Verna is a deep-rooted woman. Her age is presented in her physical appearance. Even with a few extra pounds, she is gorgeous. She is rather elegant as she works; her calloused hands sashay through the air as she sets the peanut butter and bread on the table top. It is not only her hands that display Verna’s work determination, but also her joints. Looking at her hands you can see what she calls “age marks,” some from anxiety and others from too much time in the sun. Whatever the case may be, Verna’s …show more content…
Her job is not just about what they need, but about giving them what they once had. She prepares meals for the residents as if they lived back home. She sets up all of their plates and silverware to their liking. Some want it just as the Queen of England had it, while others simply want them wrapped in a napkin. Once the resident is seated and begins to eat, Verna tells them a story about her farm. It is not a very long story, but it makes the person feel welcomed and comfortable; this helps them digest their food more efficiently, according to Verna. She walks around to every table and tells that story as she puts the food on their plates. At the end of the hour time slot she picks up the dishes and gives each person a little hug and wishes them a great day. That is how everyone should be