Country Haven Retirement Center

12/06/2025

Had an awwww moment in worship the other evening. We have one little granny who has “happy dementia” – she wakes up every morning with a smile and a random little tune. And that is how she goes through the day. A couple of weeks ago she decided to try and play golf with her cane – there was a random golf ball lying near the sidewalk (our valley used to be a golf course many years ago) but unfortunately took a fall and ended up with a broken wrist and hip. It didn’t slow her down one bit! Came back from the hospital after a couple of days with a new hip but the same big smile and same little tunes. When she sits at the table for worship, she usually spends her time paging through the hymnbook – until this particular evening! She turned her wheelchair around so she was facing the piano and bass, folded her hands in her lap, closed her eyes and sang all three songs in a beautiful contralto voice – something she has never done before! The songs were “Glory to His Name”, “Trust and Obey” and “Blessed Assurance”. Those are “her” songs, and that is her life!

12/06/2025

The Christmas season has officially begun! A few weeks ago we had a call from Ringgold Middle School asking if they could bring a group of young people to come and sing for our residents. We thought that was a marvelous idea, put it on our calendar and were looking forward to having a few kids come and sing. Well!! This morning two huge school buses drove up and kids came flowing out! Lots of kids! – close to 50! And they all quietly squeezed into the dining room and then gave a most delightful performance. They sang so effortlessly yet with enthusiasm – a wonderful variety of songs – we could have listened all day! They sang for about half an hour and then spent a little time visiting with our residents. It was a tuneful start to our weekend and we want to thank everyone for taking the time to come and make our day! It was greatly appreciated! Come back any time!

08/13/2024

06/14/2023

Celebrating 103 years of life! Our oldest resident yet - Mrs Jean Atherton - feeling very blessed! Pictured with some of the flowers she received today from her many well-wishers.

05/20/2023

Our residents had a very special Mother's Day weekend. On Sabbath three different groups came to share with them: a group from Ringgold SDA church came and sang, told a story and handed out cards; Jeannie Hair from Apison SDA Church came and played piano (she's been coming for years - we really appreciate it!) and a large group came from Wildwood with a lot of children who sang, played violins and four little girls who went around giving the grannies hand massages! Sunday morning early our next-door neighbor Alina came with her little son Samuel and he presented each granny with a beautiful rose - some were still in bed and were charmed to be awakened by a little boy with a rose! We love being part of a caring community!