Mission Update: Written by Jack K., age 15, is a student volunteer from Trinity High School

Celebrating Life As A Lady

By Jack K.

 

            Ladies need to feel like ladies and this was definitely the idea at the Women's Manicure and Tea Party at the Louisville Hotel.  The atmosphere was ecstatic as you walked in.  People are just happy to be with one another in this closely knitted group.  These women have come together, not only to feel like ladies, but to celebrate life itself.  Each women was asked to share what she thankful for in her life.  A gift basket was handed out to each lady that contained items such as lotion, makeup; things that help ladies feel like ladies.  Manicures were given out to those who wanted them by several volunteers that were more than happy to help.

 

            Many ladies expressed the joy that the party had given to them.  One client said, "Having your nails done and getting a massage does more than just make you feel lady-like, it makes you feel appreciated. "  Another commented, "These volunteers take a time out of their lives to make us feel cared about, they help us feel good about our lives."  The volunteer leader, Mattie Cohen, felt the project was a success. "This is the second time we've done this, and this time was even better than the first!   After last year, we felt doing this again would be great.  It's a gift to us to be able to make these ladies' day."  Having been there personally, I hope to see this kind of turn out for the party in the years to come.

 

Jack K., age 15, is a student volunteer from Trinity High School in Louisville