A Word from God’s Waiting Room

As in most communities, there are interesting people–people who make an impression on others.  We have interesting people in God’s Waiting Room.  Let me tell you about Margaret.

The first time we met, I was in the Laundry Room doing the weekly task.  Margaret and her son came in with a basket of clothes (just clothes, no soap–one is expected to provide that commodity).  As I had both washing machines operating, I explained the Sign-up procedures. As she had just moved here, I surmised that no one had included this in her orientation.  She then asked her son when she could do her laundry.  He then explained what she needed to do and entered her apartment number on the sign-up sheet.  Margaret smiled and asked her son when she could wash her clothes!    A week later, Margaret and a resident-friend (helper) came to wash just as I was finishing and about ready to leave.  I overheard Margaret ask if she could put her clothes in the same machine as her friend’s.  The friend told Margaret she would show her how to use the machines (the directions are clearly posted on each machine).  On Monday, I heard Margaret say her son would be bringing her laundry to her later that day.

Margaret always has a smile on her face.  Every Monday afternoon, she comes to The Scoop with her dollar bill folded many times for her Butter Pecan fix.  A week ago, she came for her treat and wanted to know if she had left her cane there.  That same afternoon, the Housekeeper and the Director of Activities came in to inquire about Margaret and her cane.  Of course, I could identify with that.  Virginia and I have, on several occasions, looked in every nook and cranny of this three room apartment for her cane.  Oh, by the way, someone found Margaret’s cane in one of our lounges and returned it to her. 

Last Wednesday, a pianist came to perform for us.  Margaret sat on the front row and with a smile that would light up the room.  As one might expect, the pianist played tunes mostly from the 40’s and 50’s.  When he played In the Mood, Night Train and Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy from Company B, Margaret was smiling, clapping, her feet was keeping time with the music and I thought to myself, she’s going to grab her cane, get up out of her chair and start dancing. any minute. 

Yes, we have interesting people here in God’s Waiting Room.  To some, I might be one of them but then, you’ll probably not have an opportunity to know what they might think.  We’d love to hear from you–especially those who lurk but don’t comment.    Our love to you.   In HIM.  L & V