ANNA

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Somewhere in this crazy heartless world is a woman who has become very dear to the hearts of my family, her name is Anna, and she is part of the coalition of Polish women who from the parish of St. Isidore in Riverhead NY works day and night to make my mother’s last days of life comfortable.

Anna is a lovely Polish lady who came to America and brought her heart and soul with her.

When Anna first came to the facility where my mother was staying to meet her, there was an instant connection, a drawing of two souls for the first time that seemed to connect instantly. The look of acceptance in my mother’s eyes was evident as she gazed for the first time on Anna.

There must be something special about people who do what Anna does for a living, a need within their hearts that must be utilized to do what they do. In the course of one evening, mom was in need of Anna, as she suffered through colitis 9 times and each time Anna responded immediately.

When Anna talks to mom, it is with a soft calming voice, reassuring and sweet, stroking mom’s arm and hair, always with her heart. But there is another side of Anna, a side filled with laughter and amusement, of joy for life and friendship, she is the heart and soul of this difficult time for my family, and we love her. Anna may not know it herself, but she is on a mission for God Himself, doing the good that is unheralded and yet longed for.

Polish people are on the whole: good decent people. They are the butt of too many unfortunate jokes and have been abused for far too long by the countries that surround her. Yet they proved to be one of the bravest people during the Second World War, have shown America that her heart may come from Poland, and that family life is the most important thing.

Thanks Anna, America loves you!