This week I went with the ELC staff to do a volunteer project through Bessie’s Hope—an organization that promotes and aids in nursing home visitations. They were founded on the principle of helping out the elderly that don’t have the opportunity to get many visits. Through this, we were able to go and visit the elderly and bring some various plants to give to them (which they were very excited to pick out). We helped them water the plants, sang songs with them and talked with them about their lives. At one point, a somewhat quiet older lady piped up, “what’s with all that stuff all over your face (referring to my facial hair)?” She told it like it was. I wasn’t too upset, since she proceeded to ask me if I was married. When I replied no, she inferred that she was single as well.
There were many interesting conversations that went on in the few hours we spent at the nursing home. Overall, it was a rewarding experience and I’m glad that I could have helped brighten those people’s day. And, hey, if I ever need a date, now I know where to look!
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