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Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004
I don't have any good suggestions but wanted to take the moment and thank you. What you're doing is awesome and is going to leave a lasting impression.
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Thanks man. Been doing it for almost four months now. Its tough seeing some of the folks in there. Few of them are totally catatonic. Its even sadder to see the significant others show up and they don't even know how they are.
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Originally Posted by Jersey Ed
If this gentleman is capable, could he help in the homes outdoor gardens? [If they have them] Perhaps if we knew more about this person we could offer better advice. This is a wonderful and very thoughtful thing you are doing for him.
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He can walk, slowly. He's always in a wheelchair though. Not the best balance. Doesn't have much family though. It has to be tough because his roommate has a room full of drawings and pictures. I mean, its loaded. The guy I'm with has his Navy discharge papers framed. That's it. I can tell the highlight of his week is me walking in. I tried to spend time with four other guys, but three don't want to have anything to do with me. One had a serious head injury so its touch and go when I see him. Sometimes he can be aggressive, other times he's wonderful.
I figure a small plant he can tend to and putting a bird house outside would give him something to enjoy.
Volunteering there has definitely given me a new perspective. Its a terrific feeling and its only an hour a week. Something I think everyone should do at some point in their lives. I literally walk him outside and sit on a park bench. Sometimes we barely say anything. Other times we can't stop laughing. Its so simple.
