The Christmas story is all about people. The cast of characters is well known: Mary, Joseph, various angels, baby Jesus, some shepherds and the wise men. These are the characters we put faces to, however the miracle of the story really comes alive when you bookend this cast between God and humankind (us). It is through these characters that God comes to us, making real in our world all that God is: love, light, healing, forgiveness, justice, peace, and fresh starts. Scene after scene God declares: you are worth it; I believe in you; together we are going to transform the world for good.
In our Bethany community, we, the staff, are the cast of characters between this life-giving goodness and our residents and their families. Like those characters of long ago we too are quite ordinary people, and yet our words and actions have a profound impact on the lives of those we care for. In every interaction we too have the opportunity to declare how individuals in our care are deeply valued, and partners in creating the best quality of life while with us. In essence, we live out the Christmas story in every display of compassion and care flowing from this ancient story. Thank you for playing your part in this drama of life. May you be filled with the wonder of Mary, the obedience of Joseph, the joy of the angels, the eagerness of the shepherds, the determination of the wise men, and the peace of the Christ child.
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!
Blessings,
– Daranne
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