My Residents

Working in Social Services at a nursing home is not for the weak. I try to get around to see all my residents at least once a week, and I haven't seen one resident in about 2 weeks, and her health has declined drastically. She's been in our facility since November, and she's now under hospice care. She was this talkative, outgoing, lovely person, and to walk in and see her nonverbal yesterday just broke my heart. She remembered me, though, because she grabbed my hand, and I immediately started praying with her, and she started crying, and so did I. I went and got our Chaplin so he could give her some words of encouragement. When we got done, I told her I loved her, and as we were walking out, she said, "Thank you." The Chaplain and I turned around so quickly. She hasn't said much since, but we were happy for that miracle! I try not to get attached but it's easier said than done. I love them all. ❤️