New Expressions of Gratitude

As Hymn 3 of the Christian Science Hymnal puts it so beautifully, "A grateful heart a garden is." Gratitude blooms every day for the Christian Science nurses and staff at High Ridge House—no matter what the claims or climate! And the gratitude of our patients and their families also has flowered over the years.

Following are some of the recent bouquets we’ve received, in the form of a handwritten thank you note, Thanksgiving and Christmas greetings, and an original poem by a Rest & Study guest who spent the holidays with us.

• "Very grateful for my stay and impressed with the love and smooth organization involved."
• "Thank you for being here for our Christian Science community. Here are three bags of 'thank you' gifts for your employees. Happy Thanksgiving!"
• "To all the dear ones who helped me. You made my stay a happy one. I love you all. God is all."
• "God bless you all. 'He healeth the broken in heart and bindeth up their wounds.' (Psalm 147:3) Thank you for taking such good care of me. Love to you all."
• "The spirit of Christmas
  Knocked on the door.
  There stood two messengers
  With giggles and smiles galore.
  
  A little greyhaired lady
  In her tidy flannel nightgown
  Was taken aback
  To feel such joy all around.
  
  A shining pink Christmas tree
  They placed right on her desk
  And plugged in its bright lights.
  Oh, this was the best she ever saw!
  
  
  They all joined the trimming
  And hung on the branches with care
  Little red and green ornaments,
  As Christmas carols filled the air.
  
  And now with grace it stands
  For all to see,
  A symbol of Love divine
  That came one night to me.
  
  Thank you, my dear friends.