Today I completed my first day of volunteering at the Alzheimer's Association. I tell you, it is good to be back in an office. It is really good, because I only sit there for 4 hours a week! My job is to assist Catherine (the regional director for education) with her office stuff and the hotline. People call in with their issues or questions and I help them find a solutions or calm them down. I can already tell this will be interesting. I have a special place in my heart for the elderly... specially ones with Alzheimer's. My grandparents both had forms of Dementia and I watched them deteriorate into nothing as the years past. I know the strain it puts on the caregiver, the family, and their friends. Sitting in the office, talking to these people really hit home. I pray that they are able to find a cure soon or ways to prevent this disease.
With volunteering for the organization I am also helping with the 5k in November. At first I thought it might be fun to run the race and quickly realized how hard it was to run 5k's when I was young and in shape. So instead I will help with setup, registration, and cleanup. I will also cheer on the people who decide to run... If you want to run/walk in the event let me know. I can hook you up with the information you would need to participate!
On a school note... I officially completed my first paper as a full time student! YAY... I think. :)
Now to write a zillion more and study for many quizzes!!
Happy Weekend to you all! I will be at the beach tomorrow, thinking of everyone who has to work!
This picture is my very own, shot at Fort Myers Beach at Sunset....
