Loverly Afternoon

[littleowl]

My wife and I were invited to show some of my pictures to a learning problems group.
The group were ushered in some in wheel chairs. We were advised that there attention span was very limited and not to be surprised if one walked out and another would probably go to sleep.

Well what a surprise we all had. We had done this sort of thing before and was expecting not to hold there attention.
We started off with a tiger lovely was the response. After we had shown all of the pictures ranging from Gorillas to red Kites. Every one was still keen to see some more.
At the request of one of the Carers. We showed some pictures of some of our travels.
There were remarks such as look a Church, Look a car, Look a house etc.
The Carers were amazed that they wanted to stay for some more. Unfortunately there time was up and they had to go to there various own homes and there communal homes.
We have been booked again for a Chaps afternoon. This time Airplanes, cars, and motorbikes amongst others.

 

[GDAD]

Littleowl: My wife & I have a friend whose son has down syndrome. He is around the same age as our sons 38>40
When he & his Mum come over to our place he love looking at all the photos we have of all the kids growing up.
He loves seeing himself & our sons & all their mates at different stages of their lives.
It is great to see a smile on his face & get a hug of appreciation from him.

 

[Diwundrin]

"A picture's worth a thousand words." The staff at the aged hostel used to tear out bright pictures, even ads, from magazines and leave them around the dementia wing common areas. The residents would 'find' them and show them to each other and tell 'stories' about them. Even those who had no interest in TV would gaze happily at the pictures that triggered something in them. There was no telling who would like what so just anything that was a 'nice' picture was left to be 'found'. They were very special people, the carers at that hostel.

So are you for doing that Li'lowl.

 

[SeaBreeze]

Kudos to you and your wife Littleowl for giving your time and sharing your photos and experiences with challenged folks, you're very kind. :glitter-heart:

 

[Katybug]

My wife and I were invited to show some of my pictures to a learning problems group.
The group were ushered in some in wheel chairs. We were advised that there attention span was very limited and not to be surprised if one walked out and another would probably go to sleep.

Well what a surprise we all had. We had done this sort of thing before and was expecting not to hold there attention.
We started off with a tiger lovely was the response. After we had shown all of the pictures ranging from Gorillas to red Kites. Every one was still keen to see some more.
At the request of one of the Carers. We showed some pictures of some of our travels.
There were remarks such as look a Church, Look a car, Look a house etc.
The Carers were amazed that they wanted to stay for some more. Unfortunately there time was up and they had to go to there various own homes and there communal homes.
We have been booked again for a Chaps afternoon. This time Airplanes, cars, and motorbikes amongst others.

We have some very caring and wonderful people on this board and you and your wife are at the top of the list. Warms my heart reading this story. I can only imagine how much your entertainment meant to them. You're what we in the south call "good people."

 

[Ozarkgal]

Littleowl..What a wonderful world it would be if just half of the world would have the compassion you and your lovely wife have for others. Good job, and very much appreciated, no doubt!

 

[Jillaroo]

I agree with everyones comments on here, it was a special gesture and those kids will remember that for ever

 

[Rainee]

Thats just awesome Littleowl , you and your wife are a special couple..