Sharing Through Music and Testimony
Tuesday, we went to an assisted care facility here in town and sang! It was such a thrill to see the joy on the elderly people’s faces as they listened eagerly to what was being shared and sang. We also enjoyed seeing two of the residents that had been at the nursing home where we have church who are now living at the assisted care facility.
It was a cozy room 
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Singing....
A sweet couple in the back, listening to the music.
Talking afterward
I got the privilege of talking to a 101 year old lady. She had such a sweet personality as she told me about her experiences when she grew up in Alaska by the Yukon. Her father was in the military, so they lived in the fort, and she also told me how the military men tamed a bear. She said that the bear especially liked candy! I cannot imagine how different society was 100 years ago than it is now. It is always a privilege getting a glimpse of what life was like back then, and ministering to the older saints.
Delighting in Jesus,
Anna
“The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow…” (Psalms 146:9)
April 23rd, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Hi Maxwell’s! Wow! What a blessing! I am sure they all enjoyed hearing you all sing! =:D Anna, neat! 101 years old and she grew up in the Alaskan Yukon! Amazing! It is such a joy to be able to reach out to the elderly. My family loves to go to nursing homes and chat with everyone. We have such a pleasant time!
Blessings to you all!
~Miss Rachel~
April 23rd, 2009 at 11:48 pm
Anna, it is a delight to see you doing the family blog lately. it has beeb a pleasure to read as you capture the precious ministry of your family in word and pictures.
blessings.
April 24th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
I think it so great that you guys take the time to do what you do.
Its easy to tell from the pictures that you really enjoy it.
May God continue to bless your family.
April 27th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
Hello Maxwell Family. Thank you for the Chicken & Rice Casserole recipe. My family really enjoyed it. I hope you are all settled into your new home, what a blessing for your family.
April 27th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
What a wonderful family activity! I especially enjoyed this post, as I have always had a heart for the elderly. When I was in my early twenties (many years ago!) I enjoyed visiting a nursing home (in the Atlanta area) on a regular basis. I would just sit and visit with the residents, and sometimes play the piano for them. I felt as if they were ministering to me! ~Then before my precious Mom passed away she was in a nursing home, and she and the other residents loved for visitors to come (especially children). I think we can learn so much from the older saints (how wonderful Anna was able to visit with the 101-year-old lady!!!). ~ May the Lord bless you all as you are a blessing to others ~ Patti M.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:24 am
Thanks for sharing, we have just recently started to sing at the nursing home twice a month and the elderly people have really enjoyed it. It has been a great way to reach out to them and for our children too.
Thanks for sharing, Anna.
May 12th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Hi. I hope you all are doing well. I have a question:
Could y’all possibly post a video of y’all singing/playing??? I have never gotten the privilage of hearing you all…It would be very nice!
I understand if you can’t though.
Many Blessings In Christ,
~Sarah Grace
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We haven’t recorded a video of sufficient quality yet. Sorry.
SM
May 25th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Okay, that’s fine. I was just checking. That would be so nice to hear y’all! Have a blessed day in Christ,
~Sarah Grace