Peace of Mind: Your Journey, Your Way

Merry Christmas from our crew at Peace of Mind! 🎄 May your holidays be merry, bright, and spent in the company of loved ones! 💜 #MerryChristmas #Christmas2024 #MerryandBright #friendship #inclusion #diversity #disabilityadvocate #support #awareness #qualityservices #companion #respite #homemaker #community #peaceofmind #peoplefirst #nonprofit #disabilities #advocacy #makeadifference #bethedifference #inthistogether Image Description: This graphic has a light pinkish background and is Christmas themed with red and blue snowflakes falling across the image. In the bottom left corner is a decorated Christmas tree with presents underneath it in colors of orange, red, yellow, and blue. The presents are topped with bows. In the bottom right corner is a snowman wearing a red scarf and green Santa hat. The hat has red and white polka dots on it. Centered in the image are the words (from left to right & top to bottom), “We Wish You A Merry Christmas from our crew at Peace of Mind.”

Todd never misses an opportunity to cheer on Laramie sports. Whether it’s the University of Wyoming Cowboys or the Laramie High School Plainsmen, his excitement for the game is unmatched! 🏈 Todd and Eliza Ann attended the Laramie High School homecoming football game, where they cheered the team to an exciting victory. Todd’s love for local sports embodies the spirit of community! 🤝 #LaramiePlainsmen #UWCowboys #GoPokes #Football #friendship #inclusion #diversity #disabilityadvocate #support #awareness #qualityservices #companion #respite #homemaker #community #peaceofmind #peoplefirst #nonprofit #disabilities #advocacy #makeadifference #bethedifference #inthistogether Image Description: Todd (left) and Eliza Ann (right) take a smiling selfie together. They are in the bleachers at a high school football game cheering on the team. Todd is dressed in red and orange on his jacket and ballcap to support the team. Eliza Ann is wearing a gray long sleeve shirt and has long blonde hair. In the background are other fans and a cloudy sky. Around the picture is a yellow frame and four images at each corner. From left to right and top to bottom, those images are a green foam #1 hand, a black goalpost, a green and white football helmet, and a warm brown colored football.

Happy National Cocoa Day! ☕ Have a mug of hot chocolate while you mark your calendar for our third annual hot cocoa contest on February 1st, 2025 at the Laramie Railroad Depot! 🚂   #SaveTheDate #NationalCocoaDay2024 #HotCocoaContest #StayWarm #friendship #inclusion #diversity #disabilityadvocate #support #awareness #qualityservices #companion #respite #homemaker #community #peaceofmind #peoplefirst #nonprofit #disabilities #advocacy #makeadifference #bethedifference #inthistogether Image Description: This graphic has a dark chocolate-brown background with lighter brown outlines of squiggly shapes. The center of the graphic is a red and orange outlined circle surrounding an abstract image of a mug of hot chocolate with marshmallows on top. On the front of the mug is the Peace of Mind logo with the signature rusty-red-orange Aspen leaf. Above the mug of hot chocolate written in an arc is, “Third Annual Hot Cocoa Contest.” To the left and right of the mug of hot chocolate are two small train engines. Below the mug of hot chocolate is written, “February 1, 2025 at the Laramie Railroad Depot! More info to come.”

Merry Gingerbread House Day! 🍪🎄 Danni and Cindy showed off their gingerbread house building skills today and had a jolly time. ❣️✨ We would love to see everyone’s gingerbread houses this year! Show us yours in the comments!⬇️⬇️⬇️ #NationalGingerbreadHouseDay2024 #GingerbreadHouses #MerryChristmas #ChristmasTraditions #friendship #inclusion #diversity #disabilityadvocate #support #awareness #qualityservices #companion #respite #homemaker #community #peaceofmind #peoplefirst #nonprofit #disabilities #advocacy #makeadifference #bethedifference #inthistogether Image Description: This graphic has a light golden yellow background with gingerbread cookies strung across the top in the shapes of candy canes, stars, Christmas trees, stockings, and gingerbread houses. Beneath that, the words, “Gingerbread House Day” are written in red and green font. Then there are two rectangular pictures with pine tree borders. On the left is a picture of Sierra (left) and Danni (right) holding up their decorated gingerbread houses and smiling for the camera. There are trees without leaves in the background of this picture. On the right is a picture of Cindy at her dining table, smiling and holding up her completed gingerbread house. She wears her gray Washakie collared shirt. Centered below those pictures is the Peace of Mind logo with the signature rusty-red-orange Aspen leaf.

It's Christmas Card Day! 🎄 Miah celebrated by getting his Christmas cards signed, decorated, and ready to give to his loved ones! 💌 #NationalChristmasCardDay2024 #ChristmasCards #TisTheSeason #MerryChristmas #JoyPeaceLove #friendship #inclusion #diversity #disabilityadvocate #support #awareness #qualityservices #companion #respite #homemaker #community #peaceofmind #peoplefirst #nonprofit #disabilities #advocacy #makeadifference #bethedifference #inthistogether Image Descriptions: This is an off white colored graphic which is Christmas themed. In the center is a picture framed on the top and left sides by colorful Christmas lights. In the picture, Miah sits at his card table in his apartment and is very focused on signing his name on a green Christmas card. More Christmas cards and markers are on the table next to him. His apartment is decorated for Christmas with stockings and garland hung around. A banner which reads “Happy Birthday” in colorful bubble letters hangs behind the card table- a memory from a past celebration. On the TV, Pete’s Dragon is playing. Above the centered picture are four green and red Christmas ornaments hanging from the top of the image. On either side are many tiny gold stars. To the right of the centered picture is a green christmas ornament with Peace of Mind’s logo with the signature rusty-red-orange Aspen leaf. At the bottom in green and gold letters are the words, “Happy Christmas Card Day From Peace of Mind.”

✨🚨STAFF SPOTLIGHT🚨✨ My name is Anita. I’m from San Diego, I’ve lived in Laramie for about four years. I’m an elementary education major with my certification in special needs. I enjoy spending my time at work or at home with my cat watching movies! #StaffSpotlight #DSP #DirectSupportProfessional #friendship #inclusion #diversity #disabilityadvocate #support #awareness #qualityservices #companion #respite #homemaker #community #peaceofmind #peoplefirst #nonprofit #disabilities #advocacy #makeadifference #bethedifference #inthistogether Image Description: This is a graphic with a dark background and centered circular photo of a smiling young woman with long blonde hair and warm reddish pink lowlights. She is wearing a dusty purple sweater and black leggings. In the background, there is a beautiful and colorful sunset with streaks of clouds and golden yellow light. From top to bottom the graphic reads: “Staff Spotlight Direct Support Professional (DSP) Anita.” At the bottom left of the centered picture of Anita is the Peace of Mind logo featuring a signature rusty-red-orange aspen leaf. On either side of the phrase “Staff Spotlight” at the top of the graphic, there are small images of gray and yellow abstract spotlights.

Over the past year, Madi has exemplified dedication, compassion, and excellence in her role as a DSP, making a profound impact on both our team and the community we serve. 💜 We are so grateful to have you on our team, Madi! Happy one year with Peace of Mind, and thank you for all that you do! 🥳✨ #DSP #DirectSupportProfessional #HappyOneYear #friendship #inclusion #diversity #disabilityadvocate #support #awareness #qualityservices #companion #respite #homemaker #community #peaceofmind #peoplefirst #nonprofit #disabilities #advocacy #makeadifference #bethedifference #inthistogether Image Description: Madi, a young woman with long brown hair, poses for a picture while sitting at a table at Coal Creek Coffee Downtown in Laramie, WY. She smiles and clasps her hands under her face, tilting them slightly to her right shoulder. Behind her are more wooden tables and chairs as well as a shelf displaying pour-over coffee kits. The foreground of the image is dimly lit with bright sun coming through the windows in the background. Through the windows, we see western-style storefronts with warm red brick and orange-red and white paint.

✨🚨STAFF SPOTLIGHT🚨✨ I’m Landon! I am a student at the University of Wyoming, and I am studying Special Education. I am excited to spend time with the participants of Peace of Mind and develop more skills to advocate for people with disabilities. In my free time, I love to go skiing and play soccer and basketball. #StaffSpotlight #DSP #DirectSupportProfessional #friendship #inclusion #diversity #disabilityadvocate #support #awareness #qualityservices #companion #respite #homemaker #community #peaceofmind #peoplefirst #nonprofit #disabilities #advocacy #makeadifference #bethedifference #inthistogether Image Description: This is a graphic with a dark background and centered circular photo. From top to bottom the graphic reads: “Staff Spotlight Direct Support Professional (DSP) Landon.” At the bottom left of the centered picture of Sierra is the Peace of Mind logo featuring a signature rusty-red-orange aspen leaf. On either side of the phrase “Staff Spotlight” at the top of the graphic, there are small images of gray and yellow abstract spotlights. Description of the centered photo: Landon (Right) and Miah (Left) smile for a selfie together, with Landon holding up the number one with his pointer finger. Out of frame, Miah holds up a peace sign. Landon is wearing black glasses and a cream colored beanie that says North Face on it, and is wearing a black sweatshirt. Miah is wearing a purple buddy walk shirt.

Happy World Kindness Day! 🤟 Featuring Danni, one of the kindest people we know, who is always ready to lend a helping hand or make a joke, and has a smile for everyone. He inspires more kindness in all of us at Peace of Mind! 💜✨ #WorldKindnessDay #NationalKindnessWeek #BeKind #Kindness #friendship #inclusion #diversity #disabilityadvocate #support #awareness #qualityservices #companion #respite #homemaker #community #peaceofmind #peoplefirst #nonprofit #disabilities #advocacy #makeadifference #bethedifference #inthistogether Image Description: This is a graphic with a white background and gray accents. There are five images featuring Danni spaced out in the middle of the graphic. At the top are five gray hearts above the words, “Happy World Kindness Day!” in capital letters. Along the bottom of the graphic is a gray smiley face as well as Peace of Mind’s logo with the signature rusty-red-orange aspen leaf. From top to bottom and left to right, here are the descriptions of each image all featuring the same man: (1) He is smiling for the camera while eating ice cream at the ice cream shop. He is wearing a dark shirt with a white flag on the arm, dark pants and glasses. He is sitting at a blue counter with a blue chair. (2) He is wearing a black T-shirt, with white writing on the back, and gray shorts. He is standing with his back to the camera showcasing the nearly life-sized Spiderman sticker on the wall with his hands up while smiling back at the camera. (3) He sits in a car, holding a cream colored French bulldog (Louie, our DSP Courtney’s dog) in his lap and smiling. He is wearing glasses and a gray and red jacket, and a black pair of jeans. (4) He is smiling big at the camera and sitting at a tiny square table with three small chairs. The table and chairs appear to be child-sized, which makes him look comically big compared to the table and chairs. He is wearing blue jeans, a brown shirt with a blue long sleeve, and a black and red hat. (5) He is sitting down at a table looking down intently at his drawing. He is wearing glasses, and a gray and red jacket. In front of him on the table is a black tin filled with colored pencils.

✨🚨STAFF SPOTLIGHT🚨✨ Hi, My name’s Sierra! I am currently a junior here at the University of Wyoming, studying Psychology and Disability Studies. I love to spend time with friends and do anything outdoors! I have been working with participants for the past year, and I’m so excited for my journey here at POM! #StaffSpotlight #DSP #DirectSupportProfessional #friendship #inclusion #diversity #disabilityadvocate #support #awareness #qualityservices #companion #respite #homemaker #community #peaceofmind #peoplefirst #nonprofit #disabilities #advocacy #makeadifference #bethedifference #inthistogether Image Description: This is a graphic with a dark background and centered circular photo of a smiling young woman with shoulder length blonde hair with pink accents. She wears colorful and sparkly piercings and jewelry as well as a green sweater. From top to bottom the graphic reads: “Staff Spotlight Direct Support Professional (DSP) Sierra.” At the bottom left of the centered picture of Sierra is the Peace of Mind logo featuring a signature rusty-red-orange aspen leaf. On either side of the phrase “Staff Spotlight” at the top of the graphic, there are small images of gray and yellow abstract spotlights.