Extraordinary Senior Living in West Lafayette, Indiana

Westminster Village West Lafayette is feeling inspired.

11 hours ago

“I attribute so much of who I am to my parents and the way they raised me. Mom and Dad were two of the most fun loving, patient, and caring people I have ever met. I am a very gregarious person, I love to be involved with my community, especially here at Westminster Village. I attribute that to my parents and the environment they brought me up in.

I grew up in New York with my parents and brother and sister who were nine and eight years older than me. I would describe my family as the “ideal American family” because we never fought. Since I was the baby of the family I grew up with a lot of family members taking turns to care for me. My parents modeled how you should be caring for others. We frequently had friends and family over for Sunday night dinners, and my mother was also involved in the civics league. Their involvement within our friends' and family circles fostered a warm and welcoming environment to grow up in, and their involvement in the community showed the deep care they shared for other people outside of our close circles.

My father was also a jokester. He used to go grocery shopping on Saturdays and would always bring back a fun surprise. Sometimes he brought back exotic fruit like coconuts and showed us how to eat them, and in the winter he would bring charlotte russe cupcakes. He would regularly play jokes on family or friends that stayed over at our house. A few incidents involved a piece of cheese on a string that he would dangle above a sleeping friend’s face. My parents knew life was too short to not spend it laughing with those you care about.

My mom and dad were calm, caring, and enthusiastic about life. I am so thankful to have had parents that taught me so much about loving life and how to be a great parent. They showed me how to be playful and loving while creating a safe and open space for children. That would be one of the best things I could have done as a parent for my own two boys. I think I lived my life as they would have wanted, but they deserve the credit for giving me the tools and personality to live such a wonderful life. I like to think my life has been a series of happy coincidences because of my outlook on the world. I was raised with a sense of friendliness and the joy in others that allowed me to focus on the good things in life. I would not be the person I am today without my parents' love and subtle lessons about happiness.” - Eleanor

We hope you enjoyed this story from the heart! May it provide you with hope, with inspiration, and with joy to pass along to others. Special thanks to Eleanor for sharing these beautiful moments, and to Humans of New York for showing us how our stories can make the world a better place. 🌎❤️ #storiesfromtheheart ... See MoreSee Less