Dear friend, The Only Gift Worth Giving As we shift our thoughts toward the rapidly approaching holiday season, we must not forget the fundamental gift this time of year brings, whatever your spiritual or religious beliefs. We need to remember to be joyous and filled with gratitude for all the “gifts” we have received throughout the year. Everything in your life has been a “gift” of your own choosing, but like most, they come in a wide and varying assortment. These “gifts” arise during interactions with friends, family and co-workers, dealing with house and home, social traditions and everything else in between. Some “gifts” are fabulous heart lifting moments that […]

Dear friend, Helping Others Helping Joplin, MO Caring people traveled from the North, South, East and West to help others they didn’t even know. Many that volunteered said they felt so drawn to come to Joplin, they pushed their own lives aside. Volunteers helped repair roofs, clear debris, and sorted donations all in sweltering 100 degree heat. Although the landscape was horrific, the compassionate support and friendly faces of the volunteers touched many. We wanted to do our part to help the overwhelmed residents and seemingly tireless volunteers that gave so much. So in June, on Fridays, we offered several forms of therapeutic massage and Eternale Rejuvenation sessions to all. […]