"Senior Prom"

"Bernice Beauchamp" (aka me) is "Gladys Friday's" (aka me) older sister. She was invited to be an "Undercover Patient" this week for a nursing home. She arrived via wheelchair and while patiently awaiting her admission forms she was approached by a gentleman / resident and was invited to go on a DATE! The conversation went like this:

"Would you like to go with me to the prom tonight?" (Mr. Resident)

"Sure, that would be nice, I didn't get to go to my high school prom" (Bernice)

"I'll pick you up at 7" (Mr. Resident)

At 7 pm on the dot, sure enough ~ there he was...in his wheelchair...at the door of my new room. He was wearing a nice shirt ~ even sporting a tie and had a GIANT SMILE on his face...and I do mean a GIANT SMILE! Rolling in our wheelchairs side by side down the hallway, we entered the room filled with music, a disco ball and lots of curious eyes. Glenn Miller's song began to play, "In The Mood" when he leaned over his wheelchair and asked me for a kiss. I leaned over and whispered to him, "Only if you'll go back to your room and get your TEETH!"

While he was wheeling very quickly down the hallway to his room....."Bernice" put the pedal to the metal and OUT THE DOOR she went!!! Leaving AMA!

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Will I EVER get to go to a PROM? ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I'm not giving up!

Following the "Undercover Patient" Assessment ~ Denise (aka me) returned to report her findings and hold a professional in-service education session for the staff. Comments following Denise's class:

"Thank you for making me laugh & cry. You have an amazing gift."

"You were awesome! Thank you for making me look inside myself."

"Awesomely talented and full of heart"

"One in a million!"

"What a joy you are! Thanks for being "real" and sharing your Dad's story. We can book you a revival ~ LOL"

"You performed fantastically! You are such a unique & wonderful woman!"

"I loved you Denise! This was great and I can't wait to see you again!"

"This was the best way to teach! THANK YOU for sharing your heart!"

"You helped me see how I CAN make a difference"

"Thank you for reminding me of my choices"

"Gladys" also entertained this week for The Cramerton Seniors & had a great time! Comments that followed were:

"Gladys, what a wonderful "thing" you do! I loved it! It was fabulous!"

"I admire you very much for using your gifts and talents in such a wonderful way"

"It couldn't have been better"

"This was just what I needed!"

"You are therapy!!"

Thank you again for your comments:

Denise Price Thomas

denisepricethomas@gmail.com

704-747-8699

"Give Me Just A Little More Time"

You know, my manager "Denise" makes up names to get her point across....well, today I have one for HER!

"THEY SAY" that the world will end tomorrow....well, I never was that good at math but.....The Book that I read from tells me that no one knows when that day will be.

So....."Justin Case" ~ I am gonna go ahead and take my arthritis medicine and "Justin Case" I will be taking my fiber as well and "Justin Case" I will have that drink of wine to help me with my memory (if I can remember to drink it) ~ "Justin Case!"

Now, you MEN out there....the most requested prescription by YOU (yeah, you know the one, it's your favorite).....well, go ahead and take it if you want.....but "Justin Case" that "4 hour rule" comes into play.....I'm not sure who will be here for you to call......I'm just sayin' You may wanna think that one through...."Justin Case"

As for tonight......I, along with "Justin Case" will be LIVE ~ singing in the crowd with CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD ~ to the tune of "GIVE ME JUST A LITTLE MORE TIME" Now, how appropriate is THEIR TIMING! Seriously, we will all be there....tonight!

See ya there ~ FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE in Downtown BELMONT, NC (also home to yours truly ~ "Gladys Friday" & Denise) ~ The kick off of many great Fridays to come! Summertime's on it's way!

Oh...and.....I do hope you'll remember me with a smile "JUSTIN CASE" ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Learning to "Rest A Spell" for our HEALTH

Remember my "attempt" to learn Tai Chi? Well, I'm determined to learn (to relax). So, during the class, our instructor said to pretend that we are protecting "sparrow eggs" in our hands. I looked down at my poor clinched fists (looking as if I were about to punch someone out) and was a bit embarrassed that I was CRUSHING the make believe eggs. With the peaceful surrounding of the quiet nature and learning more relaxation techniques, again she reminded us of those make believe "sparrow eggs" that were now under our arms. WELL, I could almost FEEL THE YOKE running down my arms. It's safe to say that bird eggs are NOT safe around me....not yet anyway. Learning to relax is a challenge....but I promise to keep trying. FYI: I must be held accountable to this promise.

So, I decided to schedule a day at the spa ~ "The Sanctuary". The call went like this: I'd like to schedule for The Sanctuary next week please. Do you already KNOW which date you would be needing it? Yes mam, I would like to arrive on Tuesday if that's available. OH...OK, what did you have in mind? Well, I'd like a nice quiet room, something with an outdoor surrounding, lots of light and very quiet music. UH...OK, do you know how many people will be attending? Oh no, it's just for me, I'll be coming alone. I want the room all by myself and I'd like to be there a couple days before having to return to my busy life. There was a long silence......and then the lady said, "Are you sure you have called the right number? This is The Sanctuary Funeral Home

You see why "RELAXING" is so much trouble for me? I'm telling ya, humor just follows me everywhere. Just ask the attendees at the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Conference in Asheville. Denise was the Keynote Speaker and then "Gladys" entertained them....and WHAT AN EVENING IT WAS! It was President John Cook's birthday....so "Gladys" sang "Happy Birthday Mr. President" to him personally (in front of everyone else) Terrific network of leaders! (Happy Birthday song by Gladys Friday on youtube - feel FREE to forward to your friends for their birthday ~ with some funny love from "Gladys")

Thanks so much for sending those emails to me. It's GREAT to have your positive feedback. Keep 'em coming....they help me relax!

"Gladys" is on her way to entertain for SURVIVORS @ Relay for Life ~ Stowe Park ~ Belmont, NC. See ya there.

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704-747-8699

"I Fall To Pieces" ~ Colonoscopy Blues by Gladys Friday

"Gladys Friday" GRINS & BARES IT ~ Her colonoscopy was performed by her boss. Hope you enjoy "The Morning After" song ~

What a great week it was speaking for the:

Women's Conference for First Presbyterian Church, Stanley, NC ~ terrific group of ladies of all ages! (from 5 to 95)

Kings Mountain Women's Conference @ Kings Mtn. Baptist. Wonderful women ~ friends & fans!

Next week speaking for:

American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) in Asheville, NC

Relay for Life ~ Belmont, NC


Have a wonderful weekend!