Meet Wendy Thomas
Assisted Living Advisor
As the Assisted Living Advisor, Wendy will be working with potential residents and their families to guide them toward the best experience of living in our Assisted Living and Memory Support building. Educating them on the care services, amenities, activities, dining and so much more that we will have to offer to make every Moment Matter!
What are you passionate about?
Professionally, I am passionate about: People! Creating relationships, serving and helping others as they start their new journey in their “golden years.” I love seeing seniors excited about living in a community that gives them purpose, keeps them social, serves their care needs with excellence, and just being smiling and happy!
What is your favorite moment so far at The Outlook?
Going on a hard-hat tour of the community on my first day. Envisioning what it will look like, how beautiful it will be and all of the happy residents and staff that will fill the building when we open!
What do you think sets OAW apart from other senior living communities?
Wonderful location, beautiful property and buildings, attention to detail, kindness and professionalism by all staff. The longevity of Forefront Living and the leadership team along with the support of Greystone are truly an inspiration in the senior living industry.
What are you most looking forward to once the entire OAW community opens?
Seeing the residents enjoy their new journey, relax, and thrive as they enjoy their new home. Looking forward to many smiles and lots of laughter. Excited to see the newness of the building.
What are you most proud of personally or professionally?
Raising my one and only son (who is now almost 30) as a single mom starting at the age of two. I also owned my own photography business during that time. There were some very challenging times, but I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat!
What do you like to do on the weekend?
With family and friends, eating out, small weekend trips, relaxing at home, enjoying or snuggling with my sweet dog, Piper, or baking and decorating cookies or cupcakes!
What is your favorite food?
Anything Tex-Mex! Doesn’t matter if it’s a hole in the wall or a 5-star restaurant. Nachos are my favorite!
What are your hobbies?
In my free time, I love to travel! The Frio River is my favorite place in Texas, and our family loves Disney World! Baking and decorating cookies or cupcakes is a newer hobby for me—I just started about 2 years ago and LOVE it! I also love photography since I had my own photography business for over 25 years.
Tell us about your family.
I have a wonderful son and daughter-in-law, Chase and Katie, who just celebrated 6 years of marriage, and they are the joy of my life! We are extremely close, and I wouldn’t have it any other way! We do many trips with Katie’s family every year around the 4th of July. Chase records mini videos and creates a big video together of each trip; every year we watch previous trips and enjoy seeing those past memories. Both my mom and dad are in Heaven, but you will often hear me talk about them because they were my firm foundation in so many ways. I miss them dearly, but they are always in my heart! I have a brother and sister-in-law; they have two adult kids who are both married, and they also have three grandchildren. We love to get together at our family’s ranch in East Texas at least twice a year around our parents’ birthdays. July is a big one—we call it the “High Hootenanny”! High is my maiden name, and my mom named the gathering right before she passed away. As you can tell, I LOVE my family!!
What makes you a good friend, or how would your friends describe you?
My friends would describe me as genuine, sweet, and fun! I love my friends and would do anything for them; if they’re going through a hard time, I’m always there with a listening ear, praying for them, giving advice if they ask for it or just laughing until we can’t stop!
