Today Colleagues stopped the clock as usual and celebrated Resident Jill’s 21st birthday, “for the umpteenth time,” according to one of the staff members, “as it is rude to ask a lady her age,” so everyone took Jill’s word for it!
All the other Residents sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to Jill and as she didn’t want a big cake, Colleagues decorated some chocolate chip muffins for her along with a beautifully decorated plate with frosting and strawberries (plus a few other little treats). Her face was a picture when Colleagues surprised her.
All Residents agreed that the muffins looked delicious. Vera Clarke, fellow Resident, commented, “How marvellous.” Another Resident, Les Blackwell, added, “What a nice surprise!”
Mal, the home’s Chef, said, “It looks delightful.”
Home Manager, Julie Jones, commented on what a lovely change it was, “Sometimes it is the little things that matter the most.”