We want to say thank you to the wonderful people from Amedisys Home Health Care for the special care provided during the last months of J.B. Adkins’ time here on earth. This care meant so much to Sue Adkins and Gary Adkins along with J.B. No names will be mentioned due to the possibility of inadvertently leaving a name out, and we definitely don’t want to do that.
The staff not only was very professional in their duties, but always, and I mean always, took time for any personal needs with the family. Sue always made sure drinks and candy were available if the staff desired them. Even though J.B.’s dog Lillie was sometimes a hindrance, the staff would always work around her.
J.B. really looked forward to everyone’s visit. When they would ask him to do something he would sing them the answer. For example, if they asked him to stand up he would sing, “Stand up. Stand up for Jesus.” He had a hymn for each request.
Each and every one of the staff was welcomed by J.B. with open arms. Everyone treated him with respect, kindness and professionalism.
We would like to extend our appreciation to two special people at Briarcliff Nursing Home. Connie waited on J.B.’s every need in a kind, swift manner without losing her personal touch. If there was ever a perfect roommate, John was the one for J.B. He made sure J.B. was taken care of. He kept extra milk and juice in his personal refrigerator. He was always pleasant to all of us and has been adopted into the Adkins family.
A very special thanks to our fire department – over the last couple of years we needed help when J.B. would fall. They were always there quickly and always courteous. Oh, how lucky we are to have such a fine fire department.