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Originally Posted by Bobi
oh my goodness that *zinged* right to my heart. Of course! Of course! Mom's life has been very much about service. If she knows/feels she can still be of service the various challenges of aging can be dealt with, taken in stride.
It came into play in the simpliest of ways today. We're having a snow storm so we cleared ice & snow, drove to moms, picked up some things along the way and cleared and salted her walk/driveway. I knew she'd want to feed us. She's like that. I was anxious about the weather, eager to get home but I knew before setting out I would gladly stay because of your words. Gathiering for food is so fundamental in all cultures and is but one way she enjoys being of service.
More snow pretty much covered all we cleared but we had a lovely visit and felt served and servicing on both sides. I will keep aware of how else to help her keep that vital in her life. Though, for the life of me, not sure how. I already have a hard time keeping up with her in that regard.
Thanks once again. If corrections can be done for keeping clear the channels of inspiration in this aspect (well, in all aspects actually  ) would you please include that in your list?
We're going to make snow ice cream soon! Rare treat in the desert 
with much joy,
Bobi |
Bobi,
At my old house where my X now lives, the neighbor lady was 82 when we moved in several years ago. Ofcourse I have not talked to her much this last year, but @ 82-85 she would go down to the senior center and serve the "old folks"! You know the little old 60 year olds who would be wheeled in because they acted like they were 105 years old! My grandmother up until this last year when she started aging @ 98 years old use to help take care of the "old folks" too, at the senior apts where she use to live. Most of them were decades younger than her, but they acted OLD! I am thinking that your mom might like to get involved in like the senior center, or at the hospital in like the gift shop (Pink ladies) where she can help out maybe a few hours a week. There all all kinds of places that would love to have someone like your mom come in... Hey if she likes kids maybe she could go read stories to them at one of the pre-schools, or something like that. If she loves to cook, then maybe there is someone in her neighborhood who she can cook a meal for once a week or several if she likes... Hey maybe there is a single mom or somebody... OR you who could use a night off from cooking!
She just needs something to look forward to each week. Keep her mind active, and in an area that she has a passion! Hope this helps!
Blessings Sallyjane