Recently, I saw something on Social Media that really touched my heart. A Assisted Care Facility in Arizona shared some pictures of Residents who were looking for Pen Pals, nationwide. Each participating Resident, shared a little about themselves and their hobbies, likes, etc. I thought that was awesome! So, of course I responded. I wrote to three of the Residents and it felt great. I know first-hand the experience of being a Resident in a Nursing Home/Rehab Facility. On two separate occasions, I was admitted there following complications from Spinal Surgeries. Unable to walk or talk, it was extremely disconcerting and frightening. There are so many memories from those experiences that still unnerve me, but one positive experience still brings me joy. I was lying in bed, feeling very alone and depressed. Grieving the loss of BOTH Parents and all that those deaths entailed. I had overheard a Physical Therapist say that I may never walk or talk clearly ever again. At a moment ...