From: CAROLYN MEDINA

Andolyn and I thank each of you for your support and assistance on Saturday, it was truly a blessing.  The residents were so elated to have the young ladies there.  I think their favorite performance of the day was when everyone sang "God Bless America" they were all singing and there was one that was crying as she sang.

The stuffed animals were really a hit, thanks again Jackie and Aeja (Miss Youth Matter Inc).  We had extra stuffed animals so we visited the Village Home for the first time, this is a different section of Sentara Nursing Center, and the residents there were so thankful as well.  They really took a liking to the animals.  There was this one resident who really entertained us by dancing with her dancing bear.  She had a huge smile as she held the dancing bear, imitating his every move.  I think she's ready for Dancing With The Stars:) I wish I could have taped her she was very happy! Then we had a gentleman who just smiled as he watched his dancing bear. Thanks Patricia for pushing the buttom for him, hopefully he can work it on his own now:)

We passed out carnations as well and when one of the young ladies presented this other gentleman with a carnation, he immediately got up and asked the Asst Activity Director for water to put it in.

We learned on Saturday that the residents at the Village Home don't usually have visitors so we will include them by rotating between the residents at the Center, bldg 776 and the Village. 

It is for these reasons that we all do what we do, we are blessed!

Carolyn and Andolyn