On Friday, I had the opportunity to celebrate the birthday of one of the kindest, strongest women I know.
I first met Dimple with Mr. Brooks. Mr. Brook’s wife, Aunt Edith, died this past January after a struggle with pneumonia. She was just 3 months short of turning 100 years old. Mr. Brooks is now 87 years old, and has lost some of his mental capacity since the death of his beloved wife. This of course, is not uncommon when an elder loses a mate that they have been with most of their life. This sweet man now lives alone in their house at Mt. Pleasant with his dog Toby and his new kitty. Dimple is Aunt Edith’s niece and watches out for Mr. Brooks. She lives a good walk away from Mr. Brooks, with her 5 children and husband, Harry. Mr. Brooks walks the distance to Dimple’s house each Thursday for dinner and the enjoyment of their company. Meanwhile, throughout the week, I noticed that Dimple stops by to visit, cook for him, or run an errand. It makes me so glad to know that there is someone there to help Mr. Brooks with anything he needs.
During this short time I have known Dimple, she has shown me unselfish kindness and the value of a faithful, strong woman. She has a lot on her plate, with feeding her children and taking care of her family and Mr. Brooks. She has been sick for the last couple weeks, but yet doesn’t complain a bit. She is one of the most loving mothers I have met and always tries to make me feel welcome in her home. She has little to give, yet gives so much. I love women like this. They are truly my role models and I aspire to have that much love all the time.
For her birthday, Charity (fellow volunteer in MF) and I baked a cake, made a card, and framed a picture of her with her husband and youngest daughter, Akeelah. She made us fried chicken, fries, and fried bananas for dinner, and we just sat around and talked for a long time. It’s making things like birthday celebrations happen in our missions that can really make a difference in someone’s life. Especially when someone may not have much excitement and works hard to survive at the poverty level.
I first met Dimple with Mr. Brooks. Mr. Brook’s wife, Aunt Edith, died this past January after a struggle with pneumonia. She was just 3 months short of turning 100 years old. Mr. Brooks is now 87 years old, and has lost some of his mental capacity since the death of his beloved wife. This of course, is not uncommon when an elder loses a mate that they have been with most of their life. This sweet man now lives alone in their house at Mt. Pleasant with his dog Toby and his new kitty. Dimple is Aunt Edith’s niece and watches out for Mr. Brooks. She lives a good walk away from Mr. Brooks, with her 5 children and husband, Harry. Mr. Brooks walks the distance to Dimple’s house each Thursday for dinner and the enjoyment of their company. Meanwhile, throughout the week, I noticed that Dimple stops by to visit, cook for him, or run an errand. It makes me so glad to know that there is someone there to help Mr. Brooks with anything he needs.
During this short time I have known Dimple, she has shown me unselfish kindness and the value of a faithful, strong woman. She has a lot on her plate, with feeding her children and taking care of her family and Mr. Brooks. She has been sick for the last couple weeks, but yet doesn’t complain a bit. She is one of the most loving mothers I have met and always tries to make me feel welcome in her home. She has little to give, yet gives so much. I love women like this. They are truly my role models and I aspire to have that much love all the time.
For her birthday, Charity (fellow volunteer in MF) and I baked a cake, made a card, and framed a picture of her with her husband and youngest daughter, Akeelah. She made us fried chicken, fries, and fried bananas for dinner, and we just sat around and talked for a long time. It’s making things like birthday celebrations happen in our missions that can really make a difference in someone’s life. Especially when someone may not have much excitement and works hard to survive at the poverty level.
It was a joy to have this celebration with this incredible woman.
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