Last Sunday was slow, relaxing, and I was surprised at the huge change compared to the Target Sunday, which was hectic and chaotic. There were less visitors, but that allowed us to be more intimate with the kids and family. We were able to provide more help and services since there were less people. I also thought that it was a lot of fun helping the kids/ families make their capes because at the same time, we were making art, which is always enjoyable. I found that it was easier to approach this group because there were less people. I asked the kids and families if they needed help with anything. I know that some kids are shy and are afraid to ask for help, even when they need it, so I made sure that they got the help they needed.
The highlight of the day...
There was one family in particular that I was helping where two of the siblings were fighting and I was helping the eldest sister with her cape. One of her siblings hurt the other and they cried, and the eldest sister stopped what she was doing to ask if he was okay and comforted him. I was really surprised by her maturity. This really touched my heart because I'm an older sister as well, and to see that kind maturity in such a young girl made my day. I told her that she was such a good older sister and that she must really love her siblings. I don't know if that made her happy in any way, but I just told her what would make me happy if someone said it to me.
- Queena