I am currently
working
as a Social Worker in a
Nursing Home. Many people reply,
"How can you
work
with those old, sick people?"
However, growing
old is part of God's
creation!
I would like to share a story with
you. Due to
confidentiality, I will call her
Sara.
Everyday
Sara
would walk with her walker to the
Activity Room.
Sara
outlived her husband and immediate
family. My
days
were busy, but I would take a few
minutes each day
to
speak with Sara. She loved
watching birds from
the
Activity Room window.
Occasionally, I would listen
to her reminisce of her childhood
and youth.
Eventually, Sara
became weaker which limited our
visits to her
bedside. Soon, she passed away.
Later, I found a folded piece of
paper with my name on it inside her
Bible. I opened up the note and it
read, "Thank you for
listening."
Love Sara.
This spring I am going to place a
bird feeder
outside my office window for the
residents. As the
residents watch the birds and
reminisce, I will
continue to listen.