Clarence was so proud of his Christmas tree, he showed everyone, even the administrator. People that Clarence hadn't ever talked to on other halls were even talking about the tree and his enthusiasm over it.
Now because of his uncontrollable diabetes Clarence could not leave the nursing home except for doctor appointments and only if he was accompanied by licensed medical personnel. So when an activity of taking a drive to see the Christmas lights was offered, I casually mentioned it in our dinner conversation and his countenance abruptly changed. He said longingly, "I wish I could see the lights. It's been so long since I've seen any. I can hardly remember how beautiful they look. Oh, well! That's how my life goes."
As I wheeled down the hall to return to my room that night, there was a shadow of gloom hanging over my head and I started praying for a solution. By the time I entered my room God, as usual, was faithful and answered my prayer. He said, "Mer give him his own Christmas lights. That way he will have his own light show nightly."
The next Sunday my friend and I stopped to get Clarence a bunch of lights. When I got back from church I gathered together all the CNA's I could find to make this surprise possible.
It worked out perfect, because they had a scheduled shower they were giving him, so he would be out of his room just long enough for us to decorate. After he was safely out of sight we went to work stringing lights every which way, covering every wall. I turned them on and left, undiscovered.
As Clarence reached his door, noticing it ajar, complaints began to fly, until he saw a light and exclaimed, "What's going on?!" Then entering quickly he started jubilantly yelling, "Wow! Lights! My very own beautiful Christmas lights! Thank you God!"
Christmas joy crossed everyone's face that was in earshot...
Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands.
Deuteronomy 7:9
I am blessed
Merrym Dawn Mathis Bruce
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