The Leaves Newsletter Summer 2020

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SUMMER 2020

WHAT'S INSIDE Optics Matter with Executive Director Craig Johnson

New Faces at The Leaves We have some new faces at The Leaves! Our new hires include (left to right) a National Leadership

God is Always Present with Director of Christian Science Nursing Yvonne Fitzwilliams - page 2 Creekside Update Resident Spotlight page 3

Council student, Jade Johnson, assisting in our Creekside residential program, Christian Science nursing students Nate Hey, Kayleigh Ebenrick and Moses Wamalwa, and Jennifer Johnson as the Director of Communications. These fresh employees come steeped in inspiration with an energized love for mankind. We're looking forward to the future of Christian Science nursing at The Leaves.

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Optics Matter

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Yvonne Fitzwilliams Yvonne Fitzwilliams Director of Christian Science Nursing Director of Christian Science Nursing

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Creekside Residential Living Kim Johnson Development Director Christian Science Nursing Services We have seen some changes in our Creekside residential section as we all learn to navigate new waters. We are being creative and have activities brought to us instead of us going to them. Some summer favorites included a car parade, and visits from a horse and a snow cone truck! We're always up for something fun!

Resident Spotlight Meet Marian!

"...what a wonderful move it was!"

I was so grateful to have

I cannot suggest living

come for a two-week

here enough! It’s so nice

trial at The Leaves. This

to be able to study the

allowed me the

Bible Lesson with other

opportunity to prepare

Christian Scientists. It’s

my family and

also lovely to join in

belongings before

activities like a Book

making the move to

Club. The grounds are

Texas – and what a

beautiful! I love to share

wonderful move it was! I

and give back to

am so appreciative of

Christian Science by

the good cooking,

loving and praying for

housekeeping and

my place in this facility

laundry services, and the

and community. I am so

wonderful residential

grateful to be here and

staff. All the staff

have the opportunity to

encourages

be partaking in this

independence but is

tender ministry that

happy to step in and

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assist with what is

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very caring and serious about demonstrating Christian Science, which is evident and vital!

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