HELLO!

Bethe wants me to let you know that when the Woodlawn United folks gather at Berwick Camp on Friday July 31^st from 1-3 pm, “do not be concerned with the rain”. Bethe has a plan B, and C. If you have any questions about this gathering, call her at 902-856-0101. Bethe has been sending me photos and the names of people she meets, and the number of gifts she has received, since she arrived. She would love to see you!

Thursday was like the old days, when I was a navigator, I woke early and arrived at the foodbank located in our old-white-heritage church building. Maarten and Danny are away, so Shaureen recruited me to hand out the numbers to the clients. The rain kept people away, it was a small crowd today. I loved my volunteer job, I kept the numbers close by, I carried some bags of food to cars, I carried on conversations with those waiting for their orders and when things slowed down, I talked with the other volunteers. Danny and Maarten are the “gold standard” but I think I got through the morning without any major issues. Lots of people also dropped in to donate bags. This one is my favorite. James was a lot of fun to work with, he had answers for all my questions. At one point, when things were very slow, James took the opportunity to talk over to the sanctuary, and retrieve the donations left after church on Sunday.

After giving out numbers for three and half hours, I shifted gears to be a coffee hour host at Margaret’s House. Actually, Dave serves the coffee, I give out the juice and the treats and make conversation. I know almost all of the guests who arrive, several told me they miss me at the various foodbanks I used to visit as a navigator. That was kind of them to say.

From there it was time to call on members of the church who are facing some health challenges. And from there I visited with two new faces, they recently filled out Newcomer forms. I love these visits and almost always there are people we know in common. It is a very small world.

I left the church near 6 pm. Kim and I later went to Hubbards, to the Shore Club, and watched the Sam Roberts Band. The only downside was…it was standing room only. At 62 and 60, Kim and I are not accustomed to standing that long, and since the concert began at 930 pm, it was hard on Kim, she usually goes to bed at 10 pm. As many of you know, I sleep 2 am to 6 am, very soundly I might add. After such a rewarding day, I sleep even better. I think all is ready for vacation.

Peace, Kevin