Wish Stories
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Patricia Visits Sister in Seattle
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...
James Celebrates his Passion for Wine in Napa Valley
James W., 90, of the Sterling House on Parkway in Denton, TX, is a compassionate man who has overcome many obstacles in his life. James and his wife visited Napa Valley in 1949, where his love of wine first began. James is always reminiscing about all of the wonderful...
Journey of Heroes
On May 29th, 2014, 10 WWII veterans packed their bags and boarded planes to Washington, D.C. This would be the first and possibly the only time any of these amazing veterans would see the memorial created in their honor. Without their sacrifices and courageous service...
Clif Attends Texas Star Party
Clif J., 72, of Statesville Manor in Statesville, NC, has been passionate about astronomy since he was a Boy Scout. Clif developed a curiosity for astronomy when he first used a telescope and realized the immensity of the universe. His Wish of a Lifetime was to attend...
Sarah Gets Back on the Golf Course
Sarah, 85, currently resides at the Carriage Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Sarah developed an interest in golf later in life after taking lessons at a community college. After the lessons ended, she stopped playing golf but wishes she had continued playing the...
Shirley and Jim Visit Roots in Georgia
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...
Brave Veterans Travel to the Capital
This year's spring Washington, D.C. trip was quite the experience. On April 28th, 2014, veterans from all over the country, representative of the Vietnam War, Korean War and WWII, traveled to our nation's capital. Tough weather conditions awaited our veterans in DC,...
Alex Hears His Music Brought to Life
Alexander P. is a lively 95-year-old gentleman who loves music in every way. He was taught to play the trumpet and several other instruments by his father as a young boy and has been composing his own music ever since. There is one piece that Alexander is particularly...
Lifetime Artist Returns to Her Craft
Peggy, 86, of Horizon Bay Retirement Center in Wichita Falls, Texas, has a great love and appreciation of the arts and creativity. As an artist, she has explored various mediums, such as oil painting, crafting, and sewing. Peggy’s wish of a lifetime is to take a...
Esther Meets Dr. Oz
Esther A. is 87 years old and currently lives in Raleigh, North Carolina at the Brookdale Heritage of Raleigh. Esther is an extremely health-conscious older adult who prides herself on her healthy eating habits, exercise routines, and involvement in all health related...
George and Kathleen Happily Reunite
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...
Grace Visits the Billy Graham Library
Grace D., 79, is an active resident at Chambrel at Club Hill in Garland, TX who loves to give back to others in her community. Since moving to Chambrel at Club Hill, she has connected with staff members and other residents through her passion for knitting, crocheting,...
Three Centenarian Sisters Reunite After a Decade Apart
After ten years apart, three centenarians nicknamed the “Centennial Sisters” reunited for a loving reunion
Lucille Meets Rabbi Marc Gellman
At 90 years old, Lucille C. is a lively woman full of kindness and faith. She is a resident of Heritage of Raleigh, a Brookdale Community in North Carolina. Lucille believes that the most important thing she or anyone else can do is to help others. For the past 20...
Betty Attends Chicago Cubs Game at Wrigley Field
Betty K., 74, is a kind-hearted resident of Sterling House of Middleton in Middleton, Wisconsin. She’s a lifelong baseball fan who fell in love with the Cubs after meeting her husband Bob, a die-hard fan. Betty’s Wish of a Lifetime was to attend a Chicago Cubs...
