Mom and Dad with Judy (center). December 3, 2008.
My parents live in Hendersonville, Tennessee, not quite three hours from where we live here on the Plateau. Mom, who is 88, has been legally blind for about 15 years. Dad, who is 96, was diagnosed with macular degeneration this past summer and is now also legally blind.
Both Mom and Dad say they want to remain in their home. Betsy and I try to get over to their house as often as possible to help them with their finances, shopping, and chores. My sister, who lives in Tullahoma, also helps out as much as she can.
But Mom and Dad couldn’t remain in their home without the help of volunteers from their church, who see that Mom and Dad get to Sunday and church, doctor’s appointments, and other places they need to go. Two of these special volunteers are our friends Judy and Charlie. Judy works at Mom and Dad’s church and helps coordinate the volunteers.
Last week the church had a luncheon to honor volunteers who work at the church. Mom and Dad had prepared the sanctuary for Sunday services for over 20 years, so although they can no longer do that, Judy made sure they were invited to the luncheon. The luncheon had a western theme, so Charlie made sure that both Mom and Dad had the appropriate headgear, as you can see in the picture above.
We (and Mom and Dad) are blessed to have such special friends who show so much kindness — not only during the holiday season, but throughout the year.
Thanks, Judy and Charlie!
Senior Moments 
December 13, 2008 at 7:55 am |
The pleasure is ours. We love you and them a whole bunch. Thanks for your nice blog.
December 13, 2008 at 8:12 am |
How marvelous and appropriate that the couple who were so dedicated to the church for so long are now the recipients of some of that same love and devotion. What a wonderful church it must be.
December 13, 2008 at 9:28 am |
Judy, you’re more than welcome. We really appreciate all you do.
Carolyn, we’ve been very impressed with the love and support Mom and Dad have gotten from their church.
December 13, 2008 at 9:31 am |
Cute picture!
December 13, 2008 at 9:50 am |
George: What a neat story of your parent. They look really good and I’m glad they are able to get around to these functions. Both my parents passed away in the last few years. You have a long life ahead of you.
December 13, 2008 at 10:38 am |
What a great post. It’s nice to hear that there are such nice people around who volunteer and care about others.
I truly believe there are more of them around than people realize!
Great picture of your mom and dad. 🙂
December 13, 2008 at 11:22 am |
Your parents are truly special people. I have a friend like them She lst he hubby 2 years ago at age 93. I went to see her on my last quick visit to St. Louis. She broke my hear with her depression. She so misses Mr D. I asked her to pack a bag and come back with me. But no matter what she will not leave her home. They had lost of friends. As they are from the old world of kindness. But there home is where they belong till the end. I am 160 miles from her now and so wish I could be closer to her. Thanks for stopping by I did not find your camera critters post.
December 13, 2008 at 12:36 pm |
Found you…Your comments on my blog didn’t leave a web address so I went to the Sky Watch and looked there..no luck until I went down the list of icons and saw your photo…If you leave your address, people will visit more easily…Thank you for your comments on my blog…Michelle..
December 13, 2008 at 12:38 pm |
Found you…Your comments on my blog didn’t leave a web address so I went to the Sky Watch and looked there..no luck until I went down the list of icons and saw your photo…If you leave your address, people will visit more easily…Thank you for your comments on my blog…Michelle..
December 13, 2008 at 4:27 pm |
Your parents must be special people in every way.God bless them.
December 13, 2008 at 6:19 pm |
Well George, that is what we’re suppose to do…help our neighbors. That was common when I was a kid but not so much any more. Seems like nobody has the time any more .. okay, off my soap box. 🙂
December 14, 2008 at 9:01 am |
I love hearing stories of kindness like this! Wonderful!