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A beautiful example of resilience and another generations values 🖤

I'm lucky enough that I still get to work with my one senior. She is 99 years old and just moved into assisted living. The family has asked me to stay on and help her/be with her because she really likes me.

Her first day in assisted living she was freaked out. She didn't believe she belonged there because a lot of other seniors are much worse off than her. She is struggling a bit but for 99 she's incredible. She was a nurse for 40+ years and without me saying anything she found her way to the conclusion that she could help people.

She goes to each person, the seniors and the staff and greets, checks in and says something sweet. She helps other seniors and speaks to everyone like a friend.

Even in her limited capacity, mind and body, she found it in her heart and soul to choose kindness and giving.

She inspires me and I'm so thankful I spoke up and got her away from her abusive husband. She still misses him, but she is blossoming. She is beautiful and I feel immensely fortunate to be a part of her life.
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robingoodfellow · M Best Comment
Every now and then meeting someone inspiring like that is medicine for the soul. Has healing power.
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
@robingoodfellow Absolutely 🖤 I will never be the same and I have learned and continue to learn so much from her. We are kinda kindred spirits now. And I'll just say it, it feels like if I had family, she would be my family.

Livingwell · 61-69, M
I'm glad it all worked out. You were pretty tough on yourself. But your instincts were right and your placed her in a position to thrive. Pls think before you second guess doing a good thing. The result isn't always immediately clear. But you were part of the solution here. Hugs!
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
@Livingwell I am hard on myself because I made some life altering choices for others and there was a lot of factors to it that made it a difficult transition. It's perfectly okay for me to care and worry and then feel fortunate that when it unfolded it worked out. It's still not without it's challenges. She fell the other day, she's not in her house so there's adjusting.

If I'm not hard on myself I chance screwing up and I don't have the security most have to make a few mistakes here and there.

Anyway, I'm glad that it's working out for her. And so glad to be a part of her life.
SageWanderer · 70-79, M
I’m glad to hear you’re still connected to her and she seems to be thriving. If nothing else I hope you feel validated that you made the right decision getting her out of the situation she was in before.
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
@SageWanderer I'm so happy for her and every life she touches. She certainly touched mine and I'm so glad to still be part of her life. I think we are both very happy to have each other as sorta family now. She understands I wanted to protect her.
Blondily · F
Being kind is the way to live in this world. What a lovely woman she is and what a wonderfully caring woman you are too. ☺
Blondily · F
Bless you@ScreamingFox
She endured her hub which made her stronger. You both have alot in common. You two found each other which is healing for you both. I used to work in a nursing home and was attached to a patient. She was fiesty and wonderful to talk to. Ill never forget her.
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
@Blondily they become family 🖤
Blondily · F
@ScreamingFox yes they do!🌷
You're a wonderful person, Foxy. 🤗
@AMC55USA Thank you!
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
@SinlessOnslaught I'm trying 🖤
@ScreamingFox You are a wonderful person 🖤
HumanEarth · F
Screaming Fox you, Tubbleweed and the rare few in this world perform a spontaneous act of kindness without seeking recognition, trusting that someday, someone will return the favor in ways you may never expect.

My love my dear friend
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
@HumanEarth it's a ripple effect I think and it gives peace when it's needed and unexpected.

Thank you. I'm happy I am able to do something good for others with my life. It feels right inside.
caccoon · 36-40
And you are amazing for making the tough decision to make the call.

You changed her life 💙💙💙
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
@caccoon I tried to do the right thing and it was scary to do it for someone else. But I'm so glad it worked out.

I guess it proves it's never too late to change 🖤 if she can get out of a toxic relationship at 99 and find her way again, that sends a strong message. And to be willing to put her energy into helping others after all she went through, I just had to share such good news because it's really given me some new life also 🖤
ineedadrink · 56-60, M
This is so awesome. This was the woman you were afraid was going to hate you some time back?
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
@ineedadrink Yes. I intervened in her life and her marriage. I didn't know how it would play out but I think she realizes I was trying to protect her. And him too because he was struggling and needed to go his own way.

So all good now. Really inspiring.
That’s so beautiful, seeing someone unfolding after being around someone who isn’t good for them.
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
@deathfairy At 99! And she bounced back ready to help others. I feel inspired and I'll never be too afraid to get out of a relationship again 🖤
Notsimilarreally · 31-35, F
This is amazing!!! 😻
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
@Notsimilarreally she is amazing. Let us women be inspired that it's never too late to get rid of a no good man lol
Nevertooold · 56-60, M
God bless you!!!
Virgo79 · 61-69, M
We could all learn something here🙂
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
@Virgo79 I agree. And it's beautiful to see another generations values that stood the test of time. I will certainly carry that with me.
Virgo79 · 61-69, M
@ScreamingFox do that🙂

 
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