09/23/2026
I usually am silent. I post very few memories or moments on social media and just stick to posting about my baked goods etc. Those that know me well know that I’m an introvert at heart and don’t complain, keep a tight mouth, and keep things in my heart but unfortunately, my humanity shows from time to time and this is one of those times.
Volunteer work is a BIG part of who I am and how I raised my kids. I have volunteered for church events, school events, and work events most of life, from childhood to the present day. I don’t look for recognition and my name up in lights. I usually ask for everyone to remain silent and not make a fuss for the tasks I complete and/or participate in. I’m quite happy in my silence but perhaps it’s time to speak up and say a lot of something.
The next time you attend a fundraising event, please remember to remain humble and be kind, be patient, and to take others around you into account-step outside yourself. The next time you order food from a kitchen/outdoor vendor before you begin to complain that your order is taking a little too long or how the food might have been just a little too salty or perhaps a little greasy or SPICY. Remember something important, the people working said events are volunteers. Some of these volunteers come from out of town and spend a little over a week to help put on these events. Some close their small businesses to help. Some even use their vacation time and work outside in the grueling humidity and heat to help make these events as pain free for visitors that come to support and to help the volunteers to set up their booths etc. These volunteers are not professional cooks etc and the reason sometimes your order may take a little longer than normal is because there is a 75 plus year old woman making your enchiladas fresh to order, there is a crew of 75 plus year old men working behind the scenes frying your fish, there is a 73 plus year old woman cutting your vegetables. The next time the food may not be to your liking remember there is an older gentleman cooking. If you are younger or older and you feel you can make/cook things better then be better and volunteer! Be proactive and be part of the solution NOT the problem. Come taste and see how difficult yet rewarding volunteer work can be. Bring your spatula and say Mr Krabs I can make better Krabby Patties and I am here to VOLUNTEER and help. We all can’t be the next YouTube star, or famous influencer, or Lottery winner and that’s ok. You can still make a difference in your life and the lives of others and be a WINNER by volunteering and serving others from your heart!
