Trying to display a positive spirit, but clearly confused, and more than a bit overwhelmed. Torn away from all their friends after decades of Bethel service, relocated far away from where they lived prior to entering Bethel, and for the first time in decades having to worry about the "normal things" of life (buying your own grocieries, washing your own clothes, cleaning your own toilet, worrying about having enough money, etc.).
I feel quite bad for them, actually - that was a real kick in the stomach. Given their age, they won't have enough time to accumulate any kind of retirement savings, nor accumulate much of a Social Security benefit even if they do find work. They won't be able to "special pioneer" forever - they're pretty much looking at working to earn a living until they die.