Visiting the elderly
- By: Deemco
- On:Saturday, March 22, 2008 9:10:58 PM
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The Action committee, which I am a member of, is a group of people joined together for a common goal, which is to help those in need.
Today the Action Committee visited an elderly home in Marj Al-7amam. Not just any elderly home, one where the residents had mental problems and disabilities. We decided to visit them since we heard that they are really neglected and are in need of some company. We had lunch with them, drank coffee, played games, danced with them, and we even sang together. It was so fulfilling to see the smiles on their faces. To see them happy and to know that you are a reason for that. It felt really good. I'll admit that at first it was painful seeing them in the state that they are in. It's really sad, especially since most of them are helpless. Some of them can't walk while others can't even feed themselves.
We all had a good time with them, they were fun to be around. Some of them were pretty funny, while others were quite entertaining. A few of them danced, and others sang old songs. All they really need is some company. A few friendly faces to make their day, to listen to them and talk to them. You could see that our visit meant the world to them. They're all so sweet and friendly.
I'm not going to post any pictures here, but if you want to see the pictures that we took you can click on the following link and see them on our facebook group
It was a great experience that I really enjoyed. Not everyone gets the chance to experience how good it feels to make someone smile from the heart!
Memories....
Now, I would imagine that being nice is of the first kind, being nice to the elderly is both of the first and the second, you probably are an extention to God's mercy when you care for to the most in need of care, and care is a kind of mercy.
Good work.
While it's amazing of you all to give your time to them, it makes me wonder why these elders are being neglected in the first place.... where are their children and grandchildren??? jad shu 7aram!
الله يصبرهم على اللي همي فيه او يجعل خاتمتنا خير يا رب.
That is very nice of you...I know that giving to others is one of the most rewarding things in life : ) I work with " Life Makers" and if your group are interested we have a LOT of great projects in an organized way. Please send me and email if you are.
Maioush: some of them don't have any family left and some have children but who are living outside the country. One lady kept proudly saying "My sons come and visit me every 3 or 4 months". Poor lady, it broke my heart. Is it too much of a burden to take his mom and let her live with him? Allah y3een ilnas. And ameen to ur prayer.
Tamara: That would be great! Could u please give me ur email?
i didn't know your a part of it :)
hmm interested , seems u met my friends there too , i should be with them too, but was out Jordan :)