Should we do a tissue count for last night's story, "Make new Friends"? I had the surprise treat of having my story read to me last night at our EWI Year End Celebration meeting for invocation! Very surreal to have someone else read a story that you wrote. Thank you Sherri Cunningham for selecting yesterday's story to read to our members and guests!
As I listened to Sherri read it, of course it brought up old memories and emotions in me and I have to admit, I did shed a few myself. I do remember a school trip to a senior's home to sing Christmas songs when I was in about Grade 4 and we did sing "Oh Christmas Tree" in German too which was fun to learn.
Most significant to me though was that when my Aunt Helen was sick and dying in an extended care nursing home my brother Stuart took his little white dog Ty in to visit her. I will never forget the sense of deep contentment and happiness that radiated from her on that visit. Ty behaved like the perfect dog he was and lay down immediately next to her and was content to just let her pet him. Like Helen Star in the story, my Aunt Helen was a widow with no children and had loved her life on a farm in Alberta with her Chesapeake Bay retrievers. She was an amazing woman who loved to laugh and soak in the beauty of nature, wherever she was. God bless Aunty Helen. We miss you and always will! Now that Ty is gone too I hope he found Aunty Helen in heaven to snuggle up with again.
I was thrilled to hear from one of the ladies at my table last night that there is a non-profit group here in Calgary that is registered with Alberta Health. They look for volunteers to go out and visit or spend time with the seniors that are wards of the province with no living family. Seniors need visitors and friendships just like anyone else. There are so many lonely seniors out there that just need our time. Keep them in mind this Christmas please. Is there an agency in your town where you can volunteer or perhaps a nearby nursing home whose residents could use a visit with your dog or cat? Please make that call.
Little Bev with her Westies Huntley and Finnegan was inspired by my dear Mother-in-law and her sister Barb. Love you ladies! Your support means the world to me! Huntley and Finnegan are also now both gone but were the very best of pups! We now have Huntley the 2nd and Winnie. Both are lovely Westies and best friends.
The recipe I included last night was one for Almond Crescents, which is now pictured on the "Recipe" tab of www.kfskirten.com. Such a delicate treat! Enjoy!
Shine On!
- K
As I listened to Sherri read it, of course it brought up old memories and emotions in me and I have to admit, I did shed a few myself. I do remember a school trip to a senior's home to sing Christmas songs when I was in about Grade 4 and we did sing "Oh Christmas Tree" in German too which was fun to learn.
Most significant to me though was that when my Aunt Helen was sick and dying in an extended care nursing home my brother Stuart took his little white dog Ty in to visit her. I will never forget the sense of deep contentment and happiness that radiated from her on that visit. Ty behaved like the perfect dog he was and lay down immediately next to her and was content to just let her pet him. Like Helen Star in the story, my Aunt Helen was a widow with no children and had loved her life on a farm in Alberta with her Chesapeake Bay retrievers. She was an amazing woman who loved to laugh and soak in the beauty of nature, wherever she was. God bless Aunty Helen. We miss you and always will! Now that Ty is gone too I hope he found Aunty Helen in heaven to snuggle up with again.
I was thrilled to hear from one of the ladies at my table last night that there is a non-profit group here in Calgary that is registered with Alberta Health. They look for volunteers to go out and visit or spend time with the seniors that are wards of the province with no living family. Seniors need visitors and friendships just like anyone else. There are so many lonely seniors out there that just need our time. Keep them in mind this Christmas please. Is there an agency in your town where you can volunteer or perhaps a nearby nursing home whose residents could use a visit with your dog or cat? Please make that call.
Little Bev with her Westies Huntley and Finnegan was inspired by my dear Mother-in-law and her sister Barb. Love you ladies! Your support means the world to me! Huntley and Finnegan are also now both gone but were the very best of pups! We now have Huntley the 2nd and Winnie. Both are lovely Westies and best friends.
The recipe I included last night was one for Almond Crescents, which is now pictured on the "Recipe" tab of www.kfskirten.com. Such a delicate treat! Enjoy!
Shine On!
- K