Sisters in Saint Joseph Villa get back to nature with animal visit

Saint Joseph Villa employee Jenny Lageson provided a treat for the Ursuline Sisters on May 27, 2021 – a visit from some of her daughter’s farm animals. Maddison Blakeley brought two dwarf goats – Elvis and Flower – as well as a silkie chicken, a duck and a white rooster. (They don’t name the fowl, there are too many.) She also brought her children Emmitt, 6, and Scarlett, 3. The Sisters in the Villa had a wonderful visit. Here are some pictures.

Sister Marie Carol Cecil enjoys some kisses from Elvis the dwarf goat, who was held by Donna Nelson, a home health aide with Almost Family.
Sister Rose Karen Johnson never knew how much fun it could be to hold a duck.
Sister Grace Swift talks with Emmitt Blakely, who is holding his silkie chicken. Emmitt celebrated his sixth birthday with the Sisters, who all sang “Happy Birthday” to him.
It looks like Sister Joyce Marie Cecil has made a friend for life with Flower the goat.
Sister Michael Marie Friedman, left, greets Maddison Blakeley and Flower the dwarf goat at Saint Joseph Villa. Maddison is the daughter of Jenny Lageson, a medication aide in the Villa.
Sister Eva Boone gets an introduction to Elvis the goat while Donna Nelson holds him.
Sister Marcella Schrant, left, holds Flower the goat and talks with Scarlett Blakely, who is holding the family duck while she talks with Debbie Dugger, activities coordinator in the Villa.
Sister Marie Bosco Wathen is happy to make a new friend in Elvis.
Sister Marie Goretti Browning meets Elvis the goat, while Donna Nelson and Debbie Dugger stand by.
Sister Catherine Barber provides a gentle spot for Flower to visit.
Sister Lois Lindle gets the rare opportunity to say, “Yes, I’d like to hold the goat.”
Sister Clarence Marie Luckett shows Elvis a little love.
Sister Mary Gerald Payne lets Elvis know that he’s a good boy.
Sister Marie Montgomery, left, and Sister Rose Karen Johnson spend some quality time with Elvis the goat.