First off, Happy 71 Years Young Malcom!
We had a really great time celebrating Malcolm on the 20th. The attendance was heartwarming and such a great day of celebration. Malcolm was super happy with his carrot cake! Thank you all that came!
Malcolm has overcome some outstanding hardships the last few years/months. Malcolm has not let these things redefine who he is, on the contrary! He took life by the horns and is living life the way he has always wanted to. Malcolm is in the year of self-growth.
Malcolm is at a stage where he could retire if he wanted to, but no, he finds great personal gain and value from working. Malcolm serves all of Santa Cruz by dedicating 2 days of his week at the Dimeo Recycling Center and is proud of his helping hand to help keep the world and our community clean and safe.
On Malcolm’s days off, he is very routine oriented and uses that routine to manage his home and personal chores well. He has branched out his tastebuds and has learned by the help of his staff to cook new foods. Malcolm used to rely on frozen meals but now is proud to tell me he meal prepped his chorizo and eggs for his morning breakfast, or that he made his sandwiches for the next few days. When I stop by, he is usually enjoying a top of the line meal prepared by his staff. Malcolm has been determined to keep busy and not become a couch potato. He wanted to restore and refinish his outdoor table. He day in and day out sanded his table and chairs to prep it for staining. He enlisted his Saturday staff to help him with this project. It sure is beautiful and ready to have people over for a BBQ. Saturdays are also a non-routine day, where he and his staff will explore different areas in Santa Cruz. Malcolm has gone to the Strawberry Festival, Camp Harmon, County Fair, Natural History Museum Festival, and much more. On Sundays he gives his time to his church first thing in the morning before anyone arrives, by setting up the tables, chairs, makes the coffee, and raises the flags. He attends the service he then does everything in reverse, bringing down the flags, breaking down the tables, and stacking the chairs. Once he gets home, he tends to his garden and prepares for the next week.
Malcolm has lovely routines such as going for ocean sidewalks, listening to oldies and asking Alexa what the weather is going to be. He talks to his family almost daily after reconnecting and has been spending a lot more time with his sister Janet.
Malcolm, you are one of a kind and I adore you and love being your Facilitator. Keep being the amazing person that you are!
Submitted by Jessica O(g)
We bid a happy sad farewell to Alina, which is the perfect kind of farewell to bid Alina. In her almost four years with Imagine, Alina has been a caregiver, a Facilitator, a caregiver and then another caregiver. She is so kind, and always wants the best for everyone from big clients to tiny dogs. Alina is moving back to Southern California with her partner, nesting and getting ready for her first furless baby. Because her kindness carries so much force, you really have to see and hear her to know how smart and thoughtful, competent and funny she is. She has deep thoughts on many topics and deep feelings on every topic. We will miss her but really want to hold the baby. Best wishes, Alina -Submitted by Doug and Jessica R |