Patti Parish-Kaminski and Stacey Sembrick enjoying LEAF Foundation’s Men Who Cook.
Like clockwork, each April our kids ask us the following question: What are we doing for summer vacation? You would think by now – knowing the query was coming – we would have a definitive answer prepared, but alas, the question always prompts much in depth and at times, heated, discussion. There have been many summers when traveling our great state was our vacation, and Texas never disappoints. This summer, Texas has so many options, and we are sharing a few in Texas Road Trips on page 40. And remember, while you are out and about on vacation this summer, be sure to take a picture and send it to us. We’d love to hear about your family vacay.
If sticking close to home is more your speed this year, we can help. From Reading Between the Wines for wine lovers to the Wild West Brew Fest for beer lovers to the Run to Attack Poverty for our friends who run, there’s plenty going on in our area. We hope to see you while we are out and about enjoying all that our amazing community has to offer.
Fortunately for us, a plethora events and activities are not the only thing unique about our community. One of the most amazing – and unique – facilities our community boasts is OakBend Medical Center’s new ACE Unit. The only Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) Unit in Fort Bend, the dedicated staff of the ACU Unit is making a huge difference in the lives of our most valued community members. Tim and I have had the privilege of visiting and supporting the unit – we’ve even had a couple of friends recover there – and we couldn’t be prouder to have this facility caring for our elders right here in our community.
Theologian and philosopher Abraham J. Heschel said, “A test of a people is how it behaves toward the old. It is easy to love children. Even tyrants and dictators make a point of being fond of children. But the affection and care for the old, the incurable, the helpless are the true gold mines of a culture.” Thanks OakBend for your wisdom and dedication helping make our community a gold mine of care for our older members.
Absolutely! yours,
Patti@absolutelyfocusmedia.com