okay so here's my first entry.
so every 4th sunday me and a group of friends volunteer at KC Rescue Mission, and serve food to the homeless, and chat with the men that are recovery from either a drug or alcoholic addiction, and trying to get back on their feet.
got to admit, i did not want to go my first time. it was very uncomfortable for me being there, but i ended up having such a wonderful time.
my second time that i went, put a very powerful thought in my mind.
there was a deaf man that worked there named chris. he was in such high spirits you always had a smile on your face when you talked to him.
while we sat down and ate with the men, chris had said that no matter what never give up on a child with a disability, they need you as much as you need them. he was such a sweet man, with a big heart.
a thought was planted into my head when i left the mission: you never truly realize how great you have it until you hear a person's (who is less off) life story. some may even bring tears to your eyes.
so, with that in mind, never pass up the chance to help someone in need because everything that you have now could be taken away in the blink of an eye, and the feeling of helping others is indescribable.
--Nikki.
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