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pon entering the front door of Welsh Mountain Home, team members and residents are likely to be greeted by a


friendly smile and a warm hug from Rosie and then quickly engaged in conversation, as her welcoming spirit compels her to connect with everyone she meets.


Rosie is a Lancaster County native who was raised on her family’s farm on Fruitville Pike where her grandfather grew corn and raised mules. She and her two sisters enjoyed helping around the farm, along with her parents. She can recount with ease humorous stories and precious memories of time spent growing up on the farm. She also fondly recalls attending Salem Lutheran Church as a child with her mother where she sang in the choir, played the bells, and even taught Sunday school classes for the other children.


After living with her parents all of her life, Rosie found herself displaced after they both passed away. She temporarily moved in with her younger sister but needed a more long-term solution. As a long-time attendee of Salem Lutheran Church, she had a beloved community of church members that sprang readily into action and made it their personal mission to find the perfect place for Rosie to call home.


“My church friends helped me,” Rosie shared. “Tey brought me to Welsh Mountain Home. I was given a tour and shown where my room would be. I’ve been here ever since. Everyone has always been so nice to me – the staff, the cooks, and all of the other residents. I love living here.”


At Welsh Mountain Home, Rosie is flourishing and sharing the joy of Jesus with residents and team members alike. Not only does she maintain her involvement at Salem Lutheran Church, thanks to Sunday morning transportation provided by her friends, but she also attends


chapel regularly and participates in a Bible study that Welsh Mountain Home offers.


Regarding her other interests, Rosie said, “I love crafts. I especially love diamond art and coloring.” Diamond art provides her with a deep sense of pride and accomplishment. “It makes me so happy!” she said. “It feels really good whenever I get a piece done.” One of her more recent projects features a picture of a puppy.


She also maintains a vibrant social life. She is particularly fond of her get-togethers with a group of fellow Welsh Mountain Home ladies. Tey congregate to fellowship on a regular basis and enjoy their time together.


“I love the community here,” Rosie said. “What’s most important in a home is the people, and it was so important for me to find a place where I could attend chapel, continue to learn about God, and build friendships with others!” She’s acquired a reputation amongst the team members and the residents as being warm, kind, and musical. It’s not uncommon to hear her humming a church hymn or a Christmas carol in the hallways.


At the root of Rosie’s joy is her faith. “My faith is in my heart!” she shared. And now as a resident of Welsh Mountain Home, she gets to share that joy with everyone she meets.


“What’s most important in a home


me to find a place where I could attend is the people, and it was so important for


chapel, continue to learn about God, and build friendships with others.”


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