Ishare life just had the opportunity to meet with two wonderful ladies of faith. They were both in assisted living homes and were semi-mobile. These two women were able to get around to their therapy but not much more than that. They were very reliant on people to come and visit with them.

I love these times when I get to sit down and chat with people. I love to interact with people and cherish the moments I can spend with people who don’t get many visitors. I have to be honest about something. If you want to make a huge impact on someone’s life, all you have to do is visit a nursing home or assisted living facility. You will make their day! Just say hi to someone. A simple visit has the power to transform someone’s life.

When I peaked my head into the rooms of these two ladies, their faces lit up. They were so excited to see me. But it wasn’t about seeing me. They were excited to see someone, anyone. When you’re in a facility like a hospital, nursing home, or even confined to your own home for a period of recovery, you relish the moments you can spend with friendly faces.

This week my family is taking some gifts to a local nursing home. We’re going to just drop them off at each room. We won’t spend a great deal of time there, but we know that a simple visit can bring such brightness to someone’s life. Perhaps you can take a few minutes to visit someone you love. Just pop in to say hello. Maybe it’s someone you don’t know. Just peak your head in to let them know that they’re not alone. Whatever you do, know that a simple visit can brighten someone’s day like you can’t even imagine.

Be a light for someone today. After all, it only takes a simple visit.