Did you know that
I go to the local Alzheimer's Unit every other
Tuesday with my Mom?
We visit, sing hymns with the residents,
and build relationships.
and build relationships.
Something wonderful happened after we kept visiting
the Nursing Home Week after Week...
We made friends with Patients and Staff alike!
We got to know each other, and we found out that the residents
had a really UGLY patio outside of their unit.
We really did not like that.
Just because they have Alzheimer's disease,
doesn't mean they have to live with a drab, boring patio.
And so, we decided to make it beautiful!
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| This is what we saw the first time we came out here in the spring this year. We had planted these plants (Stella Dora Lilies, a red Knock Out Rose, and a Lilac Bush) two years ago, but you will agree that the space lacks color and excitement! So we got busy... |
"Successful and unsuccessful people
do not vary greatly in their abilities.
They vary in their desires
to reach their potential."
- John Maxwell
do not vary greatly in their abilities.
They vary in their desires
to reach their potential."
- John Maxwell
I got some of my buddies together and we worked for 2 hours out there on the patio...
Weeding, Pruning, Raking
It was not hard, and the place sure did look better after we
cleaned up the dead weeds and dead flowers.
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| Before clean up |
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| Before clean up |
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| After Clean Up |
" when I called you answered me you made me
bold and stouthearted (brave, courageous)."
Psalm 138:3
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| Final Touches... |
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| We planted a Grape Vine last year, here are the fruits of our labor! The Residents love them! |
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| Pruning |
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| My friends and I really made a difference! |
Matthew 11:28
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me;
for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
