Blog Overview Entry 1

My choice to work at Harmony Hall was a little biased. For one My Great Grandmother who is 90 years old lives there, so getting to see her whenever I went was a plus. Also I have been working there for a few years now so I was familiar with the staff and most of the residents. The amount of happiness the residents get every time I show up to play mexican train dominoes or to help run a party, never ceases to amaze me. Even just going for an hour makes peoples day, and being the person to instill that feeling is a very humbling experience. The residents there have experienced so much, world wars, nuclear bombs, depressions, the death of family members, almost everything one can think of up to the early 1900's. And yet, the simple act of showing up to give them my time is always a joyous experience whether it is with my Great Grandmother or any of the resident's that live there that treat me like their own
Grandson. Not only has it been a learning experience for me, but it has been a very spiritual experience as well. Whenever I have any problems whatsoever I know there is a place to go where I can talk to multiple people who have gone through the same experience before. Whether it is the passing of a loved one, or worries about college there is always a nurturing environment for me to not only give but to receive.