Perspectives
So today was my last day at my work... I felt bitter at the end of the day because I didn't get a chance to say good bye to so many people. I didn't get a chance send out the official emails or even have a peaceful exit as I finished up some work, documented my projects, backed-up all the codes, changed the phone message and other exit-chores designed to wipe off any trace of my existence or contribution to this company... I realized I didn't even get a chance to spend any time with JC and 2K. We've supported each other through all kinds of personal tragedies, triumphs and changes and I feel like I was cheated out of a proper good bye.
So on the bus ride home, I was feeling rather blue... I was certaintly not looking forward to serving dinner at City Team Ministries in Oakland. Tonight was my church community group's community service event and the thought of serving and clean up after 50 to 60 homeless folks just didn't sound fun. However, at the end of the night it was the best thing for me. I got a chance to talk and interact with those who have so much less than I. I have a home, a beautiful wife who I love, great friends, family, an old job and a new job. God has truely blessed me. It's cliche' to say that dealing with those less fortunate than you puts everything in focus... but it's true. Instead of feeling cheated I'm grateful that I got a chance to work with amazing people who became my great friends...
So on the bus ride home, I was feeling rather blue... I was certaintly not looking forward to serving dinner at City Team Ministries in Oakland. Tonight was my church community group's community service event and the thought of serving and clean up after 50 to 60 homeless folks just didn't sound fun. However, at the end of the night it was the best thing for me. I got a chance to talk and interact with those who have so much less than I. I have a home, a beautiful wife who I love, great friends, family, an old job and a new job. God has truely blessed me. It's cliche' to say that dealing with those less fortunate than you puts everything in focus... but it's true. Instead of feeling cheated I'm grateful that I got a chance to work with amazing people who became my great friends...
Labels: church, community service, job
posted by mellowpig @ 10:46 PM
2 Comments:
At 6:50 PM,
James said…
Yeah, I was feeling kinda PO'd toward the end of Friday as well because I got inundated with trivial tech support items, so I couldn't hang out as much as I wanted.
I never liked serving food as a one time community service project. I alway felt disconnected from the folks there. Now doing it on a consistent basis allows you to feel more connected. It reminds me of dragging high school students to do a beach clean-up in the Sunset when they have no vested interest in that neighborhood. After surveying the student's and creating avenues for them to create their own service projects we were able to do things in communities that were more relevant to them. E.g., one of the kid's decided that he'd like organize his classmates to provide computer tutoring to new immigrant student's at his former school. It turned into a dope service project.
But what do I know, the only service I'm doing is busting a few 3's over 2k at work. LOL.
At 9:44 PM,
mellowpig said…
yeah, I know what you mean about doing a one-time service project. I've served at BOSS(Building Opportunities For Self-Sufficiency) and at the Bay Area Rescue Mission and I think City Team Ministries might be the best place for me to serve. It's in my community and I get a chance to interact with their staff and those that they serve. By the way there's an organization called One Brick for those that can't commit but still would like to volunteer. They're sort of a like a volunteer clearing house...
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