Being the Oldest and the Youngest

--by RMB333, posted Dec 28, 2011

A few years ago, I wanted to do something special for my birthday.

I remembered how my parents gave me a very special treat when I was a child. I never enjoyed big parties so they decided to celebrate by organizing a party for the local orphans. And that was the most beautiful gift I ever had!

With those memories in mind, ten days before my birthday I placed an order for a huge ribbon cake with lovely decorations. I also applied for a day’s leave from the office where I worked.

On the morning of my birthday I dashed to the cake shop. There it was! A grand, huge, ribbon cake with loads of beautiful decorations! I felt a kid myself!

I bought some other food stuff to go with the special cake then, smiling broadly, I drove to an orphanage.

There were now two differant buildings in the same compound. An orphanage and an old people's home run by the same management.

I went in anyway and it was the most unexpected surprise for the matron and the kids! There were only six young boys in the home that day. They loved their feast! We sang, told stories, painted, cycled, and played in the garden. I felt like the oldest kid there!

When the children's rest time came we realised there was still a lot of food left. That's when the matron had a bright idea. She suggested the elders might enjoy a treat as well.

So, I visted the elders’ home as well! we spent a few hours together, enjoying the food, having a sing-song, swapping stories. This time I was the youngest 'oldy'! What a contrast.

I finally arrived home - to be met by family who had come to help me celebrate my birthday.

Two days later the most unexpected beautiful surprises arrived through the post - lovely "Thank You" notes, one from the little children and the other from the elders!

Now when I walk down my memory lane it does bring me loads of peace and heaps of contentment remembering that birthday!

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Posted by RMB333
Dec 28, 2011
Comments (23)

Readers Comments

Bluxess wrote: You seem to know how to keep such (lil ones) folks alive and joyous ... Thanks for helping the elderly too ... You seem to have had a great life so far, thank you, Bluxess.

RMB333 wrote: Yep! because, we grew up with the encouragement of our parents...so it was like second nature to all of us! Thank you Bluxess for your appreciations. Bless you!

stars24 wrote: What a beautiful, selfless way to share your love! Your story has lifted my soul! Thanks!

RMB333 wrote: Thank you immensely for your wonderful comments - stars24 & TheHuman. Bless you!

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: It is great when the best birthdays are not from what we receive but from what we give. I love those! :)

RMB333 wrote: You ARE right! It is WONDERFUL!! Many thanks.

Aurelia wrote: What FUN...What Memories Created. I am so happy you shared this day with so many and now us!!!! You are Wonderful. SMILES are Contagious :0) ~Aurelia

Bluebell wrote: Your story is a balm for the soul, it is like sugar candy for the soul. Thank you for sharing it with us. Love and Light and Endless Blessings Bluebell

RMB333 wrote: Aureia :) :)- it was YOUR post 'tapped' my memory bank! Heaps of thanks, also for your wonderful comment. Bless you!

Bluebell - Loads of thanks for your very meaningful comments ... very soothing and sweet! :) :) With Blessings!

for your lovely comments ... very meaningful!

vanessav7 wrote: This is such an amazing story and an amazing idea, :D God bless you!! Absolutely inspirational!

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