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I Will Never Forget Your Great Love and Ministry

“ Words cannot express the gratitude and praise I have for each of your staff that ministered to Geneva, my family and me during the last days of Geneva's time with us. ”

Dear Friends of Adventist Health Home Care and Hospice Services:

Words cannot express the gratitude and praise I have for each of your staff that ministered to Geneva, my family and me during the last days of Geneva's time with us.

I have nothing but praise and admiration for the loving, compassionate and competent care given to Geneva and also to my family and me. I refer to each staff member as an angel because of their dedication and commitment to excellence.

Each person that entered our home has earned our respect and is worthy of special recognition and praise. I am sure I will miss acknowledging everyone, but I will mention those I can remember by name. Jessica, Geneva's Case Manager, meant so much to us because she was here so often. Her loving, thoughtful, competent and pleasant response to our every need went above and beyond anything we expected. And her attributes and skills were exemplified by other staff members like Rebecca, Rosie and Beckie. It was especially meaningful to have Rosie attend the memorial service for Geneva.

I must apologize for forgetting other staff personnel by name. Each deserves special recognition. Their ministry to Geneva was very appreciated, but the stress and grief I experienced each day - and my failing memory - has not allowed me to bring each one to my mind.

Please know that you all are very much loved and appreciated and that I will never forget - never forget your great love and ministry.

With a grateful heart,

Donald L. Bengtson of Lemoore