I came to McCrite broken:
weary from care-giving,
limping with sciatica,
emotionally drained.
But, here at McCrite, I found love:
the love of a neighbor checking in on me,
the love of a work out buddy who said,
“Have a Good Day”,
the love from a resident welcoming me with a goody bag
that included the Cardinal schedule,
the love of people in the dining rooom inviting us to join them.
the love of friends who prayed for me and Dave
the love of a support group that helped dry my tears
Now, it is my turn to return that love
with a poem or two,
a welcoming smile,
with a listening ear, and
a hug,
with a laugh at breakfast or happy hour, or
a birthday card slipped in the door.
The people at McCrite
found all of my pieces
and helped me re-assemble myself
I’m not the same person but a new and improved version of myself.
thank you.
April 2026
