A VALENTINE BLESSING
Cannot think of a better day to
celebrate our volunteers and our supporters than Valentine’s Day!
Herb Scholes, a Betty Brewer’s Angel Volunteer and
Male Volunteer Coordinator, brought the following poem to my attention. It expresses exactly what our volunteers do
every day. Thank you volunteers and
supporters for making this poem a reality for so many residents of long term
care facilities.
To
My Caregivers:
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| Janet, one of our volunteers, doing a craft with a resident |
Blessed
are they who understand
my
faltering step and shaking hand
Blessed, who know my
ears today
must
strain to hear the things they say
Blessed
are those who seem to know
my
eyes are dim and my mind is slow
Blessed
are those who look away
Blessed
are they who, with cherry smile
stopped
to chat for a little while
Blessed
are they who know the way
to
bring back, memories of yesterday.
Blessed are they who
make it known
that I am loved,
respected and not alone.
And
blessed are they who will ease the days
of my journey home,
in loving ways.
Thank you volunteers and
supporters for making this poem a reality for so many residents of long term
care facilities!
If you are interested in hearing more
about the work Betty Brewer’s Angels do or are interested in being a part of
our volunteering team, please contact me at 614-309-4677.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
