Camden

Mission

Weeding it Out

1 GoodGymer made their way to help an isolated older person in Camden.

  • Tania
 
Wednesday, 12th of June 2024

I arrived at Mrs. M's house ready to tackle the "weed situation," as the description phrased it. Mrs. M, with a laugh, declared it more of a jungle! Fortunately, she had a variety of tools available, and I opted for the hedge trimmer, which seemed most suitable for the task. It was great that she offered gloves and even provided a quick safety lesson on using the trimmer properly.

While I put in a good effort, the job wasn't entirely finished. A significant portion of the backyard remained, and I hadn't touched the front yard yet. Since Mrs. M only had one bag, I suggested creating a designated pile for the remaining foliage.

Despite leaving some work for another day, the change was remarkable! Mrs. M's smile beamed brightly as she saw the transformation in her garden. It was incredibly rewarding to witness the positive impact of my effort, and I know GoodGym's help will continue to make a difference for Mrs. M.

The good news is, Mrs. M and I agreed to tackle the remaining areas next week. We'll see how much progress we can make, and I will be happy to continue supporting her until the project is complete.

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Suzanne Vost
Suzanne Vost
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Thursday June 13th, 2024 08:36

Fantastic work, Tania!

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