According to information provided on the Missouri Veterans Commission home page, a person must require institutional health care services, among other criteria to become a resident of one of these facilities. My Uncle Neal is one such person. He has severe short term memory loss and requires a significant amount of supervision. He can have a decent conversation with his visitors, but tomorrow, it will most likely be forgotten.
We’ve all entered the doors of these sort of places that have ‘that smell’ and I commend this home for not being in that category. And for my Uncle’s sake, I’m much appreciative.
This is a display donated by a previous Missouri governor, Kit Bond. It houses ‘coins’ he collected over the years. I only wish I could have read the card a little better. Basically these are Challenge Coins (the proper name) and are presented to recognize special achievement to military members.
Pictured above: our humble entourage that included my husband (the photographer for these shots) and my mother, aunt and myself. I love the moment captured between my aunt and uncle above. This is her true, genuine, caring, nurturing nature. Love her!
Let us all remember and honor those who have served in the upcoming Season of Giving and be especially thankful for the sacrifices made.
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We owe our veterans so much!! Please thank your uncle for his service.
janet
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Will definitely do that! And yes we do owe them 👍
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A great tribute to the veterans! Several of my neighbors are, and they are not only great in service to the country but very good neighbors:):)
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Thank you! I’m married to one and he’s pretty awesome too 💕
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Smile, I didn’t know that:) Good for you:)
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Thank you to your uncle for his service and to you all for continuing to love and nurture him. Those are mighty important doors you took us through. 🙂
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☺️ thank you
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