It’s hard for the Volunstars to pick a favorite part of each day, never mind a favorite day of the week on these retreats. But, the first day of a retreat is always up there. Seeing the glow in everyone’s face, feeling their happiness, and watching the weight of the world lift off their shoulders; that moment fulfills what the volunteers were looking for. That moment reminds us (even though we never forget) why we are there. We are all there for different reasons, but they all come back to that moment, knowing we have the ability to truly make a positive difference in someone’s life.
Today, which doesn’t happen too often, most of the families showed up right around the same time. Meeting new people can be tough, but entering a room filled with that amount of love (and pink shirts), although it can be overwhelming at times, makes everyone feel like they are exactly where they belong; with their new little pink family. Today was only the beginning, and we are off to a great start. This week will be filled with a lot of love, support, and new things for each and every one of us.