Month: May 2023

In May, I had the chance to speak to a kind woman named Marjory. Although I had never met her before, being able to fill out a storybook with her was truly an unforgettable experience. It didn’t matter that we didn’t know each other prior. Talking with her felt very natural.

Throughout the session, Marjory described to me that as a child she often bought candy from a particular candy store during church. In fact, she was at the counter purchasing her favorite Almond Joy when the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor occurred on her island of Oahu.

Despite the situation being very serious, we shared a few laughs as we strolled down memory lane together. After the session, we had to say goodbye by enjoying watermelon together.

It was a “sweet” memory for the both of us. I’m looking forward to continuing to complete the book with Majorey.

As a child, most people look forward to growing up. They count the days until they can graduate college, until they can get a job, until they can find the love of their life. They just can’t wait to be older.

But often, younger people spend so much time trying to grow up that they miss out on just enjoying being a kid.

When volunteer Grant interviewed senior Melvin, Melvin stated that he mostly enjoyed looking back upon “his childhood favorites.” While growing up is a wonderful experience, it’s always important to appreciate your childhood.