Archive for November 2022

November 23, 2023 On This Thanksgiving Day…A Story of a Mother’s Gratitude …To our Mountain Shadows Family Finding Gratitude in the Blink of an Eye by Sheryl Wilde “Blink once for yes, or twice for no.” Heather Van Alstine, Director of Nursing, Mountain Shadows – Riverside, stands at Oliver’s bedside every morning. She leans in,…

November 17, 2022 On This Thankful Thursday…We are Grateful …For your Friendship Author’s note: As I was writing about the unique friendship of Carlos and Kendall below, the story of another child came to mind. I must admit, I never met the child. I don’t even recall his name.  And yet, his story is forever…

November 10, 2022 On This Thankful Thursday…We are Grateful …”Because You Care” Because You Care: Incredible Miracles Like This are Possible …For Alex Alex – A Mountain Shadows Superhero by Sheryl Wilde In the movie, The Incredibles, a family with superpowers saves the world from certain destruction. We believe, much like the characters in his…

November 3, 2022 Coronado Ferry Rides: A Big Day on the Big Bay for Residents by Sheryl Wilde Armonie was confused by the tears at first. Brian, Willow House resident, had been talking, non-stop, about the Big Day, for what seemed like weeks. He was so excited that day after day, over and over again,…