Today, Christmas Day, I went to the facility where a very dear friend is getting rehabilitation for a serious condition. On my way down the hall to her room, I heard the voice of a very old lady in another room. I heard her saying, in a fairly loud voice, that she has nobody and was all alone. I stopped in my tracks, because I couldn't ignore what I just heard. I backtracked the few steps to her room and peeked in. There, was the roughly 85 year old lady I heard, sitting in a highback chair with oxygen tubes in her nose, all alone. I walked halfway into that room, as she turned and looked me. I said good morning and Merry Christmas. She said I'm all alone, my husband of 50 years died, and I have nobody now. She said, I miss him so much! Mind you, this poor soul didn't know me from Adam, but she was very receptive of a stranger on an early Christmas morning. I wanted to sit down with her so badly, but I chose to just talk with her briefly. She told me she only has one daughter left in the whole world, but she lives a distance away. I told her I just stopped in to wish her a Merry Christmas, and that I had to continue down the hall to my friends room for a vist. As I started to leave, she said "thank you dear, for coming in, and Merry Christmas to you, may God bless you". At 67, I've been given a lot of gifts over the years, but the gift that old lady gave me today was the best I'll ever recieve. One I'll never forget. What a great Christmas today has been!
Good job Jeff! Amazing how a few minutes and paying attention can turn someone’s day around. Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
Good story and fits the idea of giving, even if only a few minutes of time. Check with the nursing staff and see if she has any food allergies or dietary limits. Go back with a little present for the lady.
Great story. You did a great thing. God Bless you Early In. If that was my mother, I would love that someone took the time to say a few words!! Great job brother
