On behalf of my three sisters and brother,
we want to formally thank you for the wonderful care you all
provided to our mother Madeline "Mimi" Myers during
her nine months at St. Ed's. Her decision to move to St.
Ed's was, as usual, a difficult one even though she'd been a
volunteer herself and on the Board several years ago.
What mom was most concerned about was
maintaining as much independence as possible while having
assistance available when needed, and that was exactly what
having her own room afforded her. It also afforded us
peace of mind knowing she was being well cared for and we
didn't have to constantly worry about her.
She often remarked how much she enjoyed the
meals - especially dessert. Forming friendships with all
of you was probably her most important goal - she always
enjoyed talking to people and she usually ended up knowing
more about you than you did about her!
We thank you all for everything you do for
all the residents there. I know there are times when
things are difficult and you wonder whether anyone appreciates
you - well we do and I'm sure the other families do too
(unfortunately you probably don't hear it often enough).
Cathy Deagan
I wish to thank the staff of St. Edward Home
for the excellent care you provided my late mother, Grace
MacNamara Richardson, during her period of residence.
My wife and I were always impressed with the
competence and professional dedication of the staff, and the
meticulous care provided the residents and the building
itself.
You kept my mother from avoidable pain and
discomfort for which my family and I will always be grateful.
Sincerely yours,
James F. Richardson
During Mother's, Peg Wagner, almost seven
year stay with you, she never complained about being unhappy.
I was blessed to have a kind and caring mother, and I know St.
Edward was the place for her.
Over the course of those years, I had
concerns, but they were resolved without difficulty. It
was during her last several weeks when she was bedfast that I
experienced the genuine feelings of the staff. They are
for their residents. Mother received excellent attention
and every effort was made to keep her comfortable. I
witnessed the tears in the aids' eyes when they came into the
room to see her; I watched as her friends would wheel into see
how she was doing; I heard Sister Bea, Sister Gerald, and
Father Wilson come in to pray for her; I received so many hugs
and words of solace when I came to see her that I thanked God
she was able to live in such a warm community.
Mother, when she was much younger, was very
active and enjoyed making Christmas wreaths and other
decorations. With the memorials received, I would like
that money to be spent on creative crafts that would benefit
the nursing residents.
Thank you for all that you have done and
certainly for remembering Mother by submitting her name to the
Passionist Monastery where she will be remember in the daily
prayers and the Masses.
Sincerely,
Marjorie Laraway
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