for the many faithful and devoted friends who have shared their time, talents and gifts. Our mission requires many people; volunteers, donors, congregations, staff members, and families! It is with heart-felt appreciation that we “Thank you” for your generous commitment through this past year in assisting with our Mission and Ministry throughout our Lutheran Home Communities in Vinton and Davenport. In reflecting back on 2017, it is clear that we have embraced many significant achievements. As in every past year, this one was not without exception, many lives were touched, relationships enriched and joys shared. Of course, we have had our share of challenges as well. The quest to deliver quality care is by far the greatest challenge we face. Many new rules and regulations have, and will be, placed upon our facilities and services. We are blessed with a board of directors and management staff who are innovative in sustaining our mission of “Providing Quality Christian Care” despite the numerous rules that impact how we are allowed to provide care. One of the highlights this past year was the completion of our new Memory Care Addition at our Davenport Campus. This new beautiful building is designed for two, 13-bed neighborhoods, specifically tailored to provide comfort and security in separate environments. Private resident suites, a living room, kitchenette, and dining room are featured in each neighborhood. A beauty shop, bathing spa and family lounges are available to all residents. An enclosed courtyard featuring a walkway with attractive landscaping is available for the residents’ enjoyment. With only a few suites left, applications for residency are being accepted. A critical component of our time and resources are spent in the recruitment and training of sufficient, qualified staff to care for those entrusted to us. We are fortunate to have a core group of staff members who are dedicated and committed to our mission. These individuals play a vital role in healing, sustaining and nurturing our residents as well as mentoring our newly hired employees. The spiritual life for our residents is one of the most important aspects in our Lutheran Home Communities and is an integral part of our overall program of care. We are blessed with dedicated Chaplains and Pastors in our communities who are committed to the spiritual well-being of our residents, families and staff. With your continued help, support and prayers, we are prepared to forge ahead in 2018, as we continue our passion of providing Christian care to the communities we serve. We are looking forward to the many relationships – residents, families, staff, volunteers and friends, new and old; that join us in sustaining our mission and ministry.

Blessings, Diane Gloede, COO

2 A Letter from Diane Gloede, COO

3 In Loving Memory….

4 Happenings Since Our Last Issue

5 Legacies of Giving

6-7 Flourishing Friendships

8 DLH Memory Care Testimonials

9 LHAA-E Activities & Events

10-11 Gifts of Love

12 Spiritual Corner

Congratulations to: Charlene Vasey-Larson, Dietician, Vinton, 25 year anniversary (April 16, 1993) Charlene Hoff, CMA, Vinton, 20 year anniversary (April 14, 1998) Susan Payne, Director of Nursing, Davenport, 20 year anniversary (February 26, 1998) Takeshia Davis, Rehab Aide, Davenport, 15 year anniversary (February 24, 2003) Denita Grandberry, AL Nurse Manager, Davenport,10 year anniversary (January 3, 2008) Kalyn Bonjour, L.P.N., Davenport, 10 year anniversary (April 24, 2008) Tanika Dorathy, Dining Services Aide, Davenport, 5 year anniversary (February 7, 2013) Augustina Vieyra, Dining Services Cook, Davenport, 5 year anniversary (February 7, 2013) Brooke Sigler, C.N.A., Davenport, 5 year anniversary (February 28, 2013) Stephanie Heckroth, Activity Director, Vinton, 5 year anniversary (February 28, 2013) Elizabeth Jansen, Activity Director, Davenport, 5 year anniversary (March 7, 2013) Sherry Siglin, C.N.A., Vinton, 5 year anniversary (March 12, 2013)

EMPLOYEE MILESTONES (January 1, 2018– April 30, 2018)

IN THIS ISSUE

LHAA-E COO

A LETTER FROM DIANE

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Libbie Krug, Walford, IA Roger Krug, Fairfax, IA Deena Kuempel, Marion, IA Jane LaGrange, Vinton, IA Albert & JoAnn Langstraat, Columbia, IA John Langstraat, Oskaloosa, IA Robert & Marian Laschanzky, Davenport, IA Dolores Lemke, Paullina, IA Kay Lenaburg, Cedar Rapids, IA Earl Lewis, New Sharon, IA Rev. David & Joan Likeness, Dunlap, IL Joan Lindahl, Vinton, IA Jerry & Jean Lindstrom, Davenport, IA Robert & Carol Lutz, Vinton, IA LWML Dorcas Guild, Keystone, IA Karen Lykam, Davenport, IA Barbara Lynch, Davenport, IA Lon & Diane Lyphout, Vinton, IA Louise Marolf, Davenport, IA Teresa Matson, Littleton, CO Doris Mauer, Cedar Falls, IA Michael & Marlene Maxwell, Oskaloosa, IA Marlyn Mayhew, Vinton, IA McGriff Insurance Agency, New Sharon, IA Michele McKamey, Moline, IL Wayne Merchant, Vinton, IA John & Ladonna Messer, Dysart, IA Eldon & Shirley Meyer, Garrison, IA Robert Meyer, Clive, IA Grace Milroy, Vinton, IA Larry & Jo Moeller, Newhall, IA Robert Moen, Vinton, IA Larry Moody, Mt. Auburn, IA Ken & Sheri Morrow, Ames, IA Henrietta Mueller, Cedar Rapids, IA Bill & Ruth Mund, Cedar Rapids, IA Debora Nelson, Millington, TN Wayne Neve, Vinton, IA Daniel Newton, Blairstown, IA Sandra Noren, Vinton, IA Virginia O’Daniel, Springfield, VA Brad & Leslie Oates, Davenport, IA Randy & Glory Ohrt, Vinton, IA Our Savior Lutheran Church, Bettendorf, IA Rev. Clarence & Marian Pannier, Davenport, IA Parkview Lutheran Church, Eldridge, IA Rebecca Parrish, Bettendorf, IA David Petermeier, Highland, IL Prudence Petersen, Cedar Rapids, IA Rosalie Petersen, Grimes, IA Edward & Carol Pickart, Vinton, IA Rev. Donald Pohlers, Statesboro, GA Kenneth Popenhagen, Vinton, IA

Tim Price, Bettendorf, IA Sandra Prichard, Dysart, IA David & Rebecca Primus, Mt. Auburn, IA Verla Rammelsberg, Studio City, CA Gary & Becky Raue, Urbana, IA Marcia Reints, Davenport, IA Clarence Reirson, Walker, IA Kevin & Linda Renaud, New Sharon, IA Dave & Monica Rhinehart, Vinton, IA Ralph Richardson, Hopkins, MN Lois Rinker, Vinton, IA Florence Rippel, Vinton, IA Risen Christ Lutheran Church, Davenport, IA Nancy Roberts, Milan, IL Tony & Mary Rossolille, Bartlett, IL Don Rouse, Vinton, IA Mary Ann Runge, Milan, IL Norman & Zelda Sackett, Urbana, IA JoAnn Schmidt, Vinton, IA Rev. Lawrence & Jane Schmidt, Cedar Rapids, IA Tina Schindler, Bettendorf, IA Adah Schminke, Vinton, IA Donna Schminke, Strawberry Point, IA Erick Schminke, Madrid, IA Inge Schminke, Shellsburg, IA Cora Schoenfelder, Van Horne, IA Mary Schoonover, Vinton, IA Sylvia Schoonover, Vinton, IA Tom & Jo Schumacher, Cedar Rapids, IA David & Debra Schussler, Pine City, MN Ellen Schuster, Davenport, IA D David & Julie Scott, Bettendorf, IA Ardis Seeman, Vinton, IA Edna Shain, Vinton, IA Danise Shannon, Vinton, IA Ronald & Peggy Sleep, Long Grove, IA Karol Smith, Brandon, IA Lee & Barbara Smith, Vinton, IA Jaqui Sorensen, Cedar Rapids, IA Kaylene Spicer, Vinton, IA St. Andrew Missionary, Van Horne, IA St. John’s Dorcas Society, Waverly, IA St. John Lutheran Church, State Center, IA St. John Lutheran Church, Newhall, IA St. John Tabitha Society, Newhall, IA St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church Atkins, IA St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Tabitha Society, Garrison, IA St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Garrison, IA

St. Paul Lutheran Ladies Aide-Buckeye, Alden, IA Joyce Staab, Van Horne, IA Gloria Stenzel, Marion, IA Donna Sutton, Vinton, IA Richard Taets, Milan, IL Joan Tarbox, Cedar Rapids, IA Barb Teckenburg, Conrad, IA The LCMS Foundation, St. Louis, MO Thrivent Financial, Appleton WI Judith Thurman, Vinton, IA Mark Timmer, Vinton, IA Estell Torgerson, Vinton, IA Trinity Ladies Aide, Lowden, IA Trinity Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, IA Trinity Lutheran Church, Davenport, IA Trinity Lutheran Church, Vinton, IA Trinity Lutheran Church LWML Knoxville, IA Rev. Mark & LuAnn Urlaub, Vinton, IA Roland & Dorothy Vangen, Cedar Rapids, IA Dave & Lisa Vermedahl, Vinton, IA George Vieth, Davenport, IA VLH Auxiliary, Vinton, IA Michael & Jill Vokt, Bettendorf, IA George & Teresa Vopelak, LaPorte City, IA Maxine Walters, Keystone, IA Richard Walther, Scottsdale, AZ Kathryn Waterman, Atkins, IA Elvin Weaver, Bettendorf, IA Peggy Weideman, Vinton, IA Thomas Wendel, Cedar Rapids, IA Janet Wenze, Davenport, IA Fern Werning, Davenport, IA Ruth Wieditz, Vinton, IA Susan Wilson, Kelseyville, CA Glenna Wilt, Vinton, IA Joyce Winsor-Cole, Vinton, IA Scott & Jeanne Wolf, Davenport, IA Dr. Allen & Janet Woodhouse, Vinton, IA Lucille Yedlik, Vinton, IA Alan & Marilyn Young, Cedar Rapids, IA Zion Eventide Mission Society, Wilton, IA

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Sherman & Virginia Abbott, Choteau, MT Zybell Abernathey, Vinton, IA Dorothy Albert, Vinton, IA Shirley Albrecht, Rock Island, IL John & Cindy Allen, Mount Ayr, IA John Anderson, Vinton, IA Joan Anderson, Newhall, IA Dennis & Joyce Andresen, Keystone, IA Lyle & Ann Aschenbrenner, Vinton, IA Virginia Bahr, Vinton, IA Mary Bailey, Davenport, IA Jean Baker, Bettendorf, IA Phillip & Linda Barkdoll, Vinton, IA Michael & Rhonda Barron, Vinton, IA Darrel & Jane Bartling, Urbandale, IA John & Ann Behrendt, Coralville, IA David & Karyl Behrens, Urbandale, IA Bethany Lutheran Women’s Guild, Cedar Rapids, IA SuAnn Bieri, Davenport, IA Loren & Linda Blom, Pella, IA Ardella Boettcher, Belvidere, IL Rosemary Boisen,Vinton, IA Lois Bonefas, Waterloo, IA Jim & Kathy Boston, Runnells, IA Dick Bridge, Vinton, IA Diane Brock, Broken Arrow, OK Steven & Lamelda Brumbaugh, Davenport, IA Donald & Linda Burrichter, Shellsburg, IA Patricia Campbell, Cedar Rapids, IA Susan Carroll, Davenport, IA Evelyn Casserly, Coralville, IA Betty Cayton, Vinton, IA College Hill Lutheran Church, Cedar Falls, IA Concordia Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, IA Kim Cook, Newhall, IA Craig & Gretchen Cordt, Davenport, IA Bill & Sheila Craig, Davenport, IA Anna Diaz, Rock Island, IL Robyn Dorf, Lansing, KS Laverne & Shirley Dohrman, Davenport, IA Larry & Linda Druschel, Vinton, IA Violet Dunlavy, Bloomfield, IA Jeff & Carol Ealy, Urbana, IA George & Oma Eckhart, Vinton, IA Vernon Egland, Bettendorf, IA Ron & Judy Elwick, Vinton, IA John Elwick, Vinton, IA Wally & Dorothy Embretson, Newhall, IA Joyce Engel, Springfield, VA Katherine Ervin, Vinton, IA Matthew & Mary Feeney, Eldridge, IA Donald & Dianne Fennern, Cedar Rapids, IA

Jack Fitzgerald, Hackensack, MN Gladys Folkmann, Vinton, IA Carolyn Garbers, Vinton, IA Susan Gardener, Vinton, IA David & Sue Gates, Vinton, IA Christy Gay, Oskaloosa, IA Harold Gehle, Davenport, IA William and Carolyn Goad, Bartonville, IL Grace Lutheran Church-Ladies Aid, Blairstown, IA Wayne & Donna Granneman, Davenport, IA Bill & Mary Jo Guider, Vinton, IA A. Gregory Gutgsell Jr., Bettendorf, IA Dale & Karen Hagen, Vinton, IA Rosean Hansen, Vinton, IA Gilbert & Rose Hansen, Vinton, IA Mona Hanson, Vinton, IA Tom Hanson, Vinton, IA Brenda Happel, Vinton, IA Nadine Hartkemeyer, Cedar Rapids, IA Daniel & Diane Hartz, Atkins, IA Arlyn & Alice Hesse, Urbandale, IA Gladys Heuton, Rembrandt, IA Carolyn Hibbs, Vinton, IA Lori Hill, Mt. Auburn, IA Jim & Elaine Hilliard, Vinton, IA Terry & Lori Hilker, Colfax, IA Esther Ann Hite, Vinton, IA Rev. Leon & Janet Hodges, Atlantic, IA James & Jacquelyn Hodgson, Vinton, IA Gary Hoech, Cedar Rapids, IA Susan Hoeck, Golden, MO Paul Hoegner, Moline, IA Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church, Davenport, IA Pamela Hopper, Fort Dodge, IA Velma Huebner, Clarence, IA Debra Hughes, Eldridge, IA Roger & Joanne Hurt, Moline, Il Immanuel Lutheran Mission Club, Davenport, IA Dan Jabens, Cedar Rapids, IA Helen Johnson, Eldridge, IA Marilyn Johnson, Marion, IA Raymond Junge Jr., Keystone, IA Selma Kaiser, Vinton, IA Lester & Rosemary Kampman, Vinton, IA Karie Kelty, Vinton, IA Kerdus & Barron, Vinton, IA Larry & Carolyn Kettler, Vinton, IA Marjorie Kimmel, Davenport, IA Don & Janet Knaack, Van Horne, IA Duane & Janice Koberg, Sammamish, WA Sharon Koopman, Vinton, IA Miriam Krallman, Cedar Falls, IA Daniel Kraus, Davenport, IA

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In Loving Memory...In Loving Memory...

The Vinton Lutheran Home Communities were blessed for 35 years with Ann

Kerkman’s talents and devotion to the residents she served. Ann worked for

many years as the VLH Dietary Director, and later as the office assistant at

the Lutheran Home for the Aged Association– East Corporate Office. Ann was

extremely passionate about all projects she took on, and a perfectionist at each

and every job. Her untimely death left an emptiness within the LHAA-E

communities, but her loyalty to this organization will be forever cherished.

May Ann’s memory live on in the work that each one of us does

as we strive to be as committed as she to the LHAA-E mission,

and the individuals we serve.

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2017 RESIDENT/FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTIES

Happenings since our last issueHappenings since our last issue

For the latest happenings throughout the year, like us on facebook @vintonlutheranhomecommunities and @davenportlutheranhome or visit our website at www.lhaa-e.org

OCCUPANCY OF THE NEW DAVENPORT MEMORY CARE UNIT

The “True Light of Christmas” was sincerely felt during the LHAA-E annual resident/family Christmas parties. Our tenants and residents were able to enjoy a special

evening with their loved ones, as staff members served a delicious meal featuring prime rib and bone-in-ham.

Vinton Lutheran Home resident, Jerry

Stiles, enjoys quality bonding time with his new great granddaughter during the

Resident/Family Christmas Party.

LHAA-E Marketing Director, Justin Ealy, and Davenport Lutheran Home Dining Services Director, Rob Brown,

prepare to cut into the Prime Rib and Bone-in-Ham.

Davenport Lutheran Home Assisted Living Tenant, Nancy Osterhaus, enjoys the Prime Rib Christmas Dinner with her son, during

the Resident/Family Christmas Party.

Residents of the new Memory Care Unit are settling into their new “home”. Visit page 8 for testimonials sharing all that our Memory Care Addition has to offer.

Private suites are move-in ready, and applications for residency are currently being accepted. Please Contact Shelly Hopp at (563) 391– 5342 or email

s.hopp@lhaa-e.org for a personal tour today.

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March 16th- DLH St. Patrick’s Day Party @ 2:00pm

March 23rd– VLH “A Night in Rome at the Lutheran Home”. Special fundraiser, open

to the public. RSVP’s required.

March 24th-DLH Easter Egg Hunt @

3:00pm

March 24th-VLH Easter

Egg Hunt @ 2:00pm

April 9th-VLH Volunteer Tea @ 2:30pm

April 12th– DLH Volunteer Luncheon @ 2:00pm

LHAALHAA--E Activities & EventsE Activities & Events

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DLH Family Member Jack Corbin’s Testimonial

“My greatest satisfaction is that I can leave here and know, without a doubt, that Shirley is being taken care of and when I come back, she’ll be here and she’ll be happy.”

**at left, Jack and Shirley Corbin enjoy each other’s company in the new Memory Care Unit

DLH Family Member Jerry Moscinski’s Testimonial

“I especially like the cheerful, airy dining room and sitting

area in the new Memory Care Unit."

**at right, the beautifully furnished sitting area allows for comfortable family visits

DLH L.P.N. Linda Cagle’s Testimonial

“I love providing care to the residents in the new Memory Care Unit! The addition is beautiful and spacious, creating a calm and peaceful environment for our residents with dementia.” **at left, Nurse Linda chats with DLH resident Irene Nickerson

DLH Memory Care TestimonialsDLH Memory Care Testimonials

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~ Maya Angelou

Legacies of GivingLegacies of Giving THE VINTON LUTHERAN HOME AUXILIARY

The Vinton Lutheran Home Auxiliary was established in 1973, “To organize and oversee fund-raising projects, the proceeds from which would be used to enhance and benefit the lives of the Home’s residents.” At that time, no one could have imagined the monumental effect their efforts would have on the residents, the Lutheran Home, or the community.

The Auxiliary’s many fund-raising events have provided countless life-improving enhancements for patients, tenants and residents. The dedicated efforts and unwavering support of this group has been inspirational and assisted us in carrying out our mission of “Providing Quality Christian Care.”

At the end of 2017, however, the members made the difficult decision to disband the formal Auxiliary organization while continuing to volunteer as needs arise. We thank each Auxiliary member from the bottom of our hearts, and pray that they realize the depth of our gratitude for all of their accomplishments.

THRIVENT FINANCIAL CHOICE PROGRAMS

We are pleased to announce that Lutheran Home for the Aged Association - East has received $3,015 in 2017 through Thrivent Financial’s Thrivent Choice® program. By directing Choice Dollars®, eligible Thrivent members can recommend which nonprofit organizations they feel should receive charitable grant funding from Thrivent. Nationwide, over $41 million in funding was distributed to more than

30,000 enrolled churches and nonprofit organizations through the program in 2017.

If you have Choice Dollars available to direct, please consider directing to the Lutheran Home for the Aged Association - East to further the mission of “Providing Quality Christian Care.” Eligible Thrivent Financial members who have been designated Choice Dollars during 2017 have until March 31, 2018, to direct them.

“Seeing our members have a say about how charitable dollars are given in their communities is so rewarding,” said Dan Newton, Financial Associate of Blairstown, who serves Benton County. Dan Newton can be reached at (319) 721-4033 or Dan.Newton@Thrivent.com.

To learn more about Thrivent Choice, visit www.thrivent.com/thriventchoice. Or call Thrivent at (800) 847-4836, and say “Thrivent Choice” when prompted.

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Flourishing FriendshipsFlourishing Friendships “As Chaplain of the Davenport Lutheran Home, I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to observe many friendships grow and develop. Quite noticeably, these friendship circles are often formed around the nucleus of Loretta DeForest and Diane Hammill.” noted Pastor Neuendorf. The friendly nature of their personalities has established Loretta and Diane as the unofficial “welcoming committee” of the Davenport Lutheran Home. Their interactions with others are not exclusive or “clique-like.” They always make room for one more, generously befriending all who come to them. Loretta and Diane love to joke around, but far from being “inside jokes” that exclude others, their humor serves to draw new residents into the Lutheran Home family. Their offered friendship enriches all who come into contact with it. “Virtually every chapel service is attended by Diane and Loretta, who always bring friends along,” shared Pastor Neuendorf. “Though having experienced loss and sufferings in their lives, these women continue to demonstrate a Christian love for others. The real magic of it, however, is that the welcome they extend is not forced, but a natural result of genuine love and concern.”

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Above: Pastor Neuendorf greets Diane Hammill (left) and Loretta DeForest (right) after Sunday Worship Services.

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Flourishing FriendshipsFlourishing Friendships

“I never would have guessed that I’d be a nurse at the Vinton Lutheran Home for as long as I have.” Eric Struve, L.P.N., stated. “I honestly thought that I would start here, get some experience under my belt, and move on.” This has not been the case, however, as Eric will soon begin his 9th year at The Lutheran Home. “The residents we serve become our friends,” Eric commented. “It’s rewarding to become familiar with their interests.” For instance, while chatting one day, 96 year old resident Clay Ash and Eric discovered a common bond. Both men are “farm boys” and they often reminisce about country living. From time to time Eric brings his farm dog, Berkly, to visit the residents. Clay especially enjoys these visits because, he too, had a favorite farm dog that used to help him herd his cattle. “Berkly knows where I live, and he always runs right down to my room,” Clay commented. “Eric’s a great guy. We love to pick on each other, but we really get along well!” exclaimed Clay. “If I need something done, he takes care of it right away! He’s an excellent nurse.” When Eric was asked what he enjoys most about his job he smiled and said: “There is nothing I enjoy more than ensuring that the residents are well cared for.” Eric’s compassionate approach promotes the LHAA-E mission of “Providing Quality Christian Care and Service.”

John 15:12 “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”

Above: Vinton Lutheran Home L.P.N, Eric Struve, takes resident Clay Ash’s vitals

during a routine visit.

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