I don't think I could even count the number of times that participants at the Campus have asked me with absolute honesty, "Why in the world would you want to work/volunteer here at this crazy place?" Usually, I just shrug with a smile and tell them that it's never boring. However, after thinking about it more, I think I could give a more honest response. It's for the little moments of hope every single day....
*To have a participant tell me with such excitement that he starts job training this week.
*To see participants that have been around for years get approved for housing.
*To look at the pride on a participant's face as he shows me the review for his exam to become a certified electrician.
*To laugh with people who really wear their emotions on their sleeves...who laugh real laughs.
*To hear prayers for those who are poor from those who I often think of as "the poor"
*To see the transformation of an alcoholic after he has entered into treatment
*To listen to participants tell me how much they appreciate that I always seem to have a smile on my face
*To walk down the alley to work every morning and be greeted by name. In return, to witness the surprise of so many when they realize that I also know their names.
My job is not easy...in fact, there are times when I wonder "why am I doing this again?" But the little moments, the God moments, are what makes it more than worthwhile. These are just some of the reasons why I love what I do.
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