Was depressed today

[wondrousgnat]

Every Monday a bunch of us go to a nursing home to pray the rosary with residents. Most of them are elderly and it was sad to see some of them with their spouses who are always there. Some have their children come to visit every day. So sad. Yet others get no visitors at all.
Then there are the others. Some are younger than me. A LOT YOUNGER. Half my age or less. Maybe even in their 20s. There is one lady there late 30s who took a bullet to her head while riding in her car. She cannot walk or speak clearly. She cannot speak to her kids and will never hold her grandchildren. Then one time I felt great sadness when I saw a lady in her 30s sitting down. THEN I saw her get up and get her son.
It really got to me today. And I only volunteer a couple hours a week. I think those people who work there deserve a lot of credit.

 

[Francie3]

Father bless those who visit the elderly people and accident-damaged persons to comfort them and pray with and for them. Please also bless the persons they visit.

Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
Forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive them that trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil. Amen

 

[Robert_Sock]

Father bless those who visit the elderly people and accident-damaged persons to comfort them and pray with and for them. Please also bless the persons they visit.

Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
Forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive them that trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil. Amen

 

[jreilly]

Every Monday a bunch of us go to a nursing home to pray the rosary with residents. Most of them are elderly and it was sad to see some of them with their spouses who are always there. Some have their children come to visit every day. So sad. Yet others get no visitors at all.
Then there are the others. Some are younger than me. A LOT YOUNGER. Half my age or less. Maybe even in their 20s. There is one lady there late 30s who took a bullet to her head while riding in her car. She cannot walk or speak clearly. She cannot speak to her kids and will never hold her grandchildren. Then one time I felt great sadness when I saw a lady in her 30s sitting down. THEN I saw her get up and get her son.
It really got to me today. And I only volunteer a couple hours a week. I think those people who work there deserve a lot of credit.

Wondrousgnat,

Thank you for visiting the men and women, the hours that you spend with the residents makes a big difference in their lives. By reaching out to them you are showing them that they matter and are loved.

I’m sorry that today’s visit was difficult for you. You are certainly bringing the love of Jesus. Thank you!

Sending prayers for continued strength and grace for you and those whom you visit.

 

[Reuben_J]

Every Monday a bunch of us go to a nursing home to pray the rosary with residents. Most of them are elderly and it was sad to see some of them with their spouses who are always there. Some have their children come to visit every day. So sad. Yet others get no visitors at all.
Then there are the others. Some are younger than me. A LOT YOUNGER. Half my age or less. Maybe even in their 20s. There is one lady there late 30s who took a bullet to her head while riding in her car. She cannot walk or speak clearly. She cannot speak to her kids and will never hold her grandchildren. Then one time I felt great sadness when I saw a lady in her 30s sitting down. THEN I saw her get up and get her son.
It really got to me today. And I only volunteer a couple hours a week. I think those people who work there deserve a lot of credit.

I think you have a gift of compassion. Build on that and allows it to lead you where you would feel most at peace. Visiting the sick and the destitute was particularly mentioned by Jesus (Mt 25), that when we do that we would do it for him. And then he would separate us from the goats, for those who do to the least of his brethren are considered righteous and be given eternal life.