Chasters' Voice of Love Project

We live in a world where everything and everyone is interconnected. By love. What we do, or what we do not do, affects all things and all beings. And if we know that we can make a difference, however small that difference is, shouldn't we do it? Especially if making that difference only entails a small portion of our resources?

The Chasters believe in making a difference. And so this month, we have decided to pool in our resources in order to bring a smile to those who have come before us, to those whose only companions are their memories - some of them no longer even have the luxury of remembering - our elderly.

For most of us younger Chasters, we fear the thought of being old and lonely. Some of us do not even entertain the thought. But for the hundreds of people residing at Golden Acres Home for the Aged, being old and lonely is their reality.

It is not uncommon for them to go for an entire month without speaking to family - or to anyone for that matter. On the other hand, we are able to interact with our loved ones on a daily basis that we sometimes take it for granted. We have been blessed to listen to the voice that unites us. The only voice they hear is their own.

I have learned that there is no substitute for human warmth. Something as simple as listening to an older person's fond memories or just by sitting with them for a moment can have a lasting effect. We hope that this project will ensure that our elderly will no longer feel abandoned by society.

We are appealing to all the Chasters out there to join us in our "Chasters' Voice of Love" project on 31 July 2011 at Golden Acres Home for the Aged. Your support is greatly appreciated.

For details on how you can help, please contact:

ab.bonita - eybhiebonita@gmail.com

beda026 - beda026@gmail.com

kenji - kenji_jetrhow@yahoo.com

Written by Erlyn Alinea (chaster username: Urdujalinea)

Source:  http://urdujalinea.blogspot.com