Gifts

One of the rewarding moments in our office is when a client brings us a token gift. Usually, these gifts are handmade items that reflect their healing or reflect their feelings towards our agency.

I have over my desk a cross stitch "A Friend's Prayer" a client made many many years ago. I have a small grapevine wreath with home grown dried flowers glued on it from another client. We've enjoyed countless baked items over the years.

Today, a client brought in a large drawing she'd done . . . representing her healing . . . that is religious/spiritual in nature. The staff all agrees she has a real "Grandma Moses" vibe in her work. She wanted to know if we'd be interested in displaying it in our office. It went up before she left today. We are discussing if having it laminated or framed is better.

Our office is a hodge-podge of posters, artworks, and knick-nacks given to us by people through the years . . . and I think this is one of the aspects that makes our office inviting and comfortable. Our walls tell stories of healing and peace.