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Capri with her drawing of her self portrait and friend Esteban |
By Moira Grainger
Inevitably, the toll of spending week after week in close quarters during the COVID-19 quarantine has tested event the best of us. Despite these challenging times, local families have found inspirational ways to touch the lives of others in uniquely special ways. And sometimes, the most profound gifts of caring come from the hearts of kids. Here is a great example shared by local mom Kelly Klocke Larbes.
"My daughter Capri and I often take walks near the Madeira Village Nursing Home on Kenwood Road and occasionally stop in for visits. Over time, she has developed a beautiful friendship with an elderly resident named Esteban. Recently, when the nursing home could no longer accept visitors, we were able to visit Esteban outside his window, and this is where our project began.
Capri, who is five, and I decided to create over 90 drawings, one for each resident of the nursing home. Our hope was that these drawings brought a little moment of joy while we couldn't visit inside. We're sharing our story in hope that other families will also reach out to a Nursing Home near them with letters, cards, drawings or phone calls.
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Capri Larbes with her treasure trove of heart-felt messages |
I realized it's more helpful for me to choose acceptance and impact what is in my control. I suggested to Capri we make a drawing for our friend Esteban. It was Capri's idea to draw a picture for everyone -- as Capri said, "for Esteban and all his friends."
We got to work. Capri created over 50 unique drawings, and I contributed lots of flowers and hearts to ensure we had one for everyone when we delivered them that Monday.
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Art from the heart |
Concluded Kelly, "Please consider sending drawings or letters to the elderly or disabled in nursing homes during this time. The letters can be mailed or dropped off if you pass a group home while out on a walk. For example, at Madeira Village Nursing Home you can leave letters outside the main door (c/o Felicia, Activities Coordinator). Then, call the front desk and the receptionist will come out to get them. Other nearby facilities include the Madeira Health Care Center on Camargo Road.
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Letters and notes for every nursing home resident, filled with caring! |
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