posted on June 26, 2001 04:13:47 PM
Zilvy, you are a nice person. Just wanted to say that. Volunteering to do all that you said in another thread, says so. My favorite movie was Fried Green Tomatoes....and made me go to my local nursing home to visit some of the folks there, just because I can. Anyway, I am volunteering to tell you that you are ok in my book
posted on June 26, 2001 05:08:52 PM
The greatest thing about this is that no amount of money lets you go home at the end of your stint with such a great feeling to be able to make a "little" difference for someone and their loved ones. A smile, a chuckle, all help the medicine to work better and I certainly feel better.
posted on June 26, 2001 05:58:33 PMZilvy For years I've always wanted to either work or volunteer at a battered women's shelter. It's where I feel that I could be of some help. But that's all I've ever done is think about it. I guess I need to get off my butt and make it happen.
posted on June 26, 2001 06:18:51 PM
Bobbi, that certainly would be an emotional experience. You of course must have the time in your life to be able to volunteer and it does or should be on a regular basis. At the hospital they ask for a minimum of 3 hours a week. I am semi retired so that is not a lot of time out of my life and sometimes I will give more if needed.
If you have the time to donate to help, make a call to a local shelter and see what they need for volunteer help. You'll feel better about yourself and your ability to make a difference.
posted on June 26, 2001 06:22:37 PM
Well, I feel like I've "been there - done that", ya know? I know how terrified these women and young mothers can be. I work from home and have a flexible schedule, so it's very possible for me to do it.
posted on June 26, 2001 06:34:23 PM
There is something about senior citizens...very old people, as in 80 or more. I find them facinating. The stories they can tell, if only someone would listen. I want to listen. I want to know how they met their spouses, what their lives were like as they were growing up. What their favorite foods were, the things they did for intertainment when they were kids, or teens. I could listen to them for hours, going back to whatever time and place they take me
posted on June 26, 2001 06:50:16 PM
Yes Hep, aren't they just the greatest to talk with? My daughter's father-in-law is 90 y/o and I could sit for hours and listen to him. What it was like back then. I really got a kick out of this one little story. His dad had taken him out for his first ice cream cone. He ate most of the ice cream, then held up the cone and said, "Pa, what am I supposed to do with this box"? They are so full of information.....if only people would just take the time with them and listen.
