I have to admit, this was not my original idea. I got the idea from Nicole's Blog, my niece by marriage. However, I actually decided to act on it. Thursday I made some brownies, 2 batches, and cut one batch into heart shaped brownies. I got some cute little bags, some hershey's kisses, M&M's, and ribbon. And I made some little gift tags that had the verse from I John 4:19 inside, We love because He first loved us. The other batch of brownies I made for the nurses I used to work with. So now I was ready to go.
I had a wonderful day; the sun was shining, there was no wind, and it felt like spring--high 30's. I delivered my little bags to 3 widow ladies, another elderly single lady, our visitation pastor (his wife died in an accident years ago and he raised his boys; he still suffers pain from the accident), and also to our 2 secretaries at the church.
I visited with each of these ladies for a little while. One of them is 99 years old, living in a retirement center about 20 miles from my home. She is also actually related to me on my mother's side. She was so excited to see me!
I couldn't deliver the pastor's gift in person, as he was making hospital calls. The church secretary said he would be coming by the church and she would see that he got it.
I took a pan of brownies to the nurses where I used to work. They are always excited to get food!--and it was fun seeing them again. I'm enjoying retirement but I do miss some of the ladies I worked with.
I had one last bag to deliver: I took it to a teen-ager who I am mentoring through a program at church called the Titus Project. She was home from school, on their farm, and was out taking care of their elpaca's (sp?). She's sort of quiet, and seemed very pleased that I would come by to bring her a card and a little gift.
After my day of visiting, I met my hubby at the Harlan Cafe for supper. I think that I was probably blessed more than any of the people who received the gifts, though they all seemed pleased that someone would remember them. I had been fighting a winter cold for 3 days, and I think it even helped my feel better physically. Thank you, Nicole, for a great idea!
