January 1980, a
young woman named Karen Stock was hired into the Activities Department at the
Greensburg Home of the Redstone Presbytery. The Steelers had just won the Super Bowl, and
Karen had recently made Pennsylvania her home. She found her purpose and mission of life when
she began working at Redstone. Karen found
it to be very comfortable, fun, challenging, and gratifying to be a part of this
community.
Karen has always
had a special bond with the elderly. Continuing
to see their beauty, being able to provide a laugh, sharing a memory, and
making new ones are her favorite aspects of her career. Whether it means holding someone’s hand or
being there when their journey is ending, Karen will stay with her residents
through the good times and the bad.
Karen’s coworker
for many years, Brenda Sobota, had these kind words to say about her, “She is
simply a gift to Redstone. I always
think about how can Karen maintain the ability to be committed and continue to
care so much after so many years. She is
unflagging in her commitment of serving the people here. She is the continuing dedication of quality
that we can offer to our staff. She is
very talented and we are blessed to have such an amazing person like Karen.”
“It has been my
good fortune to have met so many residents on their life’s journey. It is a privilege to work here, where lives
intertwine to benefit all in love, peace, mutual trust, and understanding. I have truly been blessed over these past 34
years, and I take a degree of satisfaction in the sure knowledge that my
presence has made a difference in so many lives,” Karen explains.
Karen, throughout
your 34 years of employment with us, you have been and continue to be an
amazing gift to Redstone Highlands Communities. Thank you for your never-ending commitment and
the gifts that you bring to our residents, staff, friends, and families every
day.
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