Commun ty Matters Salina Presbyterian Manor
January 2019
Mary’s Musings By Mary Bridges, chaplain Salina Presbyterian Manor
Why is it that when we are getting ready to flip our calendars over to a new year, we become nostalgic? For many years, I was very active in women’s ministries in our church and served as a board member on a district level. Members of our board would meet each January in Independence, Mo., at the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Eucharist Retreat Center. This was a lovely, peaceful setting. The sisters were known for their large gardens where the flowers and vegetables they grew were sold and surplus vegetables were canned for use throughout the coming year. I remember one year in particular, when they apparently had an abundant crop of cabbage. Cabbage was served in every form possible at every meal. From that time on, we lovingly called them the “Sisters of the Cabbage Soup.” Cabbage is a leafy vegetable from the wide family of “brassicas.” It is grown annually, and we eat its dense green or purple leaves in many different dishes. A head of cabbage, which can grow from 0.5 to 4 kilograms, is rich in vitamins and minerals, has almost no fat and is MUSINGS, continued on page 4
Amy Thompson and Keith from the American Red Cross make donating blood look easy (psst ... it is!)
Helping others one pint at a time Salina Presbyterian Manor is in the business of helping others. That’s why it’s no surprise there are regular blood drives on campus. The drive in November was a great success, with the community collecting 13 pints of blood. “Thanks to all who donated and helped save a life! There is a shortage of blood at this time, so it is truly a lifesaver for many,” said Cathy Boos, life enrichment director. Fortunately, there are many staff members and individuals in the community with a passion for helping. “It’s kind of like voting, it’s my civic duty, and what I do to help,” said Charlie Peterson, CMA in healthcare. “I’m past three gallons. I’ve been donating blood since I was 17.” It’s action like this that motivates others to donate. “The reality is that it is not what you TELL people to encourage them to donate, they need to see you doing. Our actions speak much louder PINT, continued on page 2