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Shining hope
The beauty in a messy life
A devotion on finding blessings during uncomfortable times
I’m a Type A person. I like things neat and organized. I love systems and predictability. But most of the time, life is just not like that. It’s...
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Texas woman celebrates 105th birthday with 'spa day'
Her secret to long life is daily breakfast of 'crispy bacon, toast and jam'
Wilda Wilson received a surprise to celebrate her 105th birthday. Staff at Buckner Parkway Place, the Houston-area senior living community Wilda has...
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Who are you walking with?
A devotion about caring for those around you
After a difficult day, I went for a long walk. I listened to a podcast, letting my mind and my legs wander through the city. In this podcast, Brené...
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Texas foster children will receive new clothing from Beaumont Foundation donation
The Beaumont Foundation of America gifted $54,150 to Buckner Children and Family Services, half of its pledged $108,300 donation for the year. The...
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Send Valentine Cards to senior adults
Inspire happiness to residents living in Buckner senior living communities
Valentine’s Day is approaching and you can help bring love and joy to residents who live in Buckner senior living communities with a special...
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United together
An update on Buckner Retirement Services and the COVID-19 vaccine
The process of vaccinating every eligible American who wants the COVID-19 vaccine is a massive undertaking.
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How do you see God
A devotion about seeing the blessings during trials
2020 has multiple definitions, and it depends on who you ask. If you ask an Ophthalmologist, 20/20 means “perfect vision.” Job expands on the...
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COVID-19 vaccination clinics held at all six Buckner senior living communities
The vaccines provide hope to one of the most vulnerable groups to the virus
In December 2020, Parkway Place and Buckner Villas were the first Buckner senior living communities to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Since then, all...
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2020: It was the best of times and it was the worst of times
A video update from Buckner President Albert Reyes
"It was the best of times. It was the worst of times." I remember hearing those words from Charles Dickens when I was in school. It sounded confusing...
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Teens learn about future careers through virtual program
The Buckner teen program in Houston helps prepare students for life after high school
Like so many Buckner programs, the Buckner Teen Enrichment Academy (TEA) in Houston moved from an in-person format to an online platform.
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