(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.)
Happy Easter to all of you from all the residents and staff of Heritage Manor.
Easter is the most important day of the year for Christians. It is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, who had been executed by crucifixion and placed in a sealed tomb. Without the resurrection, there would be no Christianity. The main message of Easter is that death is not the end. The Way, the Truth, and the Life is the way to self-sacrifice, love, forgiveness, peace, and gratitude. It is the way to a rich, full, and abundant life.
We hope everyone has a safe and joyful Easter.
Get well wishes to our loved ones in the hospital. Happy birthday this week to Randy Darbonne, Hilda Williams, Bess Fontenot, Hazel Kennedy, and Evertra Soileau. Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Ethel Williams.
Our activities this week include manicures, bingo, exercise, jingo, beauty shop, pokeno, snack wagon, bedside Rosary, outdoor visits, ice cream, and food committee meeting.
Congratulations to April resident of the month Gloria Chapman and employee of the month Donna Pierce, ward clerk. Gloria has five children (one deceased), 11 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Donna is a 15 year employee. She has three children, 10 grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
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