I had a conversation with my Aunt Netty (Mum's sister) on the way home from Numurkah about her Granddaughter and how my Aunt had asked her (she's 14) if she would come along with her to visit the elderly at a Nursing Home. I thought long about that on the way home and wondered how I can instill a sense of value into Ebony - a sense of care for others. I had decided that next year I would take her to the Nursing Home in Mt. Beauty. Then, while I was at Church on the 23rd I thought ...why wait? So I made some yummy chocolate fudge bars - wrapped them in Christmas looking paper and Eb and I (along with my Mum and Dad) went visiting. It was such a wonderful feeling and to see the delight on some of the elderly peoples faces was priceless. Eb was a little unsure of some of them - naturally - and not all of them responded well - some are understandably unhappy to be there at any time, let along Christmas time, but I really pray she managed to bring some joy to them for the moments she was with them. I've decided to do this more regularly in 2008 to hopefully help Eb learn compassion and be comfortable with older people. I see so many children who simply aren't comfortable with the elderly. Here's a photo of her with one of the residents who adored her.
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