Every Saturday, Grandpa and I walk to the nursing home to visit soma of the old and sick people there because they can't take care of themselves.
First we visit Mrs. Sokol. I call her" The Cook. People would come from miles, just to taste her chicken soup.
Next we visit Mr. Lipman. I call him" The Singer" because he loves to sing for us.
I also enjoy Mrs. Kagan's stories about her own experiences during the old days. I call her The Memory Lady. "
One day Grandpa got very sick and the doctor said they didn't think he would get better.
I had to go alone. Everyone was surprised when I told them that my grandpa was ill and in hospital.
A few days later, Grandpa was not able to sit up, eat or even speak. I went to the corner of the room so Grandpa wouldn't see me cry. Suddenly, I heard someone singing. I looked up. It was the Singer. The Cook brought her famous homemade chicken soup. The Memory Lady held Grandpa's hand and told us how Grandpa once came to visit her in a snowstorm, just to bring her some roses for her birthday.
Before I realized it, visiting hours were up. That evening, Grandpa called the nurse in and said he was hungry. Soon he began to sit up. Finally he was able to get out of bed.
| A. It is really a miracle (surprising event), isn't it? B. Behind her were the Cook and the Memory Lady. C. It was time to visit the nursing home again. D. Whenever he does, his voice fills the air, clear and full of energy. E. She likes to talk about the time when she was a well-known cook in Russia. |
