Sundays are the only day of the week I really have the opportunity to get away. And even that time is limited. My choice of getting out activity, is visiting with my neighbors that I've been assigned to through church.
This may sound too staged, but it's more of a nudge than anything else. An encouragement to get to know each other, keep tabs on each other's livelihood, form friendships, and serve each other.
One of these women I visit, my partner (you're also assigned a partner to go with) and I chose to visit separately to give her two visits a month instead of just one.
She's elderly, home-bound, and lives alone.
I took Jace with me this time, last time I took Aidan and Damon (Damon's not such a good choice in an elderly person's home... he got into EVERYTHING!) Anyway, as usual, we took her some food- usually things like my homemade bread or veggies and fruit from the Bountiful Baskets we get a couple times a month.
She is so grateful for just anything.
When I had to leave (we stayed for just under a 1/2hr) she thanked me as usual... this time I thought she was going to cry. I felt so torn and I think maybe she sensed it, because I really wanted to stay, to do more. But she understands I have a family with special needs.
As I left, I sucked in the tears.
As I left, I sucked in the tears.
Because I'd made that visit, I didn't do the laundry and dishes. I often don't on Sundays anyway. But just cooked our meals. So, the kitchen was a big mess Monday morning and I had a ton of work to catch up on. As I did, I thought about my neighbor. I thought about others in need. Even my own children.
When I hear about presidential candidates wanting to do away with the programs that protect these people I'm worried, sad, angry. It's just not the right thing to do. Their programs weren't what ruined our economy. Their needs are far greater than any individual can take on.
I'll leave it at that.
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