Ageless Dream
By Molly Blancett, KVAL News
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. -- 95-year-old Retta Morrison fell in love with fire engines when she was just ten-years-old.
"When I was a little girl, I saw a fire truck," said Retta.
That one day stuck with for the rest of her life.
"I always wanted to drive a fire truck but I never had a chance to," said Retta.
Instead of driving a fire truck, Retta said she'd settle for riding in one. That wish came true on thanks to a program called "Ageless Dreams".
Once a month, a resident of Woodside Assisted Living gets to do something they never have.
Friday, it was Retta's turn.
"Where ya gonna take me," Retta asked the Springfield firefighter Charlie VanRysselberghe.
Dressed to kill and ready to ride, Retta hopped aboard. She put on her earphones and hit the road. About twenty minutes later, she returned.
"That was wonderful," said Retta.
It looks like this wish has officially been granted.
"I rode a firetruck," said Retta.
Riding a fire truck isn't the only thing on Retta's list. Next up is riding a train. She and her daughter have a trip planned this fall.
Other wishes "Ageless Dreams" has granted include a makeover and a trip to Wildlife Safari to pet an elephant.[rc]
Copyright © 2008 Fisher Communications, Inc.
July 31, 2009
USA: 95 Year Old Woman's Childhood Wish Granted
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EUGENE, Oregon / KVAL News.com / News / July 31, 2009
Ageless Dream
By Molly Blancett, KVAL News
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. -- 95-year-old Retta Morrison fell in love with fire engines when she was just ten-years-old.
"When I was a little girl, I saw a fire truck," said Retta.
That one day stuck with for the rest of her life.
"I always wanted to drive a fire truck but I never had a chance to," said Retta.
Instead of driving a fire truck, Retta said she'd settle for riding in one. That wish came true on thanks to a program called "Ageless Dreams".
Once a month, a resident of Woodside Assisted Living gets to do something they never have.
Friday, it was Retta's turn.
"Where ya gonna take me," Retta asked the Springfield firefighter Charlie VanRysselberghe.
Dressed to kill and ready to ride, Retta hopped aboard. She put on her earphones and hit the road. About twenty minutes later, she returned.
"That was wonderful," said Retta.
It looks like this wish has officially been granted.
"I rode a firetruck," said Retta.
Riding a fire truck isn't the only thing on Retta's list. Next up is riding a train. She and her daughter have a trip planned this fall.
Other wishes "Ageless Dreams" has granted include a makeover and a trip to Wildlife Safari to pet an elephant.[rc]
Copyright © 2008 Fisher Communications, Inc.
Ageless Dream
By Molly Blancett, KVAL News
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. -- 95-year-old Retta Morrison fell in love with fire engines when she was just ten-years-old.
"When I was a little girl, I saw a fire truck," said Retta.
That one day stuck with for the rest of her life.
"I always wanted to drive a fire truck but I never had a chance to," said Retta.
Instead of driving a fire truck, Retta said she'd settle for riding in one. That wish came true on thanks to a program called "Ageless Dreams".
Once a month, a resident of Woodside Assisted Living gets to do something they never have.
Friday, it was Retta's turn.
"Where ya gonna take me," Retta asked the Springfield firefighter Charlie VanRysselberghe.
Dressed to kill and ready to ride, Retta hopped aboard. She put on her earphones and hit the road. About twenty minutes later, she returned.
"That was wonderful," said Retta.
It looks like this wish has officially been granted.
"I rode a firetruck," said Retta.
Riding a fire truck isn't the only thing on Retta's list. Next up is riding a train. She and her daughter have a trip planned this fall.
Other wishes "Ageless Dreams" has granted include a makeover and a trip to Wildlife Safari to pet an elephant.[rc]
Copyright © 2008 Fisher Communications, Inc.
