Tuesday March 8th
Today was our second day of service. We departed to Easter Seals, which here in Miami is relatively well funded, and is able to serve those experiencing onset dementia and Alzheimers, as well as a children and family program. The very invigorating and inspiring CEO of the non-profit met with us personally before the day began. This is how it played out. As we stood in the lobby awaiting direction, an assertive woman in heels walked in, confidently said “welcome, I am _______ and we will be meeting in here.” She quickly opened the door, turned to shake each of our hands upon walking into the apparent board room, and swept us up in a wondrous whirlwind of executive and administrative speech. It is clear how her employees and volunteers are so driven. She oozes charisma and tact. If there is a job that needs done, you can be sure she will find the method and motivation to see to it done, and done properly. I like her style. I aspire to be the type A personality she (before coffee even) easily exudes, in my own career.
After a thorough discussion, in which Erin was casually offered a job for her pertinent questions regarding infant and young child care, we moved down the hall to work with elderly clients enjoying a portion of the day away from home. (remember Easter seals attempts to be a “halfway house”- allowing clients to still live at home, family to maintain their own lives, and offer affordable care for minorities and underprivileged individuals: the perfect trifecta.
The gentleman in the back, Karmi (Cameron) was introduced as having great stories to tell, he’s a card, and such by the nurses. I don’t know why, but the nurse chose me to be paired with him. I felt lucky and maybe not worthy of the apparent honor. Karmi and I quicly became good friends, and found a common interest in music (he played French horn, to my trumpet) and aviation: he was an avionics technician and private/ small aircraft commercial pilot. I still have much to prove in the aviation industry.
After 1 pm, we transferred over to Miami University campus to attend a private lecture on the Gate Program, which focuses on young gun offenders.
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