Originally Posted by Esqmommy
Karla - I love you for doing this! Those folks need our love and support, and I'm so happy there are people like YOU that do sweet things, just because you want to. I want to get my daughter volunteering and she asked about a children's hospital. I told her perhaps an elder care facility and she was somewhat interested, so we'll see. I don't have a collection like you do, and no horses. I could tell them horrific lawyer stories (we lawyers have the best stories, no contest!! You can't make up the sh.t that goes on in our cases!!) - however, not exactly what I'm thinking about doing.
I love seeing all those sweet faces, aged with wisdom and grace. I hope you made them as happy as it appears to have made you.
Good on ya for the purchases. I have an idea how you can spend the money...!!!! 8) 8)
Just a thought: have you ever considered reading to them? Even children's books have wonderful stories that would delight residents in the facility. Off the top of my head I am thinking of one of my all-time favorites, ALEXANDER'S TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO-GOOD, VERY BAD DAY (don't know if I have the title exactly correct :oops: ). That book would be one that they could relate to as well as find humor in it.
BTW, this is a wonderful thread. And the pictures are awesome.