On this day, we did a ton of lifting and moving around of tables. Although it was very challenging, we knew we were doing amazing things. There are only 2 maintenance men who have many many jobs to do, so to be able to lighten their load and see how grateful they were for that, made our hearts happy. We knew we were doing small things that made a huge impact. In addition to this, we also got to play bingo and connect with the residents. One man that stuck out to us was a man in a wheelchair who has lost his ability to walk. We got the opportunity to listen to his story about the talents he has been given by God. He is involved in a church and teaches bible study, He also is involved in teaching one at the Inspiration Center. He shared with us what his next message was going to be at the study and it touched all of us. We think the biggest things we all took away was that even though they had disabilities, they all had their job in the home. They were inspiring. You stopped seeing their disabilities.
Day2-4 was at Harmony Assisted Living Home
Day 2: When we first got there, the second we walked in, we knew we were about to make some life changing impacts on people. The activities director had us help her lead some exercises that she does with the residents. It was so much fun seeing all of the people do what they could, and make the best of their situations. We also picked some lettuce and spinach that a resident planted. We washed it and they got to eat it for dinner. We also helped out making the banana splits that the residents had. This task would have been a very complex job but because we were there, it became very easy.....proof that our crew came together right away and helped. Towards the end of our day here, residents taught some of us to play a game called "Trains". Although it was kind of challenging for us to pick up on (something that they considered so easy), they were very patient and helpful towards us.
Day 3: Although we didn't do anything that we considered a huge deal, we knew just being there to connect with the residents was making an impact. There was a resident that we bonded with immediately. His positive outlook on life was so inspiring to all of us. Later that day, he told us some faith stories of his....they not only moved him, but us too. Our crew was in tears. He made sure that we knew how powerful God truly is. He made sure that we really knew the importance to devote our lives to Christ. He wanted us to understand that God has a bigger better plan for us. A plan that we may not be able to understand, but a plan specifically meant for us.
Day 4: Thursday was our most touching day of all. We knew, walking in, that walking out a 3:00pm was not going to be easy. Today we spent most of the day getting to know the residents more. A couple of people in our group went to talk to a resident that was a famous artist from Kenosha. They listened to her go on for hours. Her room is full of all of her work and every single piece is outstanding. As she was talking to us, she was constantly reminding us that all of her talent was from God and she got to do the work but the credit belongs to Him. She also explained that many of her paintings had been sent over to England and if you said her name, many would know who you were talking about. But she also included that she had done none of the work to get recognized....it was all for God. The most emotional part was when she took all of our hands and proceeded to pray for us. She had definitely lived a wonderful life and would be someone we would be proud to be like when we get older.
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