Melinda’s Thought 08/22/22

Hello. My husband, Jim, and I were discussing how music is so comforting and in other instances it can energize or be romantic. We were trying to remember if we had a special song back when we were dating. It was fun to remember how we used to sing the incredible songs from “Phantom of the Opera.” It was a wonderful memory and got us back singing music from our favorite Opera. I am sorry to say that I continue, after 5 weeks, to recover from COVID. I am keeping my sanity by focusing on what I am grateful for, watching fun movies, reading, and looking at the beauty outside. A friend stopped by and decorated our front door and left flowers and popsicles. Text messages and e-mails have been so appreciated. I hope to be announcing in the next newsletter that I am fully recovered! Great job Caregivers: I am so proud of our Caregivers Lupe, Naomi, and Tabitha who smelled natural gas at change of shift while caring for a couple this weekend. They worked with oncall RN and Administrator, Caitlin, calling 911 and Northwest Natural Gas. They opened all the windows and got fans running in the bedroom where the wife who is on oxygen and is in isolation due to COVID. Family was notified and our Clients and Caregivers were safe. I am so proud of our Caregivers who responded quickly and for Caitlin’s leadership in responding to this emergency. The Clients did not have to be evacuated but Caitlin had backup plans ready. What a Team! Take Care. Melinda