St. Mary's Parish Nurse Ministry Program
Ruth E. Williams, RN, MEPD, MSN

Dear Viewers, Happy New Year! Peace to all. In the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. "Do not fear therefore; you are more value than many sparrows" (Matthew 10:31). January is noted for New Years Day to begin new resolutions for the new year. In making resolutions one must care enough to do so. To believe that one doesn't have a care in the world or to believe one has many cares in this world is a decision to be made by each individual. So, why care? Webster's Dictionary states care means worry; close attention; liking or regard; responsibility; to feel concern, love; to look after; and to attend.

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Therefore, to name a few cares: care about family, friends, and neighbors, getting up in the morning, eating a healthy breakfast, saying prayers, attending the church of choice, washing clothes, doing dishes, writing letters, going to work, listening to children, friends and neighbors, taking a walk, spending time with and visiting the sick, doing acts of charity, paying bills, scrubbing the kitchen floor; have respect for each other and things, our environment and our mind, body and soul, and other cares that come to mind. Taking responsibility for caring during 2004 should and could be healthier for each person. Jesus said to him, "I am the way, truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me" (John 14:6).