Serventhood

Our last Sunday at River Valley Church, Pastor Joe preached about Serventhood! The RVC spent an afternoon at the local nursing home serving others. I thought to myself since we are moving, I'm working part-time and don't have a house to call home yet, why not serve other in this way. My first week here in Wisconsin, I called our local nursing home and spoke to the Volunteer Coordinator and told her that I wanted to come and volunteer, she was just thrilled. So, its been two weeks and I love it and as wrong as it maybe, I already have my favorites. So far, I have help transport people to/from church services, played musical bingo, went shopping with the seniors at the Walmart and help with a cooking class. On Tuesday, was early for the cooking classes so I help transport Seniors who had to go to the gym or for coffee social. So many of the patients are pretty much out of his and I asked once of the nurses if I could take a gentleman to the gym. She told me yes and that he was a COL in the US Army. So, I talked to him on the way to the gym and once we were there I turned and faced him and I said, "Where you a COL in the Army"? His eyes lite up and said, "Yes, Ma'am"!! I touched his arm and told him that today was Veteran's Day and I just wanted to thank him for his service. Then I made him cry! But, that was the most rewarding time at the nursing home so far.