Today was one of the best days of the year. I went to the Battle Creek Veteran's hospital with a group of fun and compassionate heroes. The Veteran's Committee for my local union goes each year to bring cheer and joy to disabled veteran's who may not otherwise have any visitors. We marched door-to-door through long corridors trying to spread cheer. We gave Christmas gifts and lap blankets that were generously sewn and donated by our group, and we served ice cream. Many of the men and women had to be hand fed. By the looks on most faces, the mission was accomplished.
The day is not without a bitter sweet feeling however. Many of these veterans suffer not only from physical ailments, but also, from dimensia. Most cannot even communicate and sit unresponsive. It is such a great feeling when you see a flicker of light or a smile across these faces. For some, the visit was a bit overload and just wanted us to go away. I'm so proud of the men & women who went on this venture. Their compassion and willingness to lay their hands upon these "strangers" who fought for our freedoms is truly humbling and inspiring.
Okay, I have to run. I am brought to tears with the overwhelming emotion of the great memory. Enough said.
Peace. Love. Joy.
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WHAT A GREAT DAY THAT HAD TO HAVE BEEN & EMOTIONAL AS WELL. I REMEMBER WHEN I DID THAT AT THE VA HOSPITAL IN ANN ARBOR-YPSI....ITS VERY OVER WHELING...LOVE TO ALL
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