LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Lubbock Christian dual credit students are connecting with members of an older generation as part of a class project on intentional relationships.<\/p>\n
The high school and college students read a book called \u201cTheo of Golden\u201d about intentional relationships. They were then tasked with connecting with a resident at Carillon, a Lubbock senior living community, and writing a paper about what they learned.<\/p>\n
High school senior Paden McCuaig was paired with Carillon resident Scott Roberson. McCuaig said he was a little nervous to talk with someone he\u2019d never met.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlways, but I mean, once you get to know someone, it\u2019s easy, like small talk. And I mean, once you get their story, it\u2019s just perfect,\u201d McCuaig said.<\/p>\n
McCuaig titled his essay \u201cCouple Goals\u201d after learning about Roberson\u2019s love for his wife, Betty, a relationship that has lasted through long distance, war and new chapters. The couple of 60 years just started a new chapter at Carillon.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd that\u2019s all it is, is a new chapter. We\u2019re still vibrant enough and seeking excitement as much as we can handle,\u201d Roberson said.<\/p>\n
Roberson calls the senior living community a cruise ship that never leaves the dock. He said it never hurts to get company from people like Paden, who will look him in the eyes.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo many times, my generation, when we are involved with you, it is you\u2019re talking like this [looking at his phone]. You\u2019re talking to me, but you\u2019re, [points to Paden\u2019s eyes] and this right here makes a whole lot of difference,\u201d Roberson said.<\/p>\n
Teacher Melanie Whiting takes care of two seniors at home, including her 96-year-old grandmother.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s really hard for me to be up here and to not get emotional about it because the kids are leaning forward, right? They\u2019re interested in the conversation. They\u2019re making eye contact,\u201d Whiting said. \u201cAnd so when I see relationships that are being intentionally built between those generations, it just makes my heart warm.\u201d<\/p>\n
Roberson shared pieces of advice with McCuaig, like trouble is pretty easy when you have two to fight and good always wins out.<\/p>\n
\u201cHappiness is not Lubbock, Texas, in the rearview mirror,\u201d Roberson said.<\/p>\n
McCuaig said there\u2019s a lot he\u2019ll cherish from his newfound friend.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think just the relationships and wisdom he\u2019s given me and they\u2019ll always be with me forever,\u201d McCuaig said.<\/p>\n
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