Going back to school ... sort of

That's how I'd describe myself this morning. You see, today I go for my 'orientation' at a local hospital where I'll be volunteering. Next month, I'll go for palliative care training.

Volunteering to visit with patients is something I've wanted to do for a long time. When I was working, it would not have been practical. When I first retired a year and a half ago, I was in such emotional pain, I was in no position to assist anyone. At the time, I was barely able to take care of myself.

Today, a much stronger, happier, calmer woman will walk into the orientation session. I of course have much to learn, but I'm ready.

Last night, I selected the outfit I'd wear today. I picked good walking shoes and came 'this close' to filling a backpack for myself with snacks for me and the other volunteers! I still might do that.😜

This is really the first time I've volunteered for anything. I sincerely applaud those of you who have been doing this a lifetime, and MANY of you have.

We all do things in our own time when we're ready. I can always tell if I'm on the right path by how I feel about something. We all can. Suffices to say, I feel very good about today's endeavour.