Anyway, our neighbors are an older couple, with great grandkids and such. About a month ago the man was in the backyard and we got to talking. He said that his wife had passed away in September. Benjamin heard this news and he immediately said "We should go visit him, he is probably really lonely." I really wanted to encourage him in this sweetness, so the next day we headed over with a game of cards. When we got there the man jumped out of his chair (as fast as an 85 year old man can) and said "come in, come in" He offered us beverages and we sat down and had a chat. The man's name is Werner and he is originally from Germany, but has lived over 65 years in Denmark - and was married for 65 years to his wife Sonja. After chatting for awhile, Benjamin taps my arm and says "what about the game Mommy?"
So we asked Werner til play a game of Go Fish - and he said YES! He really had a great time and were were all laughing. He definitely didn't just let the boys win, but he was excited for everyone when they got a match. It was such a lovely visit, and when we said we were heading home again, he said "Thank you so much, can I have a hug?" Benjamin said when we came home that he had a great time, and he could tell Werner liked it too.
Since that day we have been over there 2 more times, also playing games and eating an afternoon snack together. Benjamin asks almost every day when we are going to visit Werner again. It has been such a blessing for us to be able to go there and enjoy someone elses company, and we can tell Werner enjoys it so much too. So its a big win / win situation! I wonder what day we will go there this week?! :-)
I don't have any pictures of us and Werner yet, but here is his house from our backyard!
I don't have any pictures of us and Werner yet, but here is his house from our backyard!
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