Wish Stories

Mike P., 94, of Niles, IL, is a selfless veteran, father, husband, and neighbor. He has a great sense of humor and he genuinely cares for everyone around him. In May 2015, Mike turned 95. To celebrate his 95th birthday, Mike wished to return to California where he...

After five long years, 95 year old Antonio H. was finally able to return home to Puerto Rico. At 21 years old, a brave Antonio moved from his hometown of Aguas Buenas, eager to join the military. During these younger years of his life, he would visit home at least...

John M. is an 86-year-old resident of Brendenwood, a Brookdale community in Voorhees, NJ. John’s Wish of a Lifetime was see his grandson, Cole, play in a hockey game with the Nanaimo Clippers. John has many fond memories of days when he would babysit Cole and they...

Honorable veteran, scholarly professional, committed husband, and family man are all phrases that could all be used to describe 87 year-old James or “Fred.” Fred enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 and served active duty during WWII from 1944-1946. He was assigned...

Diane C., 79, is a wonderful, family-oriented woman who resides in Loveland, Co. Originally from Michigan, Diane moved to Colorado over 20 years ago to be closer to her daughter Cheryl and escape the brutal winters of the upper East Coast. Despite her love for...

Elizabeth is an 89-year old resident of Woodside Terrace, a Brookdale Community in Red Wood, California, who has always been interested in her family’s history. After traveling from Germany in the 1680s and settling in Pennsylvania, Elizabeth’s father’s family was...

Louise, 92, currently resides in Perrysburg, Ohio. She is a gracious woman who has always put family first. Growing up with 5 other siblings instilled the importance of family in her from a young age. This pushed Louise to stay close with all of her brothers and...

Gloria J., 83, is a resident of Horizon Bay, a Brookdale community in Arlington, TX. Over the past year, she has faced several health issues she was able to overcome with the love and support of her family. Gloria’s family includes three children, four grandchildren,...

For Ellen W., 85, of Sterling House in Wichita Falls, TX, family picnics are a long-standing family tradition. Almost every year for the past 35 years, Ellen and her family have taken a family trip to the Chickasaw National Recreation Area in Oklahoma, to camp and...

Arlene Z., 83, of Woodmere, NY has devoted her life to helping others improve their own lives. She began her 40-year educational career as a teacher and moved into school administration, retiring after serving as the Vice Principal at Lawrence Middle School in Long...

Born in the quaint town of McAlester, Oklahoma in 1927, Patricia made an enduring mark on Jim, a young, dashing broadcaster from Castle Oklahoma. From their first meeting in a local café, to their wedding on September 2, 1947, Jim and Pat set out on an adventure. Jim...

Pat, 82, residing at Devonshire of Hoffman Estates in Hoffman Estates, IL is a caring, hardworking woman, always putting family first. Growing up with 12 brothers and sisters, Pat had a particularly strong bond with her sister, Julie. Many things have kept these...

Shirley, 79, of Boulder, CO, has lived her life dedicated to family, which she believes is the single most important thing in life. Shirley met her husband Jim, a member of the United States Air Force, at a Non-Commissioned Officers’ Dance in 1956. After the two were...

George O. is a 91-year-old resident of Wellington Place of Sevierville, a Brookdale community in Tennessee. Ever the family man, George’s Wish of a Lifetime was to simply reunite with his sister Kathleen. At just 18 years old, George’s father passed away and he took...