Adam thought of dropping by an old folks' home for Easter. Just us and kids, home-made peach jam, a song or two, Easter cards with kids writings inside, some balloons... It wasn't meant to be anything big. Simple, sincere and with lots of hugs and smiles. Well, that's all what was needed there, really.
We arranged the visit, the staff was informed and waiting. We came right on time, as the old ladies and gentlemen were about to start their afternoon snack. They had a slice of bread and milk. So, peach jam came in handy!
Kids sang a song. Poor Olenka was so shy she mixed up the words and just froze there with horror in her eyes, not knowing what to do next. I mimicked to her, "It's ok! Keep on singing! It's fine!' At the end of the song, she finally managed to smile again and get over stage fright.
As Adam was twisting balloons and kids were delivering them one by one to the older people, Hannah and I took time to listen to them, hug them, share a little bit of love. Each person - a whole life story. I felt so intimidated that it wasn't much, but I heard back, "No, please! It's all about emotions. I loved it, it moved me. I am so lonely here, and having a hug and someone to pay personal attention to me was so special'.
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