Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Gratitude for the Chance to Help at a Children's Hospice


--by flowergirl, posted Apr 7, 2010

Yesterday was my first day as a volunteer at a childrens' hospice. When I arrived, I was made to feel so welcome by being introduced to everyone, given a cup of tea and then shown round.

The job they needed doing was a pile of ironing, which I was more than happy to do.  The lady in charge of volunteers kept apologising but I was thrilled to be able to help and it felt so good to empty the basket.

I was given a badge and next week will have one with my name on it and I'm so proud of it. I came out feeling as though I had re-entered the outside world. I have been at home for 30 years, first as a foster mum to babies in care then as mum to my own kids and although I have health challenges, I really want to get back to work. Who knows, there might be a vacancy for a nursery nurse at the hospice one day.

I am so gratefull for the chance to help there and for everyone being so kind. There is so much love there.  

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InnerAlchemist wrote: Great that you found the experience so powerful. I wonder what it would be like to transfer the giving attitude you felt from the hospice to your home and to the rest of the world. Imagine all the ripples you would create!
iferlamb wrote: It takes a very special person to serve people as they leave this world. Especially children! My goodness what a strong person you are!

Smiles.
unknown wrote: kindness is a different job blossom ... It survives in the moment ... in the small things ... in serving and in giving ... once one gets addicted to this, life takes a different turn :)
I offer you a lot of love blossom ... take every moment freshly ... and that is a reward dear ... My prayers are with you :) lovingly, deepula :)
merv wrote: Awww I hope you get the job you're looking for at the hospice. Helping others is addicting :-)

Merv
mynona wrote: flowegirl, so proud of you, well done, I know how down you have been yet you have managed to put yourself out there for others, and what a worthy place you have now found to give of your service, wonderful soul that you are, mynona x

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