A Day in the Van

There is an interesting retirement project going on in Regina, and Isabel and family are heaping piles of benefits.

Each time we go on a social outing, a van appears at the side door of Wascana. A ramp drops; Isabel and Rufus lll roll in, and we are on our way.

Van De's Service hires retired gents with excellent driving records. Each day, hour after hour, these men transport the residents of longterm care facilities around Regina and Saskatchewan. Many times a day (and sometimes several times an hour), they jump out of the van, help a resident steer their chair in, lock down the chair so it doesn't escape into traffic, jump in and buckle up, and wend their way through the streets.

We are grateful for Russ who has now accompanied us for two plus years with tales of his escapades of driving residents of longterm care day and night. And now, hats off to Jim, formerly of Abernethy, who has found a new mission in retirement ~ supporting those who need a wheelchair accessible van to visit friends, go to the Floral Conservatory, and to church.

Thanks, you guys! You make our day!

You give new meaning to the command: "Gentlemen, start your engines!"