02/16/2026
Elder Wish #4 — ACCOMPLISHED! ❤️🐾🌿
Our latest Elder Wish came from Charlene, whose love for animals, nature, art, and travel made this adventure especially meaningful. After being indoors for so long, Charlene shared how much she longed to visit a zoo or anywhere she could experience animals again — and Jim found the perfect destination!
Off we went to Fossil Rim in Glen Rose, and for someone not originally from Texas and who had never visited before, Charlene was in for an unforgettable treat. With the windows down and food pellets in hand, she experienced nature up close as incredible animals roamed freely around us. Her eyes were as big as saucers, and her childlike excitement was absolutely contagious as she fed the giraffes who poked their heads into our van! “Giraffe slobber is the best”, she said!
After our self-guided safari adventure, Jim treated Charlene and JJ to a stop at a quaint little sandwich shop along the square in Granbury — the perfect way to relax and reflect on such a special day. The ride home flew by as we sang old country tunes, counted street lights,(to see how many Jim passes along his way into work) and shared plenty of stories on the way back to Springtown. And of course, the icing on the cake (or rather, the ice cream!) was the perfect ending to an absolutely amazing day.
Another wish granted, another heart filled with joy, and another reminder of why the Elder Wish program is so special. ❤️
