Today was our 2nd mission Monday. The weather looked like it wasn't going to cooperate with doing outside work so I went to plan b. On days that we have outside work planned and it rains, we are going to a nearby assisted living place. I had never been there before but a man from our church works there and several groups went there during our 30 hour famine.
So, today we went and played games with the residents. We spent the majority of the time playing bingo-which is obviously their favorite. The youth and I sat in between the residents and made sure they heard the numbers and marked them. I sat next to the only man there and had a great time joking with him as numbers were called and he would mutter about not having a good card. We played 10 normal games and 1 full card bingo. Everyone won at least 1 game. After that, we set out to play uno. The residents said they were tired and all but 1 left to their rooms. So, we decided we would still play. We had a lovely time talking to the woman and I am sure she enjoyed the individual attention she got. It didn't seem she got a lot of family visitors. After awhile, a couple girls were asked to make cookies.
The afternoon was fun, relaxing, and a meaningful experience. It was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon!
So, where was God today? He gave us rain to get us to plan b. And I saw Him in my youth as they listened, helped, and encouraged others, the hands and feet of God.
Blessings,
Jennifer
So, today we went and played games with the residents. We spent the majority of the time playing bingo-which is obviously their favorite. The youth and I sat in between the residents and made sure they heard the numbers and marked them. I sat next to the only man there and had a great time joking with him as numbers were called and he would mutter about not having a good card. We played 10 normal games and 1 full card bingo. Everyone won at least 1 game. After that, we set out to play uno. The residents said they were tired and all but 1 left to their rooms. So, we decided we would still play. We had a lovely time talking to the woman and I am sure she enjoyed the individual attention she got. It didn't seem she got a lot of family visitors. After awhile, a couple girls were asked to make cookies.
The afternoon was fun, relaxing, and a meaningful experience. It was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon!
So, where was God today? He gave us rain to get us to plan b. And I saw Him in my youth as they listened, helped, and encouraged others, the hands and feet of God.
Blessings,
Jennifer
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