A summer treat

'When you are on your own most of the time and unable to venture outside, a smile with a warm word of blessing is a real encouragement...'

Many of ElderLink's staff and volunteers take holidays during August, so we offered 'summer drops', a change from our usual home visiting format. We dropped in to all our Visiting Scheme members with a package of a postcard, activity pack and cheescake dessert, a bit of a treat and something to lift their spirits. Their faces and comments showed us these were much appreciated and enjoyed. When you are on your own most of the time and unable to venture outside, somebody bringing a tasty treat, something interesting to look at, and a smile with a warm word of blessing, is a real encouragement. We hope the Bible verse postcard leaves a lasting impression of the love of Christ.

Andrea Bulteel, ElderLink Support Worker