Juel's Journal

Santa at the Nursing Home

I was so proud of Bonnie on Christmas Eve! We got there at about 2 o'clock I guess it was...and she was off but went with us to show us who those were we'd bought for, to help them open their things, and to help Santa carry the gifts to pass out.

We all have our picks, and the man in the pic above is Bonnie's. Apparantly she is his too because he scooted himself along behind her in his wheelchair back and forth, up and down the hall, talking to her the whole time, sparkling eyes, that gentle smile - talking to her the whole time. He wanted his pic taken with Santa, so I printed it out and am going to send it to him by Bonnie today.

One of the residents we bought for passed away 2 days before Christmas. This sweetheart moved into her room, and Santa couldn't resist giving her some gifts.

Bonnie, you amazed me. Watching those people follow you, hug on you, seeing their faces brighten when you went into their rooms - watching you love on them like they were your own flesh and blood, those kisses you sprinkled liberally on their foreheads, all those things made my heart swell and I stood there trying so hard not to cry, this goofy smile on my face, I can't tell you how seeing all that made me feel. I can say it sure did make me feel good. It made my Christmas. And when Mary's husband was telling me how good you were to her, to them, and how much he hated it when you had a day off, I just couldn't help it. I know I was beaming, BEAMING! *laughs*

I love you Bonnie, give yourself a pat on the back, you're doing a wonderful thing there. You're making a good difference in the lives of others, and I can't think of a better way than that, to live. I'm so proud of you I can't be still!

Granny said she is very proud of you too, and for me to let you know right here on this page! :)

Posted by juel at December 26, 2005 08:09 AM