Chauffeur for the day

When I went to do my service work on Tuesday I got to do something different than I normally do. Normally I work at the desk, and do little chores around the Hope Lodge, but I got approved to be a driver for the shuttle. The shuttle is one of the most helpful aspects that the Lodge offers because a lot of people come to stay during their cancer treatment and can't afford to bring their cars, so they're stuck in a new place without a way to get around. The shuttle brings those without cars all over New Orleans to their appointments (which can be downtown or in Metairie or anywhere else) and then they call and we pick them back up. Also, even though we're not supposed to, we bring them to the grocery store and other places to pick up the necessities because it's one of the only ways they can get the things they need. I really enjoyed doing this yesterday because it allowed me to talk to the patients one-on-one and hear their story, and when there were multiple people I got to hear about all of the things that they had to go through that day, and just to be a listening ear.

Also, on December 10th, we're having a Homecoming for all of the patients who stayed there to return and see the friends they made while they were there. So if anyone is interested in volunteering let me know!!