Bill came home one day to an empty house. Literally. He discovered that his wife of 15 years had left him and their two sons, and she had taken every piece of furniture, household items and the food from the cupboards. Bill had been unemployed for six months, as the local factory closed and put 700 people out of work. He lacked the means to replace what was taken. A local Lutheran pastor looking to help referred Bill to the LSS Distribution Center in Caldwell. “e house was empty, and the family had nothing. ey were devastated,” said Mary Woodward, director of Outreach Ministries. “ey lost everything, but we pooled our resources and gave them everything we could to help.” St. Paul Lutheran Church in Westerville had collected a number of items for Outreach Ministries, including furniture and appliances. Additional congregations also contributed new toys, school supplies, dental hygiene kits and monetary donations for special needs, and Bill was able to select what he needed from the donations. Archer’s Flowers, an area business, also made a financial contribution after learning of Bill’s plight. With assistance from the distribution center, Bill and his sons were able to furnish their home, restock their kitchen cupboards and celebrate Christmas with new toys, school supplies and other holiday items. Demonstrating God’s Love Inside 1 President’s Message pg. 2 LSS Gains New VP of Development & Communications pg. 3 Converting Your IRA Can Bring Benefits pg. 2 LEADER THE Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio Newsletter Special Thanks pg. 3 One Year and Still Going Strong pg. 3 Spring Quarter Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio Creating a Better World by Serving People in Need Lutheran Social Services of Northern Ohio · Lutheran Social Services of Greater Columbus · Lutheran Social Services of Southern Ohio A Miracle on Center Street pg. 4 2010 “e family said they were amazed at God’s love and were deeply touched and appreciative of the generosity displayed by the Lutheran congregations. ey saved the family from a terrible situation,” Woodward said. Outreach Ministries serves 24 Appalachian counties in southeast Ohio. During the Christmas season, staff and volunteers delivered new toys and gifts to more than 4,000 children and adults with special needs through the support of the many caring Ohio congregations. “God’s love for his people is demonstrated in the acts of kindness performed by the LSS staff and volunteers everyday,” Woodward said. Donations of furniture, appliances and monetary gifts are needed to assist families in southeast Ohio. If you would like to help families like Bill’s, please contact Mary Woodward at 740-732-6700 or [email protected]. How Outreach Ministries helped a family start over when they had nothing
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Billcamehomeonedaytoanemptyhouse.Literally.Hediscoveredthathiswifeof15yearshadlefthimandtheirtwosons,andshehadtakeneverypieceoffurniture,householditemsandthefoodfromthecupboards.
Billhadbeenunemployedforsixmonths,asthelocalfactoryclosedandput700peopleoutofwork.Helackedthemeanstoreplacewhatwastaken.AlocalLutheranpastorlookingtohelpreferredBilltotheLSSDistributionCenterinCaldwell.
“Thehousewasempty,andthefamilyhadnothing.Theyweredevastated,”saidMaryWoodward,directorofOutreachMinistries.“Theylosteverything,butwepooledourresourcesandgavethemeverythingwecouldtohelp.”
St.PaulLutheranChurchinWestervillehadcollectedanumberofitemsforOutreachMinistries,includingfurnitureandappliances.Additionalcongregationsalsocontributednewtoys,schoolsupplies,dentalhygienekitsandmonetarydonationsforspecialneeds,andBillwasabletoselectwhatheneededfromthedonations.Archer’sFlowers,anareabusiness,alsomadeafinancialcontributionafterlearningofBill’splight.
Withassistancefromthedistributioncenter,Billandhissonswereabletofurnishtheirhome,restocktheirkitchencupboardsandcelebrateChristmaswithnewtoys,schoolsuppliesandotherholidayitems.
Demonstrating God’s Love
Inside
1
President’s Message pg. 2
LSS Gains New VP of Development &
Communicationspg. 3
Converting Your IRACan Bring Benefits
pg. 2
L E A D E RTH
E
L u t h e r a n S o c i a l S e r v i c e s o f C e n t r a l O h i o N e w s l e t t e r
Yes, I would like to help LSS and its programsIwanttohelpthoseinneedbygivingtoLutheranSocialServices,soitmaycontinuetosupportthemissionof
Creating a Better World by Serving People in Need.Here’s my gift of: $1,000 $500 $100 $50 $25 Other______________
Please make your check payable to Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio 750 E. Broad Street • Columbus, Ohio 43205 or donate online at
www.lssco.orgYour gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
You will receive a receipt.
Method of Payment: CheckVisaMastercardNameoncreditcard(pleaseprint)___________________________________Cardnumber:_________/_________/_________/_________ExpirationMonth:_________________Year_______________
Signature___________________________________________
Name_____________________________________________Address____________________________________________City/State/Zip_______________________________________Phone()______________________Email_____________________________
Please Use it for: Thegreatestneed Other____________________ Iaminterestedinmakinganestategift CheckhereifyouareaThriventmember
Special Thankspg. 3
One Year and Still Going Strong
pg. 3Tracingitsrootsto1912,LSSisanonprofitsocialserviceagencyaffiliatedwiththeEvangelicalLutheranChurchinAmericaandrecognized
bytheLutheranChurchMissouriSynod.LSSprovideshumanservicesforallpeopleaccordingtotheirneeds.Theseservicesinclude:foodpantries,emergencyshelters,affordablehousing,retirementservices,andoutreachministries.
ThefuturewaslookingverybleakforElizabeth.The24-year-oldwifeandmotherhadsufferedamassivestrokeandwasleftwithseverebraindamage.ShewasonlifesupportpriortocomingtoTheGoodShepherdRehabilitationandHealthcareCampus(TGS),theonlyfacilityintheareacapableofprovidingtheskilled-nursingcareElizabethneeded.
Whenshearrived,Elizabethonlyopenedhereyesbyverbalcommandandwasunabletomoveherarmsorlegswithoutassistance.Shehadatracheostomytoassistwithbreathing,couldn’tspeakandonlyreceivednutritionthroughafeedingtube.
Thehospitalhadgivenaverypoorprognosisforanykindofrecovery.Elizabeth’sfamilyandTGSbelieveddifferently.
ElizabethcametoTheGoodShepherdonJanuary19,2010.Withextensivetherapyandcare,shebeganmovingherlefthandandarm11dayslater.Withinthenextweek,shestartedspeakingtostaffandexpressingherneeds.Shewasalsoabletomovearoundinbed,sitinachair,brushherteethandcombherhair.ElizabethnolongerneedsoxygenandhertracheostomywasremovedinearlyMarch.Todayshecanstandattheparallelbarswithassistanceandspeakinsentences.Sheisnolongerdependentonthefeedingtubeandiseatingsoftfoodsanddrinkingthickenedliquids.
A Miracle on Center Street
LDRmar10
Spring Quarter
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio
Creating a Better World by Serving People in NeedLutheran Social Services of Northern Ohio · Lutheran Social Services of Greater Columbus · Lutheran Social Services of Southern Ohio
A Miracle onCenter Street
pg. 4
20
10
“ThefamilysaidtheywereamazedatGod’sloveandweredeeplytouchedandappreciativeofthegenerositydisplayedbytheLutherancongregations.Theysavedthefamilyfromaterriblesituation,”Woodwardsaid.
OutreachMinistriesserves24AppalachiancountiesinsoutheastOhio.DuringtheChristmasseason,staffandvolunteersdeliverednewtoysandgiftstomorethan4,000childrenandadultswithspecialneedsthroughthesupportofthemanycaringOhiocongregations.
“God’sloveforhispeopleisdemonstratedintheactsofkindnessperformedbytheLSSstaffandvolunteerseveryday,”Woodwardsaid.
Donationsoffurniture,appliancesandmonetarygiftsareneededtoassistfamiliesinsoutheastOhio.IfyouwouldliketohelpfamilieslikeBill’s,[email protected].
How Outreach Ministries helped a family start over when they had nothing
“I just want to
say thank you to
everyone here.”
Withtheskillednursingstaff,therapyandsupportfromherfamily,Elizabethhasprogressedrapidly,bothphysicallyandcognitively.
“Sheisourmiracle,”saidVickie,Elizabeth’smother,whocreditsheramazingrehabilitationtothecareshereceivedatTGS.
TheprayersofElizabeth’sfamily,includingherhusbandDavidand5-year-olddaughterKayliegh,havebeenanswered.
“ItisthroughGodthatallofthishasfallenintoplace.Hehasshownusmanymiracles,andI’msothankfulthatTheGoodShepherdstaffiswithElizabeth,”Vickiesaid.
TheGoodShepherdRehabilitationandHealthcareCampusislocatedat622CenterSt.inAshland.Formoreinformationaboutthefacility,contactLorieWhite,directorofAdmissionsandSocialServices,at419-289-3523,ext.5143.
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President’s Message
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of
Jesus Christ from the dead. — 1 Peter 1:3
DearFriends,
TheLentenseasonisoneofmyfavoritetimesoftheyear,asitisatimetoreflectonourrelationshipwiththeLord.Wecanalsolookbackontheperiodswhenwefeltlonely,hurt,rejectedorunloved.Withthatoverwhelmingsadness,wecanfeelemotionallydead.ButfromthisdeathweareresurrectedintothebrightandbeautifulEastermorning.Wearelovedandunderstandwearenotaloneaswesay,“Heisrisen!”
Manyofourclientslivewiththatemotionalvoideveryday,unawarethereissomeonewhocares.Weareheretofillthevoid.Weembracethemaswegivethemtheirfirsthotmealandawarm,safebed.Ourfoodpantriessupplythefoodthatisvitaltotheirchildren’shealth
andnourishment.Together,wearethehandsandfeetofChristwhowelcomeourclientshomeandwalkwiththemonthejourneyofresurrectionandhope.
IprayyoufeeltheloveoftheresurrectedChristthisEasterseasonandIaskyoutoprayforthoseweserve.Letthespiritworkthroughyouandthroughyourgift.Everygiftisimportant.IaminjoyfulanticipationofcontinuingourpartnershipinChrist.Thankyouforsupportingourmissionandhelpingusprovidetheresurrectionhope.
HeisRisen,
ThomasJ.StofacCEO
2 3 Please use the enclosed gift card and envelope to make a donation to help LSS and its programs.
Mark YourCalendars!
Volunteer RecognitionApril18,2010
BridgewaterBanquetCenter10561SawmillParkway
Powell,Ohio430654p.m.-6p.m.
Call614-228-5200,ext.1550toRSVP.
Faith Mission Radio-thonon 104.9 The River
May13,2010Call614-228-5200to
volunteertoanswerphones.
LSS Day with the Clippers
July24,2010HuntingtonPark
Call614-228-5200tobecomeasponsor.
Formoreinformationontheseandotherevents,
pleasecall(614)228-5200orgoto
www.lssco.org.
The Leaderiswritten,designedandproducedbytheCommunicationsDepartmentofLutheranSocialServicesofCentralOhio.Copyright©2009,LutheranSocialServicesofCentralOhio.750EastBroadSt.•Columbus,Ohio43205-1000(614)228-5200•www.lssco.org
For the most up-to-date information, please visit our website at www.lssco.orgFor information on retirement living, please visit our website www.kensingtoncolumbus.com
Converting Your IRA Can Bring Benefits to You and LSS DidyouknowthattheincomelimitsforconversionofatraditionalIRAtoaRothIRAaregone?Manypeoplewillmakeconversionsin2010becauseofthebenefitsofaRothIRA,includingtax-freeIRAgrowthofassets,futuretax-freewithdrawalsandnorequiredminimumdistributionatage70½.However,therewillbe
ataxcosttotheconversion.IfyouareplanningtoconvertyourIRAtoaRothIRAin2010,considermakingacharitablegifttooffsetthetaxonyourconversion.Formoreinformationoncharitablegivingoptions,pleasecontactBradDraper,majorgiftsofficer,[email protected].
Follow us on
Facebook and
Twitter!
Support for certain LSSprograms is provided by:
RoseCraighasjoinedLSSasthenewvicepresidentofdevelopmentandcommunications.Shewillberesponsibleforoverseeingtheagency’sfunddevelopmentaswellascommunicationspracticesthatsupportourmissionofeliminatinghungerandprovidinghousing,healingandhope
“Iamveryexcitedtojoinanorganizationwithsuchaclearvisionandpurpose.Ilookforwardtoworkingwithstaff,volunteersandsupporters,spreadingawarenessandbringingourservicestopeopleinneed,”Rosesaid.
BeforejoiningLSS,RoseservedasthedirectorofdevelopmentfortheJazzArtsGroupinColumbus.Sheisalsotheprincipal
consultantofRTCraigGroup,whichspecializesincommunications,fundraisingandpublicrelations.Priortothosepositions,RosewasthedirectorofdevelopmentandmarketingforDirectionsforYouth&FamiliesandpublicaffairsdirectorforJustBorn,Inc.,acandycompanyinPennsylvania.
“Rosebringsanextensiveanddiversebackgroundinseveralaspectsoffunddevelopmentandcommunications,”saidCEOTomStofac.“Herexpertise,combinedwitharichprofessionalhistory,willbeinfinitelyvaluabletoourorganization.”
LSS Gains New VP of Developmentand Communications
LSSishelpingwiththeupcomingcensusandyoucantoo.Yourcompletedcensusformwillhelpourcommunitybringinmuch-neededfederaldollarstohelppayforcommunityandsocialservices.Foreverypersonnotcounted,Ohiocouldlose$12,000overthe10-yearcensuscycle.You’reimportant!BeCounted!Completeandmailbackyourcensusform. OneyearagotheLSSMobileFoodPantry
droveintosoutheastOhiowithamissiontoserveasmanyaspeopleaspossibleinanareathatlackedaccesstopantriesofitsown.ThepantrybeganitsserviceinLawrenceCountybeforequicklyaddingGalliaCountytoitsroute.Recently,itbeganmakingroutinevisitstoaidtheresidentsofMeigsandSciotocounties.
“Weareprovidingfoodforhundredsoffamiliesthattrulylackoptions,”saidMarkMcPherson,mobilefoodpantrymanager.“Theyarebeingforcedtomakeverydifficultfinancialchoice,andourgoalistotakesomeofthatstrainofftheirbudgets.”
Numerousclientshaveexpressedtheirgratitudeforthedesperatelyneededreliefthepantryhasprovided.
“Iamonawidow’spension,andthingshavebeendifficult.Sometimes,itisachoicebetweengoingtothedoctorandpayingforfood,”Beverly,aclient,said.“Itrulyappreciatethefoodministryandalltheworkerswhodosuchanamazingjob.”
Everymonth,Rachelisfacedwithherson’smanymedicalneedsnotcoveredbyherinsurance.Shesaysgettingfoodfromthefoodpantryhasmadespendingmoneyonlife-savingequipmentandsuppliespossible.
Robertasuccinctlysumsupafeelingthatmanypeoplehaveshared.
“Theyhavehelpedmewithfoodtofeedmyfamily.IthankGodforeverythingtheyhavegivenme.”
One Year and Still Going Strong
Leader Newsletter 3-10.indd 2 3/9/10 11:47:34 AM
President’s Message
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of
Jesus Christ from the dead. — 1 Peter 1:3
DearFriends,
TheLentenseasonisoneofmyfavoritetimesoftheyear,asitisatimetoreflectonourrelationshipwiththeLord.Wecanalsolookbackontheperiodswhenwefeltlonely,hurt,rejectedorunloved.Withthatoverwhelmingsadness,wecanfeelemotionallydead.ButfromthisdeathweareresurrectedintothebrightandbeautifulEastermorning.Wearelovedandunderstandwearenotaloneaswesay,“Heisrisen!”
Manyofourclientslivewiththatemotionalvoideveryday,unawarethereissomeonewhocares.Weareheretofillthevoid.Weembracethemaswegivethemtheirfirsthotmealandawarm,safebed.Ourfoodpantriessupplythefoodthatisvitaltotheirchildren’shealth
andnourishment.Together,wearethehandsandfeetofChristwhowelcomeourclientshomeandwalkwiththemonthejourneyofresurrectionandhope.
IprayyoufeeltheloveoftheresurrectedChristthisEasterseasonandIaskyoutoprayforthoseweserve.Letthespiritworkthroughyouandthroughyourgift.Everygiftisimportant.IaminjoyfulanticipationofcontinuingourpartnershipinChrist.Thankyouforsupportingourmissionandhelpingusprovidetheresurrectionhope.
HeisRisen,
ThomasJ.StofacCEO
2 3 Please use the enclosed gift card and envelope to make a donation to help LSS and its programs.
Mark YourCalendars!
Volunteer RecognitionApril18,2010
BridgewaterBanquetCenter10561SawmillParkway
Powell,Ohio430654p.m.-6p.m.
Call614-228-5200,ext.1550toRSVP.
Faith Mission Radio-thonon 104.9 The River
May13,2010Call614-228-5200to
volunteertoanswerphones.
LSS Day with the Clippers
July24,2010HuntingtonPark
Call614-228-5200tobecomeasponsor.
Formoreinformationontheseandotherevents,
pleasecall(614)228-5200orgoto
www.lssco.org.
The Leaderiswritten,designedandproducedbytheCommunicationsDepartmentofLutheranSocialServicesofCentralOhio.Copyright©2009,LutheranSocialServicesofCentralOhio.750EastBroadSt.•Columbus,Ohio43205-1000(614)228-5200•www.lssco.org
For the most up-to-date information, please visit our website at www.lssco.orgFor information on retirement living, please visit our website www.kensingtoncolumbus.com
Converting Your IRA Can Bring Benefits to You and LSS DidyouknowthattheincomelimitsforconversionofatraditionalIRAtoaRothIRAaregone?Manypeoplewillmakeconversionsin2010becauseofthebenefitsofaRothIRA,includingtax-freeIRAgrowthofassets,futuretax-freewithdrawalsandnorequiredminimumdistributionatage70½.However,therewillbe
ataxcosttotheconversion.IfyouareplanningtoconvertyourIRAtoaRothIRAin2010,considermakingacharitablegifttooffsetthetaxonyourconversion.Formoreinformationoncharitablegivingoptions,pleasecontactBradDraper,majorgiftsofficer,[email protected].
Follow us on
Facebook and
Twitter!
Support for certain LSSprograms is provided by:
RoseCraighasjoinedLSSasthenewvicepresidentofdevelopmentandcommunications.Shewillberesponsibleforoverseeingtheagency’sfunddevelopmentaswellascommunicationspracticesthatsupportourmissionofeliminatinghungerandprovidinghousing,healingandhope
“Iamveryexcitedtojoinanorganizationwithsuchaclearvisionandpurpose.Ilookforwardtoworkingwithstaff,volunteersandsupporters,spreadingawarenessandbringingourservicestopeopleinneed,”Rosesaid.
BeforejoiningLSS,RoseservedasthedirectorofdevelopmentfortheJazzArtsGroupinColumbus.Sheisalsotheprincipal
consultantofRTCraigGroup,whichspecializesincommunications,fundraisingandpublicrelations.Priortothosepositions,RosewasthedirectorofdevelopmentandmarketingforDirectionsforYouth&FamiliesandpublicaffairsdirectorforJustBorn,Inc.,acandycompanyinPennsylvania.
“Rosebringsanextensiveanddiversebackgroundinseveralaspectsoffunddevelopmentandcommunications,”saidCEOTomStofac.“Herexpertise,combinedwitharichprofessionalhistory,willbeinfinitelyvaluabletoourorganization.”
LSS Gains New VP of Developmentand Communications
LSSishelpingwiththeupcomingcensusandyoucantoo.Yourcompletedcensusformwillhelpourcommunitybringinmuch-neededfederaldollarstohelppayforcommunityandsocialservices.Foreverypersonnotcounted,Ohiocouldlose$12,000overthe10-yearcensuscycle.You’reimportant!BeCounted!Completeandmailbackyourcensusform. OneyearagotheLSSMobileFoodPantry
droveintosoutheastOhiowithamissiontoserveasmanyaspeopleaspossibleinanareathatlackedaccesstopantriesofitsown.ThepantrybeganitsserviceinLawrenceCountybeforequicklyaddingGalliaCountytoitsroute.Recently,itbeganmakingroutinevisitstoaidtheresidentsofMeigsandSciotocounties.
“Weareprovidingfoodforhundredsoffamiliesthattrulylackoptions,”saidMarkMcPherson,mobilefoodpantrymanager.“Theyarebeingforcedtomakeverydifficultfinancialchoice,andourgoalistotakesomeofthatstrainofftheirbudgets.”
Numerousclientshaveexpressedtheirgratitudeforthedesperatelyneededreliefthepantryhasprovided.
“Iamonawidow’spension,andthingshavebeendifficult.Sometimes,itisachoicebetweengoingtothedoctorandpayingforfood,”Beverly,aclient,said.“Itrulyappreciatethefoodministryandalltheworkerswhodosuchanamazingjob.”
Everymonth,Rachelisfacedwithherson’smanymedicalneedsnotcoveredbyherinsurance.Shesaysgettingfoodfromthefoodpantryhasmadespendingmoneyonlife-savingequipmentandsuppliespossible.
Robertasuccinctlysumsupafeelingthatmanypeoplehaveshared.
“Theyhavehelpedmewithfoodtofeedmyfamily.IthankGodforeverythingtheyhavegivenme.”
One Year and Still Going Strong
Leader Newsletter 3-10.indd 2 3/9/10 11:47:34 AM
Billcamehomeonedaytoanemptyhouse.Literally.Hediscoveredthathiswifeof15yearshadlefthimandtheirtwosons,andshehadtakeneverypieceoffurniture,householditemsandthefoodfromthecupboards.
Billhadbeenunemployedforsixmonths,asthelocalfactoryclosedandput700peopleoutofwork.Helackedthemeanstoreplacewhatwastaken.AlocalLutheranpastorlookingtohelpreferredBilltotheLSSDistributionCenterinCaldwell.
“Thehousewasempty,andthefamilyhadnothing.Theyweredevastated,”saidMaryWoodward,directorofOutreachMinistries.“Theylosteverything,butwepooledourresourcesandgavethemeverythingwecouldtohelp.”
St.PaulLutheranChurchinWestervillehadcollectedanumberofitemsforOutreachMinistries,includingfurnitureandappliances.Additionalcongregationsalsocontributednewtoys,schoolsupplies,dentalhygienekitsandmonetarydonationsforspecialneeds,andBillwasabletoselectwhatheneededfromthedonations.Archer’sFlowers,anareabusiness,alsomadeafinancialcontributionafterlearningofBill’splight.
Withassistancefromthedistributioncenter,Billandhissonswereabletofurnishtheirhome,restocktheirkitchencupboardsandcelebrateChristmaswithnewtoys,schoolsuppliesandotherholidayitems.
Demonstrating God’s Love
Inside
1
President’s Message pg. 2
LSS Gains New VP of Development &
Communicationspg. 3
Converting Your IRACan Bring Benefits
pg. 2
L E A D E RTH
E
L u t h e r a n S o c i a l S e r v i c e s o f C e n t r a l O h i o N e w s l e t t e r
Yes, I would like to help LSS and its programsIwanttohelpthoseinneedbygivingtoLutheranSocialServices,soitmaycontinuetosupportthemissionof
Creating a Better World by Serving People in Need.Here’s my gift of: $1,000 $500 $100 $50 $25 Other______________
Please make your check payable to Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio 750 E. Broad Street • Columbus, Ohio 43205 or donate online at
www.lssco.orgYour gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
You will receive a receipt.
Method of Payment: CheckVisaMastercardNameoncreditcard(pleaseprint)___________________________________Cardnumber:_________/_________/_________/_________ExpirationMonth:_________________Year_______________
Signature___________________________________________
Name_____________________________________________Address____________________________________________City/State/Zip_______________________________________Phone()______________________Email_____________________________
Please Use it for: Thegreatestneed Other____________________ Iaminterestedinmakinganestategift CheckhereifyouareaThriventmember
Special Thankspg. 3
One Year and Still Going Strong
pg. 3Tracingitsrootsto1912,LSSisanonprofitsocialserviceagencyaffiliatedwiththeEvangelicalLutheranChurchinAmericaandrecognized
bytheLutheranChurchMissouriSynod.LSSprovideshumanservicesforallpeopleaccordingtotheirneeds.Theseservicesinclude:foodpantries,emergencyshelters,affordablehousing,retirementservices,andoutreachministries.
ThefuturewaslookingverybleakforElizabeth.The24-year-oldwifeandmotherhadsufferedamassivestrokeandwasleftwithseverebraindamage.ShewasonlifesupportpriortocomingtoTheGoodShepherdRehabilitationandHealthcareCampus(TGS),theonlyfacilityintheareacapableofprovidingtheskilled-nursingcareElizabethneeded.
Whenshearrived,Elizabethonlyopenedhereyesbyverbalcommandandwasunabletomoveherarmsorlegswithoutassistance.Shehadatracheostomytoassistwithbreathing,couldn’tspeakandonlyreceivednutritionthroughafeedingtube.
Thehospitalhadgivenaverypoorprognosisforanykindofrecovery.Elizabeth’sfamilyandTGSbelieveddifferently.
ElizabethcametoTheGoodShepherdonJanuary19,2010.Withextensivetherapyandcare,shebeganmovingherlefthandandarm11dayslater.Withinthenextweek,shestartedspeakingtostaffandexpressingherneeds.Shewasalsoabletomovearoundinbed,sitinachair,brushherteethandcombherhair.ElizabethnolongerneedsoxygenandhertracheostomywasremovedinearlyMarch.Todayshecanstandattheparallelbarswithassistanceandspeakinsentences.Sheisnolongerdependentonthefeedingtubeandiseatingsoftfoodsanddrinkingthickenedliquids.
A Miracle on Center Street
LDRmar10
Spring Quarter
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio
Creating a Better World by Serving People in NeedLutheran Social Services of Northern Ohio · Lutheran Social Services of Greater Columbus · Lutheran Social Services of Southern Ohio
A Miracle onCenter Street
pg. 4
20
10
“ThefamilysaidtheywereamazedatGod’sloveandweredeeplytouchedandappreciativeofthegenerositydisplayedbytheLutherancongregations.Theysavedthefamilyfromaterriblesituation,”Woodwardsaid.
OutreachMinistriesserves24AppalachiancountiesinsoutheastOhio.DuringtheChristmasseason,staffandvolunteersdeliverednewtoysandgiftstomorethan4,000childrenandadultswithspecialneedsthroughthesupportofthemanycaringOhiocongregations.
“God’sloveforhispeopleisdemonstratedintheactsofkindnessperformedbytheLSSstaffandvolunteerseveryday,”Woodwardsaid.
Donationsoffurniture,appliancesandmonetarygiftsareneededtoassistfamiliesinsoutheastOhio.IfyouwouldliketohelpfamilieslikeBill’s,[email protected].
How Outreach Ministries helped a family start over when they had nothing
“I just want to
say thank you to
everyone here.”
Withtheskillednursingstaff,therapyandsupportfromherfamily,Elizabethhasprogressedrapidly,bothphysicallyandcognitively.
“Sheisourmiracle,”saidVickie,Elizabeth’smother,whocreditsheramazingrehabilitationtothecareshereceivedatTGS.
TheprayersofElizabeth’sfamily,includingherhusbandDavidand5-year-olddaughterKayliegh,havebeenanswered.
“ItisthroughGodthatallofthishasfallenintoplace.Hehasshownusmanymiracles,andI’msothankfulthatTheGoodShepherdstaffiswithElizabeth,”Vickiesaid.
TheGoodShepherdRehabilitationandHealthcareCampusislocatedat622CenterSt.inAshland.Formoreinformationaboutthefacility,contactLorieWhite,directorofAdmissionsandSocialServices,at419-289-3523,ext.5143.
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