A month ago an e-mail came out to our stake asking for volunteers to work at a warehouse out in Aurora (about 30 minutes away) to help inventory and sort supplies for Afghan refugees.
As soon as I read the e-mail, I knew this was what I needed to do. I have been praying for years for an opportunity like this- to feel needed and useful in helping an underserved and hurting population, while not sacrificing my family.
I started last week. My shift is every Monday from 9-12 for the next 6 months.
I LOVE it! I cannot even tell you how much I love it! If I could stay there all day every day I would! But, in reality, this is a perfect balance for our family right now.
Yesterday we had a huge order come in. The LDS Church has donated $35,000 to each of three refugee resettlement organizations, and. we got 40 beds and mattresses delivered to inventory and organize. It's pretty awesome to see. It's just a drop in the bucket for how big of a need there is, but it's still awesome to be a part of.
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This is awesome and so you! I'm so glad you found an opportunity that works for you and your family right now.
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