Fall Reflections....
As summer begins to wind down and fall makes its way around the bend, we begin to sense the excitement of all that autumn brings: beautiful changing leaves, football season, hay rides, bonfires, and
all things pumpkin
! Even the fresh, crisp air is rejuvenating, refreshing our souls after the exhausting heat of summer.
Similarly, the autumn of life is a strange mixture of nostalgia, blessings, and potential. It yields the harvest of seeds we’ve sown throughout life and braces us for colder days to come. When life’s autumn arrives, we look back and better understand the way God led us. It’s the perfect transition time.
Did you know “Autumn” only occurs once in the
Bible
? In
Jude 1:12
, false teachers are compared to “autumn trees without fruit,” implying that autumn should be a fruitful season, the most abundant of the year. This bears the question: how can we take advantage of the “autumn of life”?
First, we can acknowlege the unchanging nature of God. The seasons come and go, and there's a lot of unwelcome change in our world: moral and societal change, as weak as personal change - children leaving home, the passing of dear friends, and the slow, steady decline in our vitality and health. But amid all the changes, one thing never changes—our eternal God. “LORD, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God” (
Psalm 90:1-2
). The world may fade, the stars may fall, the seasons may change, and winter may come. But the God who has been our help in ages past is our hope for years to come. In Him, we have permanence, stability, joy unshakable, and life unending.
Secondly, we can rest in the divine foresight of God. We’ve all suffered setbacks along the way. BUT we still have hope. God promises us, “I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten. . . . You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God” (
Joel 2:25-26
). Our omniscient Savior knows the end from the beginning, and He will bless whatever is yielded to Him. Focus on His foreknowledge, providence, and sovereignty.
Lastly, we can focus on the wonderful blessings of God: family, friends, strength, shelter, provision, opportunities to serve, more time to pray and study His Word, and eternal life still to come. It's during life’s autumn that we have a richer perspective and can count more blessings than ever before.
During autumn, we all know that winter lies ahead, but we also know that, when winter comes, spring isn't far behind!
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Staff Spotlight: Analise Botello
The Smith Clinic is pleased to introduce one of our newest employees, Analise Botello. Originally from Collierville, Analise has a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology from the University of Tennessee - Knoxville, and has joined Michael's team as a tech.
Returning to Memphis post-college, Analise's favorite things about living here are, "Truly the people I’ve found here that make it home. Also the banana pudding/bbq from the Commissary comes in as a close second." More specifically in regards to The Smith Clinic, she stated, "I love the family and team-oriented atmosphere the Smith Clinic provides. It truly makes such a difference when patients know they’re receiving the best quality care from people that truly care about them- and that’s exactly what The Smith Clinic does."
When asked about why she chose a career in PT, Analise said, "My anatomy professor in high school first peaked my interest in the health field and, after suffering an injury that required PT, I knew this it was what I being called to do. It is such a privilege serving patients (especially within the community that helped raised me) and getting to see them progress throughout their rehabilitation journey."
Analise also added, "Witnessing patients overcome things they previously thought they could not do brings me so much joy and makes me so thankful I get to play a part in their recovery!"
Welcome, Analise! It brings us such joy to have you on our team!!
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**September 22nd is Fall Prevention Awareness Day**
In recognition, here are a few tips to keep you safe and free of falls:
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Patient Feature: Jamie Goss
This month, The Smith Clinic is featuring our precious patient and friend, Mrs. Jamie Kathryn Goss. A spry 92 years young, Mrs. Goss came to The Smith Clinic one year ago this month in a wheelchair and unable to walk without assistance.
When asked about her experience thus far at The Smith Clinic, Mrs. Goss stated, "If you could measure the improvement in recovery I have made from the first appointment until today, you could not believe the results. It is wonderful to be able to walk again. My gratitude cannot be measured." She also added, "We felt welcome, the greeting was warm and polite, and that gave us hope, confidence that something or someone could help me. The kindness of the staff and their wish to help: they don't give up, so you don't give up."
Having lived in Memphis since 1944, Mrs. Goss worked at UT's College of Medicine for 39 years in the Department of Psychiatry. She loves Memphis, especially it's people and it's beauty in the spring.
You are a special lady, Mrs. Goss, and we are so grateful you came to The Smith Clinic! We have loved seeing you improve daily and are so thankfu for the opportunity to help you in your journey back to health!
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