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St. Mary's Parish Nurse Ministry Program
Ruth E. Williams, RN, MEPD, MSN
| St. Mary's Parish Nurse Newsletter... December, 2001 |
Dear Viewers, Peace be to all. "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men of good will." (Luke 2:14) We are now entering the season of Advent. The time of preparation for the first coming of Christ and the time of waiting with patience for his second coming. Above all it is the time to celebrate life. "Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the Lord your God." (Dt 30:19-20) Christmas is the time for children. To become a child in relation to God is the condition for entering his Kingdom. |
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Some thoughts to make this a most joyous time of the year are: Prayer
and fasting opens our hearts to Christmas love, be kind to each other,
don't attempt to do so much, don't blow your budget, plan ahead and save
time for yourself, add a bit of spirit and do something nice for someone
who doesn't expect it; don't drink alcohol in excess, don't drink if
pregnant, feel free to refuse alcohol. In regard to the trimming of the
tree keep in mind to check lights, cords, sockets, replace missing bulbs
and plug in lights for 10 minutes to make sure everything is safe. The
tree should be placed in a sturdy and safe stand and away from heat
sources. In regard to the food, keep cold food cold, hot food hot,
defrost turkey in refrigerator-never at room temperature (if stuffing do
immediately before placing in oven) or do stuffing on top of stove and
keep all cooking utensils clean and wash your hands to prevent getting
sick.
"To you I lift up my soul, O Lord, my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame, let not my enemies exult over me." (Psalm 24:1). | |
| Ruth E. Williams, RN, MEPD, MSN 789 N. Central Richland Center, WI 53581 608-647-3280 e-mail: rew@mwt.net |
Copyright © 2001-2007. Revised April 30, 2005. |
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