The day began when I took on the job of coloring the grout lines in the shower!
Both on the walls and the floor – think two-by-four-inch floor tile –
and twelve by twelve wall tile!
This required hands and knees bent low over the floor adding the grout coloring!
the walls were easier as I could stand or sit on a stool!
It took me two and one-half hours and I had to finish up the next day!
The above picture relates to what followed later that day!
In the afternoon – 2:30pm. to 4:00 pm. –
We volunteered to go to OUR COASTAL LIVING HOME –
For senior residents.
We volunteer here at least once a month.
Sherry helps with the resident’s monthly shopping –
A room is set up with donated items –
clothes – jewelry – knick-knacks –
displayed on racks and tables.
They use money credits they earn throughout the month and can shop for items.
They come in in wheelchairs – walkers and some are still able to walk.
Most are in their late 70’s to mid 90’s!
While she does this I attend the library –
organizing the books ( keeping them mostly on the top shelf so it is easier for them to see)
Separating the puzzles into the number of pieces.
But this day – we were there to help out for a Veterans Day ice cream social celebration!
Twenty residents showed up –
Many can not leave their rooms-
but they came in being pushed in wheelchairs –
Walkers or canes.
Two men were there and a celebration and a certificate read on their service as VETS!
I scooped ice cream while Sherry and one other volunteer put toppings on as asked and delivered to their seat at the tables.
Then – moved around to different tables to talk to them.
That was the best part as then they had other people to talk to!
While we volunteer our services –
We know that down the road –
someday this may be us sitting in a wheelchair –
We try as hard as we can to age healthy!
One woman was two years younger than either one of us.
This helps us think young –
keeping us active and still helping others as much as we can.
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