Tuesday, 10 January 2017

Unforgettable People

A long time ago when I was working at Pembina Lodge in Westlock, a resident, named Clara, asked me if I liked grapefruit. 
"One of my favorite things! Especially the Ruby Red! "
She then gave me this little grapefruit spoon and said, "Every time you eat a grapefruit, think of me.


It brings tears to my eyes just to write this because it is true.  I think of little Clara so often.  She was one of those sweet four-foot-nothing ladies with a big heart & such a good sense of humor.  We had quite a good time when I entered her room to assist her.

Thank you Clara for so many lovely moments . . . and for the grapefruit spoon.  I'll never forget you!

(And you know, we weren't even supposed to accept gifts from the residents . . .  so go ahead, track me down.  Try and get that spoon!  Clara would be laughing from Heaven and I'd be laughing right along with her!)