St. Ignatius Nursing & Rehab Center

07/21/2025

Mission Monday, July 21, 2025

Simon says way too much! There are things, however, that grab hold of us and rent space in our hearts and minds. What can’t we live without? ..... material things….. people….. recognition…… constant activity…..???? We all have something that empowers us or perhaps stifles us. Discerning the impact of what our ‘focus’ is and knowing when to change is a sure sign of growth. It takes courage and a desire to be transformed no matter the cost.

07/14/2025

Mission Monday. July 14. 2025

Luke 9:23 reminds us ~ “If anyone would come after me, let them deny themselves, take up their cross daily and follow.” We are surely not expected to ‘neglect’ ourselves or cause ourselves any harm but life isn’t always about “me, me, me”. We are called to “be” for others. When we ‘get out of our won way’ and open our hearts to the needs around us ~ we are living a life which leads to holiness and wholeness. A healthy balance of self-care, love and kindness toward others offers us tremendous blessing. May we be who we are called to be and encourage others to do the same.

07/07/2025

Mission Monday., July 7, 2025

It is said, “good things come to those who wait.” Not many people are energized by “waiting’. Most folks we know are impatient or at least border on impatience. Many things in life are beyond our control ~ we often try to rush their outcome and fail to wait for them to unfold as they were meant to be. Psalm 46 invites us to “be still”. In that stillness, we are able to step back ~ to exhale~ to allow our lives to blossom and beautify the world around us.

06/30/2025

Mission Monday
They say, “it takes a village to raise a child.” We all get that! It takes all that we have ~ all that we are ~ to live life to the fullest. We rely on different strengths ~ different gifts ~ even different shortcomings to help us through situations in our lives. We are blessed with all that we need to walk the path of life and make an impact on the world around us. We learn and grow with each step we take ~ leaving our colorful imprint all along the way.

06/23/2025

Mission Monday
We can get caught up in the daily grind and bounce from task to task ~ from emotion to emotion and, sometimes, forget that through all of that, someone ~ maybe even a few “someones” ~ have touched our hearts with their presence, their smile, their love. Whether it happens every day ~ every now and then ~ on the rare occasion, they have been there and our lives are changed forever. Some are better than others at expressing their deep gratitude. Some are better than others at accepting deep gratitude. May we hold dear those who became a part of the fabric of our lives and let them now they are loved.

06/20/2025

06/16/2025

Mission Monday
As complex as life gets ~ we tend to get too serious about things and that dampens our joy. As difficult as life can become, it is important to keep a sense of humor ~ act crazy now and then ~ burst into song ~ show off our fancy dance moves. It doesn’t minimize the pressures of our lives but it does help us to keep our heads on straight and keep our focus on the path that lies before us. So, let’s fluff up our tutus and carry on!

06/14/2025

Happy Flag Day!

06/09/2025

Mission Monday
We all know someone who is a control freak! There is a need to choreograph every detail of what is going on. Control is one of those things we need for some aspects of life and yet it can be so harmful in others. There are events in our lives that unfold with little effort on our part. While we don’t normally choose them and can’t always control the hand life deals us, we can, however, make concerted efforts as to how we will deal with the path before us. Will we let them crush and paralyze us ~ or ~ will we use them as opportunities for growth? The rhythm of life plays for each of us and invites us to step out and move with its melody. Will we dance? Will we hang back against the wall? “I hope you DANCE….”

06/02/2025

Mission Monday
Everyone’s fingerprints are unique. They are one means of determining identity. Typically, fingerprints are used to either identify or rule out who has committed a crime BUT the fingerprints ~ the impressions ~ the lasting marks we leave on another’s heart and soul can be life-giving and life-changing. We must also keep in mind that the marks left on a person can be painful and damaging. How we impact another should come from the depths of our hearts. It should be genuine ~ it should be compassionate ~ it should stem from a deep sense of respect and love. Let us care for each other and encourage others to do the same. Can you imagine the ripple effect of that?