Letter: Body, Mind and Spirit—Ron Divino

Seton Coastside, a skilled nursing facility in Moss Beach has had a very talented resident named Ron Divino on site for a short, physical and occupational rehabilitation stay. Ron has the ability to balance rocks at unbelievable, and some say, miraculous angles.

Why and how is Ron able to create this beautiful art? He calls it a gift from God. "It’s a metaphor for the wonderful world we live in. No matter what is going on, Mother Nature provides us with this beautiful world. "

In addition to the rock sculptures that reside in Seton Coastside’s atrium, you may have seen Ron’s work in San Francisco’s Aquatic Park, and other places around the Bay Area.
Ron suffered a debilitating stroke that has left him without the use of one of his hands. A hand that could, with its partner, lift heavy rocks and place them in perfect balance tip-to tip, hands working together in balanced strength. He has practiced his artwork most recently at Seton Coastside and he will return once a month he says to maintain the lovely rock garden.

Ron has left a legacy of spirit among the other 100 plus residents and 160 staff members who are called associates. He said that this was a "test of faith" for him understanding this stroke. "God knows that I truly love Seton Coastside and the care that I have received. It has been a wonderful experience having my physical and occupational therapy here. My favorite memory of this place was when I could actually walk from my room to the therapy room. The teamwork here among therapists, social services, the nurses and doctors has been incredible.

The associate and residents who have had the privilege of meeting Ron and seeing his new rock creations will really miss him. They take pride in the fact that they were able to help him get on with his life.

Seton Coastside is a member of the Daughters of Charity Health System whose mission is to serve the body, mind and spirit of those who need medical care. Legendary rock balancer, Ron Divino has helped carry forth their mission. Here is a statement of Ron’s purpose, "to enlighten people’s hearts and allow them to embrace the spiritual gifts that nurture us in our daily lives which often go unnoticed and taken for granted." Mission accomplished, Ron.

For more information about Seton Coastside’s services please call Cheryl Sinclair, Manager of Community Outreach and Business Development at 650-563-7121 or contact her by email at [email protected] Ron has requested that donations in his honor be sent to the Seton Health Services Foundation, which will be used by Seton Coastside, located at 1900 Sullivan Avenue, Daly City, CA 94015.

Cheryl Sinclair
Seton Coastside