[:en]♦ An individual came to Fern Lodge unable to walk or stand for long soon left walking with a walker, and quickly too! Another who came unable to walk is now walking with some assistance. ♦ One was admitted with an abnormal urinary situation, unable to bear weight on one leg, and needing to be fed and assisted with all … Read More
Be a Cheerful Giver
[:en]Jamie Yu, FLOCK Director This was the third summer for the children’s daycare program at Fern Lodge. As the director of FLOCK (Fern Lodge Ongoing Creative Kinship) this year, I had the opportunity to witness the growth in each of us. Why FLOCK? What can it bring? I am still thinking about those questions. At the very beginning of the … Read More
Fern Lodge Afresh — a talk for Fern Lodge by Anna Lisa Kronman
[:en] Have you ever gotten a painting or photograph that you really like, hung it in a good spot, appreciated it for a while, and then as time goes on, almost forgotten that it is there? It becomes so familiar that you don’t really notice it anymore. Sometimes, just moving it to a new spot renews your appreciation for it. … Read More
Nursing Education Update May 2015
[:en]By George Strong Sharon Strong, Director of Christian Science Nursing Education and Ashley Niles, a Journal-listed Christian Science nurse, were grateful to assist the parents, Janessa and Forrest, as they welcomed James into their family. This was an opportunity for Ashley to further her education by taking the Fern Lodge class in Mother and Infant Care. The many manifestations of … Read More
A Journey into Christian Science Nursing
[:en] by Ashley Niles I remember as a little child going to a Christian Science nursing facility to get a cut on my hand cleaned and bandaged. That was my first experience I can recall with a Christian Science nurse. My second experience a couple decades later was when I went to attend a youth summit and sat in on … Read More
From our new Director of Christian Science Nursing
[:en] I love looking in the Bible and Mrs. Eddy’s writings for examples of Christian Science nursing. When I notice something, I find myself quietly exclaiming, “That is what a Christian Science nurse does!” Recently I found this in Miscellaneous Writings (249:23): “My heavenly Father will never leave me comfortless, in the amplitude of His love; coming nearer in my … Read More
June Project and Plans
[:en]Earlier this year we had a thorough safety inspection of the Fern Lodge facility and grounds. We were informed that an electrical panel was overloaded and inappropriate for its location. We are grateful to our dear friend and contractor, Jim Keven, for managing the smooth replacement of this electric service. Jim also constructed and installed a gate to enclose our … Read More
TMC CS Nursing Meetings across the world
[:en] We are deeply grateful to Linda Kohler, President, and Caroleen Scholet, Manager of Christian Science Nursing Activities, for their inspired, selfless, and unflagging devotion to our Church and to Christian Science nursing. During the past several months they have traveled the world, talking with groups of Christian Scientists about the Church’s theme for the year, “Jesus established his church … Read More
Letter from the Administrator (June 2015)
[:en] Dear Friends, The year since the last Annual Meeting of The Mother Church has seen in-depth focus on Christian Science nursing. Linda Kohler, President, and Caroleen Scholet, Manager of CS Nursing Acivities, have toured the world, having conversations about CS nursing with groups of Christian Scientists. We hope you have been able to attend and participate in one of … Read More
Report from the Director of Christian Science Nursing 2014
By: Rozanne Zwick I’d like to thank every Christian Science nurse who is available to stand firm with those seeking Christian Science healing. We are so grateful for the loving, healing contribution each of you makes to our Movement! There are currently 22 nurses on staff at Fern Lodge. This year one of our nurses, Araceli Khajehnoori became Journal-listed. And … Read More