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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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The stereotype that most of us have about senior citizens is that they are
lethargic and tired all the time, disallowing them to do anything with their
day. While there certainly are seniors who fit this description, a quick
look at the needy seniors in our Senior Citizen Project will show you just
how untrue that assumption can be! Many seniors, even those with limited incomes, try to
remain as active as they were when they were young, well into their winter
years. Take our senior Maude, who is 76
years old. She is still very active and engaged with life. She has many
hardships she must face, but keeping a positive attitude helps her get
through her days.
Maude has
several health problems. She uses an inhaler
four times a day to battle her emphysema, and her lower back is
often racked with pain. Despite this,
Maude is not the type to curl up
into a ball and feel sorry for herself. She
is one of the most active seniors in our Senior Citizen Project, going on
daily walks, volunteering with a local community center, and driving other
needy seniors who are unable to drive themselves places they need to go. She
also cooks herself breakfast and dinner every day, and is part of a Bible
study group which meets regularly. This is not exactly surprising given that
in her youth Maude tells us that she was quite the ballroom dancer! Even
though she is unable to keep the pace of life at what she would like now
that she is getting older, she told us that she was able to dance a bit at a
Mexican festival put on by volunteers at the community center she volunteers
for. She said she had a wonderful time! We are always overjoyed to hear good
news like this from Maude because we know the difficult circumstances she
lives with. Receiving only $789 a month from Social Security, over $200 of
which goes immediately to her subsidized rent and utilities, it is easy to
understand how Maude has trouble making ends meet. She relies on her car to
get around, but with gas prices creeping higher
and higher all the time, her wallet has been feeling
quite
the pinch!
For this reason, we are truly
glad to be able to provide for Maude. A woman who enjoys the simple
pleasures of life (she says one of her favorite memories is seeing the
Northern Lights!), Maude truly appreciates all she receives from HSP. A
financial burden is lifted when she receives fresh fruits and vegetables,
frozen meats, non-perishables, personal care items, and gifts for around the
house each month, delivered right to her door by friendly volunteers.
Maude is the type of person who maintains a positive attitude and a giving
spirit despite even her own difficulties. We are happy to join with you to
pass the compassion she shows to others on to her!
Things to Remember about Maude:
• Maude’s birthday is January 13, 1932.
• She likes Christian, big band, and country music.
• She attends Bible study groups.
• Maude’s favorite dessert is chocolate cake with Hershey’s frosting.
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