#21 Saying Goodbye to AHV Louisiana Flood Response
How can a simple room with an air mattress, outdoor furniture and a clothes line feel like home and a group of people feel like family in just one month?? I truly had to hold back tears as I vacuumed the room, picked my bag and then got warmly hugged by each volunteer & staff. I felt like their pseudo mom. I'd totem up early and made pancakes for all as a Valentine treat and a Thank You. As is the tradition, at the last meeting anyone leaving is asked to speak. Gorky from Turkey was leaving too. He got dressed up to give his speech. It was, "Thanks." Of course mine was a bit longer. I told them I was proud to have been one of them & admired each & hoped to see them again. I thanked them for being patient with me at the work sites. Prayed they'd have a good future but knew they'd make the best of whatever happened. Many said to me they looked forward to seeing me again at another AHV site and we'll keep in touch. But I know that may not happen, so I Facebooked many & take a part of them, my notes and memories with me.
Good by Michele, Rob, Aline, Lance, Turku, Dan, Mitch, Geoff, Dottie, Andrianna, David, John, Janene, Janene, Jimmy, Bob, Gorky, Ryan, Emma, Brett, Brandon (Bubba), Charlie, Jodi, Alyse, Julie, Drew, Mark, Sarah, Kaitlyn...
I'll probably forget most names...but not their caring spirit!!
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