I went to see 99-year-old Edna earlier this week and arrived just as she was getting ready to go to lunch. She rolled her chair over to the bedside table and pulled out a depleted tube of lipstick…
Spreading Love and Hope For Valentine’s Day
For Valentine’s Day a few of us from the Little Trees Project had the privilege of visiting a local rehab center to share cookies, cards, and—most importantly—love. I, Linda Gillick…
Simple Gifts, Lasting Joy: A Heartwarming Visit
On January 19, I visited and asked Connie if she needed anything. Her request was simple—a pencil sharpener and a #6 pencil because she loves to sketch. I was…
Hugs, Smiles, and God’s Love: A Day of Visits
When I arrived today to bring Edna a picture of the two of us (taken on her birthday), she was trying to clean her teeth with a little plastic toothpick. Earlier this week, after my own dental cleaning, they had given me…
Edna’s 100th Birthday Celebration
Edna celebrated her 100th birthday today, and she loved every moment of it. (The nurse told me Edna was only turning 99, but Edna was calling the spiritual into the natural.) She adored everything we brought…
Bringing Christmas to Edna
Edna has the sweetest spirit. She was in her wheelchair waiting at the door of her little room when we came around the corner of the hallway and headed her way. That day, our group consisted of four adults and three children…
The Story Behind the Little Trees Project
The Little Trees Project began as a heartfelt idea from our founder and director, Linda Gillick, who felt a deep calling from God to share His love in tangible ways. Launched during the holiday season over 20 years ago…