A Life of Satisfaction
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Imagine this, you are volunteering at a food bank and an elderly woman slowly approaches you with tears running down her cheeks. She gives you the gentlest hug and says, 'Thank you so much, if it weren't for the food pantry, the two grandchildren I am raising and I, would have only had crackers to eat for dinner tonight.'
Hearing this lady's story inspired my family, friends, and I to open a local food pantry in a small town in Eastern Kentucky. It took a lot of work, and a lot of waiting but after so many months (18 to be exact), we were approved and we were so happy! Every month, the number of families we feed grows. It feels so good to be able to send food home to families in need knowing that they won't have to struggle as hard to make ends meet, and knowing their hunger pains are satisfied.
A lot of people say isn't that a waste of time? It's not worth the effort. To me, it's not about how much time or effort is put into it. What does matter is that I am helping people in need, they are going home to be able to put food on their table, and every second and every drop of sweat is worth having that satisfaction of knowing people are being taken care of.
I gave my heart to this organization. I also gave my time, sweat, money, hard work, dedication, tears, and a sore back (ha-ha). I keep the elderly lady's story close to my heart, and always remind myself that this is what I am giving for. Helping people is what inspires me to give.
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