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One of our talented residents wrote a heart-warming story she wants to share with you.


 

A Valentine's Day Gift
By
Samantha Tankersley

 

Once, in an old cottage, lived an elderly man named Griffin and an elderly lady named Gale.  They loved living in the cottage with their granddaughter, Nichole.

 

Nichole is eighteen years old. She loves her grandparents. Today is Valentine's Day; for them, they have a tea party and goodies. They also get gifts for each other.

 

One Valentine's Day, Nichole did not know what to get for grandpa and grandma. So, she went to the nearby farmer's markets to shop for a gift. 

As she was shopping, she noticed a homeless lady attempting to buy a Valentine's gift for her grandson who was in a wheelchair. They seemed to be having trouble purchasing the item, so Nichole approached them.

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"Hello," she said kindly, "Is there anything I can do to help?"

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"We're just trying to buy these roses. They're for my grandson. He has cancer. He's only got one more week to live," the homeless lady sniffs.

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"I'll help pay for it," Nichole smiles.

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"Thanks," the lady said, smiling a smile that stretched across her face. "You know, not many people are kind like you," the lady says.

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"What do you mean,' Nichole asks, confused. 

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"Many people ignore Jesus' calling and miss many opportunities like this, not many realize what it could mean to help someone as simple as us,'' the lady frowned. 

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"I will be praying for you guys, especially your grandson," Nichole says. Nichole helped pay for the roses the lady wanted and left; not only with her gifts for her grandparents but with a joyful heart.

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Two years had passed since then. Nichole was now living on her own. She was married to a  man named Jean. One day she crossed paths with the homeless lady again, a big smile on her face. A man was with her.

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"Hello," said Nichole. "How are you?"

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"Nichole?" the lady said.

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"It's me." She hugs Nichole.

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"Thank you! My grandson is with me. He can walk now that he doesn't have cancer anymore."

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"Wow." Nichole stared in astonishment. "Jesus does miracles."

The End

the group home 
is Hiring!

Residential Aide/Registered Med Aide

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SEARCH, a non-profit group home for high-functioning,

intellectually-challenged adults, desires a TEAM player to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents. This is a part-time position (up to 32 hours per week) that requires a flexible schedule and the ability to
work evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

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- High School Diploma/GED

- Virginia Registered Medication

   Aide 

- DCA or CNA 

- CPR/FA Certified

- Valid Virginia Driver’s License w/good

   record

- Clean Criminal Background Check 

- Ability to drive a 15-passenger van

- Ability to cook nutritious meals 

Qualifications
if you are interested

Please send your resume to:

SEARCH

P.O. Box 1147 

Mount Jackson, VA 22842.

Ho Ho Ho: Scott, Harlan, Steven, Amos, Carrie, Amanda, Heather and Samantha pose for a group photo with Santa in matching shirts.

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