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7 selections of fresh vegetables
6 selections of
fresh fruits
7 varieties of
frozen meats
5 bags of
non-perishables
1 bag of paper
products and personal care items
Gifts from a Secret Pal
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When a senior has been with us for a long
time we can become very close to them. After so many years of service we
learn about their lives and their interests and we look forward to hearing
from them and learning how they are doing. It can be very difficult,
however, when we see the seniors in our program go through difficult times.
We share their sorrow and their pain, and hope as hard as we can that they
weather the storm. During these times, our resolve to continue to bring
support and comfort into their life only becomes stronger. One senior who
has been having difficulty lately is Annie, your adopted senior. Turning 91
this year, Annie has been in our program for an amazing 16 years now! We
have grown very fond of her, but she has several problems she has to deal
with on a daily basis. We’re so thankful to you for empowering us to better
serve our old friend Annie. It has been a whole year since we last updated
you on her so we wanted to share some new
information.
Annie was born in
Georgia, and sadly her father died when she was very young. Only child Annie
and her mother had to fend for themselves. When she was younger, Annie was
married, briefly, but the marriage ended quickly in divorce. She found out
later that her ex-husband died of blood poisoning shortly after their
divorce. While married, Annie had two daughters who are still a big part of
her life. Sadly, they can offer little financial support, despite Annie’s
great need.
Health problems continue
to plague Annie. As you know, she was in the hospital for a heart attack two
years ago. She also had to be hospitalized for a minor stroke. Her health
problems have caused her to lose a great deal of weight. She is now down to
114 lbs. Her daughter says that she is terrified of hospitals and the last
time she had to go she screamed in anguish the whole time she was there.
Annie has a tendency to
wander at night, which means she cannot be left alone. One of her daughter’s
nieces is nice enough to spend most of her nights with Annie, but doesn’t
know how much longer she will be able to do this. The family is afraid,
however, because they simply cannot afford to hire someone to stay with
Annie. On top of this, Annie is deathly afraid of being put into a nursing
home, and her daughters fear they wouldn’t be able to afford one which was
up to their standards. On an income of only $500 a month you can imagine how
limited Annie’s resources are.
When we hear about
Annie’s troubled situation our hearts go out to her and her family.
Fortunately, Annie will never have to worry about where her next meal will
come from. Her daughter says the food she receives is invaluable in helping
Annie stay as healthy as she can. She also loves receiving presents each
month from her Secret Pal. While it can be difficult for us to see Annie go
through difficult times, we never lose sight of our mission to bring solace
into her life. We are so happy to be able to join with you to comfort Annie
when she needs it most.
Things to Remember about Annie:
• Annie’s birthday is May 28, 1913
• Her monthly income is $500
• She is on a low salt diet
• She likes to play the keyboard
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