Gladys Colmon and her daughter Gracie found their way to a Wesley Community after losing their house to a fire. Everything was lost – except one small couch and a wobbly table. “The day I came here I was so depressed,” said Colmon. “We needed so much but we didn’t like to ask for help.” Colmon’s plight was brought to the attention of Service Coordinator LuJuano Piper who quickly sprang into action asking Wesley Senior Ministries Foundation for help.” Selena Henson, president of the Wesley Senior Ministries Foundation, immediately contacted her board. Within 48 hours of the initial appeal, Henson had a multitude of gifts pouring in for the family. Board member Tommy Hart received tremendous support from Collierville UMC, while Michael Arndt gave a generous contribution to the Golden Cross Senior Resident Fund, which enabled Henson to purchase items for Colmon and Gracie that had not been donated. Now the one-bedroom apartment almost looks like a show home. Curtains frame the window in the bedroom, picking out the pattern in the blue and gold pillows on the bed. The mattresses are safely in bed frames rather than lying on the floor – something Colmon, an amputee, is extremely grateful for. Cheerful ceramic storage jars line the counter tops, while the kitchen cupboards are packed full of pots and pans. Even electronic items such as a new radio, TV and microwave were donated to make Colmon’s life a little brighter. Perhaps Colmon’s cousin Dorothy said it best. “This is a Foundation that looks after the needs of others. They love and care for everyone. God gifted Gladys and Gracie when they came here.” If you would like to help other seniors like Colmon, contact us.

 

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