Now that we are settling into the school year, we are bringing a little more activity into life. Our children used to sing regularly for the senior centers, rest homes and adults homes, but that came to a halt. I'd play piano while the children sang, then it became too hard to manage toddlers so I took up the guitar and accompanied them that way. Well, this year I threw in the towel and they went a cappella! I just can not play an instrument, direct children, hold a baby and control a toddler and guess what? It is working out very well. It is encouraging the children to learn harmony because 5 children singing a cappella is really only nice for the first two songs. ;)
The elderly at rest homes rarely see children and they eat them up. Everyone comes home with pinched cheeks and elevated egos. Many of the people came from big families and they love to reminisce about their brothers, sisters and home life. It brings joy to them. Jess and Jacob may play a piano recital song. We sing hymns, oldies and recite Psalms. There are always people trying their best to sing along in their frail voices. Most of the people there say they never hear hymns anymore and they treasure hearing them sung. It is just wonderful all the way around for both them and us! We've learned who has the best cookies or chocolate milk. The children have learned to feel comfortable being around and conversing with people of all colors, shapes and sizes, speech impediments and disabilities. That is worth gold!!
The rest homes and adult homes are lacking entertainment for the folks who live there. I encourage anyone to go. Anything you can fill 20 minutes with...give it a try. Have a show and tell, sing, recite, show off a project, play an instrument. Most of all, do it in the name of Christ.
Pictures coming when Blogger cooperates.
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