Feeling overwhelmed?

Shopping still to be done, cards still to be sent, cookies to be baked……It is December 12^th and we are working our ways through the holiday season. Throw in serving at your place of worship and/or volunteering for various organizations, relatives coming to visit and it is easy to become overwhelmed. We sometimes find ourselves wishing the holiday would either be postponed for a month or perhaps (sadly) not happen at all!  While this is a human response, I suggest that we all take a deep breath and be grateful that we are able to do these things. There are many people, young and old, who live in long-term care facilities that would love to have one more season of being involved in the very activities we are complaining about.

I have spent the last few weeks going to every facility Betty Brewer’s Angels visit and I have come away with the thought that I would like to clone myself because there are soooooo many residents that would love to have a person take a special interest in them. That is what Betty Brewer’s Angels do…..we establish a one-on-one relationship with a resident in a long-term care facility. We brighten their days and the funny thing is that our days are brightened as a result!  Since science has not come up with a way to clone humans yet, I am asking you if you, or someone you know, would be interested in becoming an Angel!  Call me at 614-309-4677, email bettybrewersangels@wowway.com or simply comment on this blog.  

I took a break last night and watched the Hallmark movie of Mitch Albom’s non-fiction book “Have a Little Faith”.  It is a story of faith, hope, service, and tolerance for others. You need some inspiration this holiday season?  While you are taking that deep breath I suggested above, watch this movie and gain some perspective on life. It will recharge you!