Nor’easter didn’t put a damper on CrosStone Outreach!
November 13, 2009 · Print This Article
Our church family should be very proud of our CrosStone students. In the midst of a dreary, rainy afternoon, fifteen smiling, cheerful CrosStoners arrived at Chesapeake Commons ready to serve the elderly residents. They assisted residents in filling out “What I am thankful for” leaves to decorate a Tree of Thanksgiving, which we made as a reminder to these seniors that they do indeed have much for which to be thankful. Many acted as waiters, serving food to those who attended the dinner, as well as delivering meals directly to the apartments of residents who were physically unable to attend. Others prepared and served beverages, and at the end of the event, the kids helped with the cleanup.
I was priviledged to stand back at times, just watching the interaction of our youth with these seniors. They were polite, respectful and in general brought great joy to these residents, many of whom do not have much occasion to spend time with young people. I watched as our youth talked and laughed with residents, helped them with walkers and wheelchairs and took care of anything else that they saw was needed. Over and over, I was called aside by residents expressing their gratitude and pleasure at having our young people come out to assist them with their Veteran’s Day/Thanksgiving dinner. This morning, I was called by the manager of Chesapeake Commons requesting copies of pictures that I took so that they could be published in their monthly newsletter.
What can I say, other than, “Well done, CrosStone students, well done!”
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