Sharing of Gifts

Each ofus has been blessed with a variety of gifts that when shared can enrich the lives of others

By Sr. Lucia Lee, O.L.M.
May 2007

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God works in mysterious ways. That's the beauty of God's work. Sharing my gift of craftmaking with different people shows me the varieties of gifts in each person, whether young or old.

Recently I started volunteering at Harmony Hall Centre for Seniors in Toronto where I witness God's work in action. At present I have six students to whom I teach jewelry making. The first class began with three people. One of these was Lorraine Steele, a 92-year-old widow who has eight children, including two sets of twins. Lorraine has so much energy and is so full of life even though she is confined to a wheelchair.

Lorraine comes to the centre twice a week. She loves having lunch there because of the good company and nutritious food. On Thursdays she plays cribbage and attends my jewelry class. Lorraine has the confidence that she is capable of learning new things. With pride she returned home after class one day to show her daughter the necklace she had made.

I have great admiration for Lorraine's self confidence, the cheerfulness she shares with others and her willingness to try new things.

Thank you, Lorraine, for sharing your gifts, and for enriching the lives of the people around you.

Nagulambikai Navaratnam, Sivasothy Velauthatillai and Lorraine enjoy each other's company while working on their creations.

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