Month: September 2012

I went on Thursday to volunteer again, looking forward to helping out up at the front desk. We did have one other volunteer show up who was getting a refresher course because she used to volunteer but it had been awhile since she had been there. I read some more of the training guide and answered the phone. On this day we had mostly clients coming in for assistance with diapers, formula and wipes. If they needed someone to talk to they can also get counseled and some would request prayer. I asked the ladies if pharmaceutical reps. brought in any formula donations but they said they have tried and they do not. They rely solely on donations. We did have BeltWay show up with donations of wipes and diapers. This is my second time to do my Sabbatical at Pregnancy Resources and I have learned a lot more this time around. I have a lot of respect for what these ladies do and for the genuine care and love that they show these young girls. What they receive here sometime may be the only people they have to turn to, some do not have family here in town, others do have family but are from broken,unstable homes. I am saddened by what some of these girls have gone through in life at such a young age, but I am very relieved that we do have an organization such as Pregnancy Resources that they can turn to for help. I also got to spend much needed time with my parents and took care of many Dr. Appts. I also got to rest during our rainstorm 🙂 It was wonderful!! I feel so blessed to have had this opportunity and would like to thank Kris and the board for this, because it came at a time when I really needed it. Thank you all !!

Today was amazing!!! I took Gab to school, picked up some Tamales to take over to my parents and had breakfast with them and then I was off to my volunteer time.  I took in my paperwork that I had to complete if I wanted to be a regular volunteer and then had to have an interview with Mary.  She went over all of the requirements and she reviewed where my interest and strengths are.  I will be able to be a silent witness now and if I want to be able to do pregnancy tests I will have to volunteer a little more often.  She  trained me on the phone and explained whom took what particular calls in the office, and what services they provided and if they do not provide those services she explained which organizations I should  direct them to.  Kris trained me on how they want their charts done and what  questions to ask clients when they come to the window.  I will not be able to practice tomorrow because of Matt’s surgery but I will  be doing this on Thursday because so far I am the only other volunteer for that day and this is when they are really busy handing out diapers and formula to those families in need.  I learned a lot today and really enjoy the company of all the employees  became more familiar with the nurses. Everyone makes you feel so welcome, and they are so understanding, caring, and I feel the passion they have for their calling as they  try to help the clients that come in. Loved it!!!Until Thursday 🙂

Today I begin my sabbatical, as I wake up the first thing that pops up in my mind is how blessed I am to work for a company that allows us to have this privilege.  I begin by cooking breakfast for my parents and taking it over to their house. I stayed until it was time to go to Pregnancy Resources. When I arrived it was good to see all the friendly familiar faces Kris and Mary. They welcomed me back and I was started on reading a training manual for volunteers, its about Planting A Seed.  I am to read this manual because I want to be a silent witness when needed during the ultrasounds.  Also, because I plan to be a volunteer whenever I am able to.  I read and helped with pulling files and was to listen to phone call responses so I can also be trained in that. I feel very pleased with the time I had there and observing how everyone is so helpful and caring.  I then left and went to do some rat killing in getting paperwork, paperwork, paperwork for Matt’s hand surgery on Wednesday. Please keep him in your prayers.  Until tomorrow.