Today was like many other Wednesday's that we serve at the Warming House in the afternoon preparing, serving, cleaning up and interacting with the guests who are there for various reasons. I know that the team, many times, views it as a less than desirable obligation but I have come to realize that this will impact them later in life when perspectives change. The big difference today occurred while I was driving two of the guests home tonight after dinner.
We are approaching a date that was a tragic one in town when a few homes burned down one evening and two young children perished in the fire. The guests in my car were residents of one of those homes. During our drive home she shared how important the Warming House is to her and her family as it serves as a very strong support structure and how much she appreciates the time spent by all of the volunteers that help out there. She was adamant about the valuable purpose that this serves the community and how important it was for her during that most difficult time as the, unfortunate, anniversary approaches.
We have served at the House of Warmth for three years now and I appreciate the contributions that the team has made for the local community. Many talk about what they would like to do to help out and make a difference, the members of the men's swim team are making a difference and it is appreciated.
4 comments:
Good stuff Coach! I remember the warming house wasn't something that was on our radar back in the day but to know that one of the best athletic programs on campus is giving back to a needy community is truly awesome... exemplary of what St. Bonaventure University is all about!
Sean, Thank You! It is good to hear of the work that you and the program are doing to broaden the experiences of the scholar athletes in the program and to help others less fortunate. Great job keeping it all in perspective.
Hey coach! Remember that time you tried to make ginger bread cookies... and they turned into your famous warming house ginger bread flatbread?
Oh Yes jimmy, the flatbread story is one of my favorite ones and it is not me that it is tied to!!! Nice try!! Happy T-giving.
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