Over the past 4 days I have been living with my mom at her new apartment in Lafayette, helping her adjust to new schedules, new faces, new routes, new, new, new.
It is heartwarming to see that humanity still has a loving heart, at least within the community of seniors here. At every meal, a different resident or staff member walks up (sometimes with assistance) to our table, introduces themselves and shares a story, a smile, a handshake and/or some form of welcome. If the rest of the world were as kind, gentle and humble, it would be a better place.
In my days here, it is hard to miss the obvious; memories, hair, skin and hearing are fleeting – enjoy them while you have them. And patience (with yourself and others) – stock up, you’ll need plenty.
Peace and thank you to these humans who are making Gale’s first days here feel like a home.
(copied from social media post, April, 2017)