A couple of weeks ago, our three youngest children--Laurel, Brady, and Danny, and I went to Sacramento,California to visit my family and more specifically, to attend the baptism of one of our neices' baptism. On Sunday morning, we went and visited a facility for the elderly. Because my dad is the president of the Interfaith Council of Sacramento, he has been able to 'reach out' to some parts of the community that he feels like he can best help. This opportunity with the elderly has been a touching experience for him and our family. It was Mother's day so my dad had asked that we be prepared to share a musical number that would uplift and bless the lives of these wonderful people who have grown accustomed to my dad coming to visit. He teaches them something from the Bible and prays with and for them.
It was one of those times when I felt very close to heaven. The gratitude that these people show for coming to spend time with them was touching to me. When we left this community (called Gramercy Court) our children expressed their thanks for the chance they had to go and love these people and watch the smiles on their faces as they listened to the beautiful songs that were shared and the words of love and encouragement that my dad shared with them. They were deeply touched, as was I.
One major responsibility I have is to visit the poor and the needy. The old and those who are not fully capable to care for themselves. I hope and pray that I am fulfilling that great responsibility. One day, I will hope that somebody is there to help me when I cannot do things for myself.
Gramercy Court was a life-changer!
