On Thursday, 14 Aug 2008, we had our outing to Qian Hu Fish Farm. My first outing with the elderly in Leng Kee Community Centre. It was very tiring and one elderly tried to 'devalue' us by calling us names for not picking her up when she was late. However, the overall outcome was great. Every one had fun.
Today, 16 Aug 2008, we had another outing to Qian Hu Fish Farm. This time, it was with the elderly in Macpherson. There were also some volunteers from a financial planner company who sponsored this outing. Every one in that company was so sincere in spending time with the elderly. We shared our jokes and as usual, one of our regular volunteers cracked jokes. He even shared with me the things I can do whenever I am out in a coach with the elderly. Then we invited the elderly in that coach to sing. Only one uncle dared to take up the challenge. He was so spontaneous and funny. Then he profusely thanked all volunteers for doing this trip and made the elderly feel so happy.
During lunch, there was also a big singing session. That same uncle who sang in the coach was the first to sing, followed by another uncle, a lady and then an auntie. We had so much laughter.
Though this job requires alot of strength and planning, yet I can feel so happy and enjoy myself totally. Boy! I can't wait to meet these elderly again next week. They are so cute and adorable!
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