Hello all,
One of the greatest aspects of our FDLIC family is the culture of altruism. This can not only be seen by how we treat each other at work, but how so many of us consistently pursue methods of service that embody the helpers of people ideology. With that said, we are often only able to dedicate small portions of our lives to service projects before the responsibilities of life reel us back in to reality. For me, one of the beauties of this sabbatical opportunity has been the ability to set aside my normal responsibilities and dedicate my services as a helper of people. My service project goal was ambitious in the sense that I wanted to volunteer my time to as many Abilene organizations as possible, but after meeting with the staff at Meals on Wheels it was apparent they needed my help the most during a shorthanded week. I spent all last week volunteering with Meals on Wheels, taking on a different route each day. The fact that the routes were different each time made it a lot of fun because I never knew where I would need to go and I got to meet a lot more people. Although I had participated in Meals on Wheels in the past, spending an entire week there has provided me a heightened sense of appreciation for what the employees and regular community members accomplish daily. I plan to return to Meals on Wheels and help in any way I can before the end of my sabbatical and I encourage those of you who will be serving in Abilene to find an opportunity to reach out to the folks at meals on wheels.
Until next time,
JZ