June 2022

Sometimes military men or women return home from combat zones and are not the person they were before they left home. Military spouses know that they have to be adaptable when their spouse is called for last minute or long term deployments. They also have to adapt to not knowing if their loved one will …

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By: Kristie Henry-Roling Engagement of others is an art with love for good measure. In the past my desire has been to encourage others and help them to reach their potential. At times of struggle I worked to be of help. It has been, and continues to be my passion. When St. Francis Reflections determined …

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St. Francis Reflections is proud to announce that we have five staff members who were honored at the 2022 Brevard Heart Foundation’s Heart of a Hero Awards in April. The Heart of a Hero Award celebrates individuals who are making a difference through healthcare in our community. These healthcare professionals were selected by the organization …

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Veterans, under the care of St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care, are asked if they would like a pinning ceremony in honor of their service. This ceremony expresses our gratitude for their service and they are provided with a special pin, a hat, and an American flag that was flown over our nation’s capital. We received …

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Britt Kennerly, Florida Today St. Francis was honored to care for Bryson and his family when they needed us. Special thanks to Britt Kennerly, FLORIDA TODAY for this article and Malcolm Denemark, FLORIDA TODAY for the photos. Imagine that you’ve been told you have an illness that very likely could kill you. Then, a few …

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The 2nd annual Pets in the Park unleased the power of the puppy. Art sketches of furry buddies, strollers full of happy wags and a lure course that wore the paws off a few were part of the afternoon fun. A blessing was offered for each pet. The music was sweet. Dual watering stations for …

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On May 21st the NorthStar Child Grief Program hosted its first memorial service at Rockledge Gardens. 32 NorthStar children and their families joined together to honor the memory of their lost loved ones. Each child brought their loved one’s photos to create memory jars that were placed in the Butterfly Garden during the ceremony as …

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