Tuesday, July 15, 2008

A wonderful use for pennies!

If you've glanced to the right and have noticed my picture is that of a stamp machine, you may be wondering if I've completely taken leave of my senses.

I haven't.

In fact, I have to say that a trip to the post office with a fistful of change can be a very satisfying experience for those among us who enjoy the happy clink of coins and the simple joy of learning how to do "new" things.

Whether the one in your care is a small child with a letter for a dear aunt or an older individual with special needs, the stamp machine is honestly fun. The machine at our post office even takes pennies! Feeding the change one piece at a time, listening to the sound as it is "eaten" and choosing the right buttons to push, is a simple yet deeply gratifying experience.

If you are fortunate enough to have someone in your life who would enjoy this activity, you are truly blessed. While the rest of the world is stressed and busy, they are not.

Embrace the moment with them, they may know something we have forgotten.

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