Right before the holidays, I signed up to volunteer at the local food bank. Now that the kids are getting older and more self-sufficient, I wanted to get involved in a more grown-up volunteer situation (as opposed to scouts, 4H, and years of school volunteering - which were all awesome). I got my papers in, got a call and showed up to work... only to be told when I got there that they really didn't have room for any more volunteers at this time. Well, darn.
So I looked into different opportunities, weighing my options, and decided that what I'd really like to do is to volunteer to do is to help local Pagans. I've had my minister's ordination for almost two years now, and haven't done too terribly much with it as of yet. So I've written and filled out some papers, hoping to get the opportunity to work with the chaplain's office in two local hospitals and in the county's prison. I'm currently waiting to hear back (fingers crossed).
I've also been studying a variety of healing/energy type subjects, like Reiki, angel healing and chakras. I have my first Reiki attunement this Wednesday!
In family news, things are going along nice and regular. Work, school, sibling rivalry - the regular, lol. Miss M. is currently in the audition process for her middle school's big play of the year. She bought a ukulele with her Christmas money (watch out, Amanda Palmer!) Oldest is working and studying script writing. Middle guy took wood shop this year, and discovered a real talent, supplying me with both a shelf and an amazing mug tree.
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Best of luck with your volunteer applications! A call to service is not the easiest path so thank you for walking it!
Thanks for the info about donating pagan books. I have way too many duplicates, extras, etc and am going to call my library today. Also the prison ministry gal, too.I have volunteered must of my adult life ranging from Junior League(yes, I know..how odd) to Meals on Wheels currently with my husband. I really consider it almost an obligation to volunteer if you are lucky enough to have extra time.
Dang, this sounds like a lecture....
Blessing s by the cauldron full!
Marion
Well Mrs. B, you sound very busy indeed and I send my thoughts to you so you don't loose sight of what your goal is or will be! I think this will be the year that I will be able to get things done as well. I can not wait for your next posting!
Blessings
Everything Pagan
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Sounds like it's all go at your place; good luck with the volunteering oppertunity search!
Oh no a ukelele! She can ply Lilo & Stitch: The Home Game! Lol. My kids and I volunteered at soup kitchens and Salvation Army when they were younger. I finally decided to venture out and work with abused women for a bit and ran into discrimination there. I am hoping to either work with abused children or a pagan cause next, I figure I shouldn't have any prejudice issues working with other pagans... I hope! Good luck getting on some where. I'm sure you'll do a great job!
How did her auditions go? I hope she was assigned to something she really enjoys!
Ms. M.
Thanks for asking! She had call-backs on Friday and the parts will be posted by the end of the day this Friday. I've got my fingers crossed, while trying to gently stress that not everyone will get a part every time. =P
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