Two residents at Good Sam's have shared thirty plus years at this site that houses Senior Citizens that can't function as they once did.

"I hear you are going to live with your granddaughter?" I asked when she walked into the room.

"Yes, I'm so excited. Can't wait," the little lady with the walker said to me.

"I will miss you so much," the one in the wheelchair said.

I watched as they reached for each other. Trying to hug, they poked each other in the eye. Time had brought these two together as they served this same center and watched their mom's last days end here. Now, they were not the servers; but the ones being served. One had children and grandchildren, the other one childless. But the bond was solid.

The wheel chair patient was broken hearted her friend was leaving; but happy she could have a change of pace in her life. How lonely she would be was at the core of her heart. Trying to hide her feelings, she glanced her way with a smile.

The one standing was eager to go; but didn't want to be a burden to her granddaughter that had come forth to save her from this instituation. Her compassion whirled around the room knowing her friend would stay behind while she would be surrounded with love from this precious grandchild.

She turned to leave and tears left their trail. The one left behind reached for my hand, and said, "she's so lucky."

My heart broke; but the next day when the granddaughter came; the lady walked back into Good Sam's. She wanted to stay with her friend that did not have someone so dear.