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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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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. ☺
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
@Blondily I agree completely. She is absolutely wonderful and I'm so glad I was able to be there for her and get her through, but she really showed extreme resilience. She is so strong and that's probably why she is living so long. There are more lives for her to touch, she has so much to offer.

She showed me so much 🖤 and now I get to spoil her a bit more because her controlling husband wouldn't let her have any fun.
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!🌷