This Tree

by Ronald Barras, PPH Benefits Coordinator

A seed was planted a long time ago.

Sewn with some love, it soon started to grow.

It sprung from the earth, a little each day.

Some sun and some rain had it well on its way.

The first years saw struggle, spring, summer, then fall. Winters would come, and eventually thaw.

The seed, now a sapling, now a life of its own.

A leaf, then a branch, tell the world that it’s grown.

The seasons, they pass. The time it goes by.

The branches stretch out, they reach to the sky.

Each branch, it is different; no two are the same.

Yet one tree is growing. It has but one name.

Each new spring we notice, how branches have changed.

Not all for the better, but loved just the same.

Each summer its leaves give a little more shade. They give a cool place, where good memories are made.

Autumn brings fanfare, in bouquets of gold.

Then leaves tumble down, as cool turns to cold.

Though New Years arrive and branches go bare, The snow can’t deny that life is still there.

Then spring comes again; warm breezes remind, This tree is eternal. It’s one of a kind.

This tree is our family. It’s proud and it’s strong. This tree, it’s our family and where we belong.

This tree is our family, created by love.

This tree, it’s our family, God’s gift from above.

New residents at PPH

Joann Parker

Joann Parker moved to PPH after recently living in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. She grew up in North Jersey. Joann worked as a Service Representative for Verizon. Her favorite hobby is watching television. Joann is also an Army Brat! We are delighted to welcome Joann to the PPH Family!

Fran Leswick

Fran Leswick moved to PPH after living in Calabash, North Carolina. Fran originally grew up in Philadelphia. She has two sons and three grandchildren. Fran’s special hobbies include reading and gardening. Welcome to the family, Fran! We are so lucky to have you on campus!

Collection of the Month

Vintage Wooden Advertising Hangers

The January display featured a special set of Vintage Wooden Advertising Hangers, owned by Lawndale resident & PPH Resident Council President, Patricia Coyne.

Would you like to receive a mail ballot for each election this year?

In a few weeks, you will receive an annual application that you will need to complete and return to continue automatically receiving either a mail-in or absentee ballot for each election in 2023.

If you are on the annual mail-in voter list:

1. You must complete and return the application to affirm you want a mail-in ballot for all 2023 elections in which you are eligible to vote.

Bill Conaway

2. You will receive this application every year unless you return it and specify that you no longer want to receive it. If you would like to be removed from the annual list, follow the instructions provided by your county on how to cancel your annual status.

Please contact Bill Conaway (ext. 8194) if you have any questions about voting.