Our third day into the project was an independent day of giving. The original idea was to write letters to people we love and care about, letting them know how much they mean to us. I took the concept and tweaked it a little to fit my own style.
I prefer phone calls because I like talking to my friends and family personally, to hear the sound of their voices. Plus, (sometimes) I am terrible at keeping in touch with people that I haven't seen or heard from in a while. So, I called a few of my family members and friends, just to tell them I miss them and I love them. It was so great to talk to some old buddies; they were genuinely excited and appreciative of the gesture. And of course I enjoyed catching up and hearing about their lives, too. Hopefully, this will inspire me to be better at staying in touch!
On another note, I want add an anecdote relating to some previous posts about "situational" giving. I came upon a great opportunity for giving, one that was only possible because of a situation I encountered. I saw the homeless man again, the very same guy from Day 1 whom we gave sweet tarts to. He was sitting at his usual spot, under the 170 bridge on Olive st. So I passed him, went straight to Jimmy John's and ordered the biggest, meatiest sandwich they had. I walked back and gave the meal to him, just as he was leaving. He said "God bless you" several times before walking away. I truly think he was appreciative, but also shocked (understandably so).
Now, I know it's not possible to go buy a meal for all homeless people we see, every time we see them. Some could argue that my money could have been better spent donating it to a homeless shelter. But I saw an opportunity to give. Hopefully it helped.
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