Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne Residents Enjoy Special Visit to My Little Barn

A Family Connection

Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne senior living community in Fort Wayne, Indiana, residents stepped into My Little Barn, and were greeted by miniature cows, curious goats, friendly donkeys, chickens, rabbits, and plenty of opportunities to laugh and make new memories. But for longtime Heritage Pointe resident Suzanne (Susie) Fischer, the outing was something even more special.

The charming petting barn farm belongs to her daughter, Beth Dick.

An Unexpected Calling

Susie watched her friends delight in meeting the animals, it was easy to see the pride on her face. What began as Beth's unexpected calling after retiring from teaching had grown into a joyful destination that now welcomes visitors.

The idea, according to Beth, came completely out of the blue. She explained that she felt like God was calling to her to create a place where people could experience joy. Her husband embraced the vision, and together they created My Little Barn.

Beth regularly hosts school groups for educational visits, but welcoming her mother's neighbors from Heritage Pointe carried special meaning, enabling her to give back to the community she so appreciates.

Animals, Memories, and New Friendships

Residents enjoyed meeting the friendly creatures while sharing stories, asking questions, and reliving memories of farms and family pets. The experience was filled with laughter, conversation, and plenty of photo opportunities.

Susie watched two important parts of her life come together. Her daughter had created a place dedicated to spreading joy, and now her Heritage Pointe family was experiencing it firsthand.

By following what she believes was a calling, Beth created much more than a barn. She created a place where connections grow naturally, one animal, one visitor, and one joyful moment at a time.

About Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne

Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne is conveniently located just off Interstate 469. The senior living community is on a beautiful campus featuring scenic trails, a community garden, four lakes, a community clubhouse, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and more. Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne offers vibrant independent living in freestanding villas. Assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, and long-term skilled care are provided on the same campus, thus offering a complete continuum of care, also known as Life Plan. Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne is owned and operated by The United Methodist Memorial Home, an Indiana non-profit founded in 1907. To learn more about Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne, visit www.LifeAtHeritage.org.