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09/01/2025

HAPPY LABOR DAY!
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08/22/2025

A lake day with our residents 🌊 Because memories are still being made 💙

08/12/2025

Owning a small business in Illinois isn’t for the faint of heart. Some days it’s a juggling act, a marathon, and a test of patience all rolled into one… but it’s also the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done.

These two right here? They make the hard days worth it. It’s a privilege to care for them, hear their stories, and be part of their lives—plus, they keep me on my toes. (Trust me, they know how to dish out a good one-liner when you least expect it.)

And I can’t forget the Care Team of Springfield Homes—this crew shows up every day ready to work hard, love harder, and laugh in between. Without them, none of this would happen. They’re the real MVPs.

At the end of the day, while we’re here to care for our residents, they end up blessing us more than they’ll ever know. That’s the secret no one tells you about this kind of work—it’ll change you for the better, if you let it. 💙

07/29/2025

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07/24/2025

It’s not even noon, and I’ve already lived a full day.

My alarm went off at 3:30 AM—early mornings are often when I find clarity and connection. Bible study gave me the grounding I needed, because the rest of the day was… a lot.

A team member reached out needing support with a difficult situation. Coaching someone through tough choices—without taking the wheel—isn’t always easy, but it’s necessary. That’s what leadership means to me: helping people find their way while holding the standard.

After that, I dropped off a vehicle that should have been fixed two weeks ago—another reminder that doing something right the first time matters.

Then came a court appearance. The case felt frivolous, but the principle behind it is not. Sometimes you have to stand up—graciously but firmly—against defamation, manipulation, and harassment. Not just for yourself, but to model advocacy for those who don’t have the platform or voice to speak out.

Later, I met up with a colleague to ensure someone in our care got home safely via paratransit. It was a simple act—but an important one.

That’s when I met someone who unknowingly shifted my whole day.

The SMTD driver greeted us with pure joy. On the hottest day of the year, he was moving from stop to stop, helping seniors and individuals with disabilities—with a smile, a joke, and a warmth that’s becoming increasingly rare.

Some would say he’s just a driver. But today, he was a living reminder of grace. He made people feel safe, seen, and valued. And that includes me.

It reminded me of a sermon my best friend recently shared:
“Do your best, regardless of your circumstances.”

Today reminded me that advocacy doesn’t always have to be loud—it can be consistent, clear, and kind. Grace doesn’t mean avoiding the hard things—it means walking through them with discernment and humility. And being someone others can trust to do what’s right, especially when they can’t do it themselves.

So here’s to the quiet heroes. The joyful workers. The brave advocates.
Keep showing up. You never know who you’re inspiring.

07/22/2025

Monday Night Races

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07/15/2025

07/04/2025

Springfield Homes extends warm wishes to everyone for a happy and safe 4th!

06/30/2025

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“My dad was someone who I idolized,” actor Bradley Cooper explains in the opening frames of his new documentary, “Caregiving.” “I used to dress up like him when I was a kid … To go from that to giving him a bath is quite a traumatic thing.”

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06/21/2025

If I get dementia, I’d like my family to hang this wish list up on the wall where I live. I want them to remember these things.
1a. Every time you enter the room announce yourself. “Hi Mom- it’s Margaret.”
NEVER ask- Do you know who I am??? That causes anxiety.
1. If I get dementia, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality.
2. If I think my spouse is still alive, or if I think we’re visiting my parents for dinner, let me believe those things. I’ll be much happier for it.
3. If I get dementia, don’t argue with me about what is true for me versus what is true for you.
4. If I get dementia, and I am not sure who you are, do not take it personally. My timeline is confusing to me.
5. If I get dementia, and can no longer use utensils, do not start feeding me. Instead, switch me to a finger-food diet, and see if I can still feed myself.
6. If I get dementia, and I am sad or anxious, hold my hand and listen. Do not tell me that my feelings are unfounded.
7. If I get dementia, I don’t want to be treated like a child. Talk to me like the adult that I am.
8. If I get dementia, I still want to enjoy the things that I’ve always enjoyed. Help me find a way to exercise, read, and visit with friends.
9. If I get dementia, ask me to tell you a story from my past.
10. If I get dementia, and I become agitated, take the time to figure out what is bothering me.
11. If I get dementia, treat me the way that you would want to be treated.
12. If I get dementia, make sure that there are plenty of snacks for me in the house. Even now if I don’t eat I get angry, and if I have dementia, I may have trouble explaining what I need.
13. If I get dementia, don’t talk about me as if I’m not in the room.
14. If I get dementia, don’t feel guilty if you cannot care for me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s not your fault, and you’ve done your best. Find someone who can help you, or choose a great new place for me to live.
15. If I get dementia, and I live in a dementia care community, please visit me often.
16. If I get dementia, don’t act frustrated if I mix up names, events, or places. Take a deep breath. It’s not my fault.
17. If I get dementia, make sure I always have my favorite music playing within earshot.
18. If I get dementia, and I like to pick up items and carry them around, help me return those items to their original place.
19. If I get dementia, don’t exclude me from parties and family gatherings.
20. If I get dementia, know that I still like receiving hugs or handshakes.
21. If I get dementia, remember that I am still the person you know and love.”

ᴄᴏᴘʏ ᴀɴᴅ ᴘᴀsᴛᴇ in Honor of someone you know or knew who has dementia. In Honor of all those I know and love and lost who are fighting Dementia/Alzheimer’s.

June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month…you’re never more aware than when this disease hits your family!

05/26/2025