​"It was a special moment for me when we went into the nursing home for the first time. It was a realization that we are truly changing lives of elders in our community, one personal connection at a time. We are becoming a part of their support system. Spending focused quality time with them is important to making them feel appreciated, loved, and validated. It is a special thing to give to someone who may not be able to give back to you. And to touch their lives, we can begin with touching their hands."

"As a Pastor, I can see first-hand how important touch is to the elderly and sick. When I pray for them, I always hold their hand and I can tell how a touch can bring them much joy."

"A time we were at Heron Cove, there was a woman passing us as we were leaving that I had met a few weeks before at our first visit. As I went to greet her and say hello, she looked up and asked, "Are you the person that gave me that hand massage a few weeks ago?" She looked a little down, and when I said yes, she lit up and asked if I could do it again. Of course I said yes and went back inside with her. As we talked, she indicated that she was having a bad day and feeling down and anxious. She had enjoyed the hand massage so much the first time and said she just knew it would make her feel better. By the time we were done, she was laughing and smiling! I asked her if she felt better and she said, "Oh yes. You have no idea how much of a difference this made in my day." During my volunteer time, I have had so many of the elderly residents tell me how much they appreciate us coming and doing what we are doing and what it means to them. The visits, along with the compassionate touch of the hand massages, elevate their spirits so much and I am so happy and blessed to be a part of this!"