5.19.15 Our sweet seniors, Jack and Jill, love visiting senior humans and making their day a little brighter.   They understand what it feels like to be a senior and are able to provide that special touch of love to senior humans….it’s called Seniors For Seniors.  Some moments can not be captured with a photo.  One of those moments happened today with one of the residents.

When Jack and Jill walk through the halls of the senior living facility, sad and distant faces turn happy and connected, even if is just for a few moments.  Mr. M is one of the residents they visit.  He loves dogs and participated in one of the world’s foremost sled races with his team of dogs several times many years ago.  His thoughts and conversation usually revert to that time.  Mr. M’s room is often dark and he is usually sleeping.  Today Jack and Jill were so happy to see him awake with sunlight coming into his room.  Mr. M’s bed is lowered for safety reasons.  Jack and Jill were eager to nestle by his side.  He was happy to see them, too.  He stroked them gently and when he stopped Jack would look for his hand.  The stroking would resume.  When the stroking stopped the second time, Jack crawled up to Mr. M’s face and gave him a little kiss.  As he lay in bed, eyes closed with Jack and Jill by his side, Mr. M smiled.  No words were spoken, just a quiet moment of connection.