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Jason Program Newsletter,
December, 2002 |
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We exist simply because children have touched our hearts.
We believe they should be listened to and cared for.
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To the Jason
Program Community --
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We hope
this newsletter finds you happy and well this holiday season, and we
extend our wishes to all for a rewarding New Year filled with peace.
As you know, caring for others can carry its own burden, and we
encourage you to take time to reflect on your feelings and to do
what you need to reduce stress and allow you to enjoy the emotions
of the season. You may wish to listen to
Grown-Up Christmas List on our front page. This song captures
the essence of the holidays season, regardless of one's religious
beliefs, and allows us to ponder what matters most to us in life.
You can read the lyrics
here. Two
new stories, "Lessons
in Friendship" and "The
Cat and the Christmas Star" are also available for reflection.
Our
program has enjoyed several recent advances. We now formally welcome
Shelley MacQuinn, child-life specialist, to our program. She has
already done a wonderful job working with our children, and
we greatly appreciate the benefits she brings to them. You can read
about her on our
Team Profile
page. On the development front, we are fortunate to have the
services of Deborah Lielausus Tombleson, our new development
director. She has just developed a full-page ad that runs in our
local newspaper. Made possible by the gift of a single donor, the
heart of this ad comprises our
Giving
section, and you can view the lead
photograph here. This donor is also responsible for raising
funds that brings Greg Burns, our nursing coordinator, to our
program on a full-time basis. Finally, we are extremely pleased to
have the support of five organizations that have pledged to support
the growth of the Jason Program. They include
Southern Maine Medical Center,
which has been instrumental in helping us establish our our new
office and clinical center. You can find our new contact information
and directions to our center
here. The
University of New England, the Maine Parent Federation, Maine Bureau
of Health, Maine Bureau of Children with Special Health Needs, and
Community Partners have also joined us, providing support in many
ways. We are grateful for their involvement.
Let
us remember that at this time of joy, many are hurting, their
pain made worse by the atmosphere of happiness around them. Please
keep these people in your heart, and stay ready to help if you are
needed.
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As always, on
behalf of the children, we thank you for your interest and caring.
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Sincerely,
The Jason Program Team
13 Industrial Park
Road
Saco, Maine 04072
Phone: (207) 294-8255
Fax: (207) 773-3617
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