By Ava Simone Collier

Arnice says that when she was offered the chance to work in a dialysis unit, she was initially apprehensive and hesitant, but she prayed it about and accepted the position. “I knew that it was God ordained. Instantly, I fell in love with the science of dialysis and also with the clientele. You develop a rapport with them. You look at them and can tell when they’re not feeling well and get to know their family members. It’s not just a job for me, it’s a ministry.”

When deciding what type of business to establish, Arnice Llewellyn, a Registered Nurse and the owner of My Father’s House Dialysis Care Facility, said, “We knew it would be Christ based.” She spoke enthusiastically about her dialysis facility, “In the dialysis business, which I’m so familiar with, there is a personal piece that is missing in the larger chains that will be intact in My Father’s House. We plan to have live music in our lobby from musicians who want to volunteer. We will show love.” She further stated, “Everyday is not easy. When people come through our doors for dialysis, three times a week, 4 hours each time, that is a choice to live. We want to make it as enjoyable as we can.”

Eric Llewellyn is the Marketing Director for My Father’s House Dialysis Care Facility and Arnice’s husband of four years. Eric is also a chef and a Deacon in their church. When asked what it would be like working together and being married, Arnice stated “I think it will be absolutely amazing! My husband is such a quiet strength and I’ve learned to follow his lead. He is humble and analytical. He’s the headship over my life and I know he has our family’s best interest at heart.”

Eric jokes about his wife’s initial idea on a joint business venture. “She wanted to open up a Christian bank. I sat back and listened. I didn’t know anything about banking and neither did she. I’m good with numbers and I’m a people person.” Eric states he asked, “Why would we go into banking especially when so many were failing?” He laughs as he recalls later saying, “Thank God she took that job at the Dialysis center!” Eric used to own a small pizza shop for a couple of years. “I’m good at meeting people and you get to know a lot of people when you own a pizza shop!”

The Llewellyns agree that it takes Christ, mutual love and understanding of each other to keep a happy balance. “We go on dates, he loves to cook and I love to eat. We try to stay in love and flirt and have fun with each. Learn to say ‘I’m sorry’ and disagree without being rude or disrespectful. It’s worth the effort,” says Arnice.

My Father’s House Dialysis Care Facility is scheduled to open later in 2010. For more information on investment and partnership opportunities, please call 330-309-2605 or email at mydiaylis@yahoo.com