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4/23/2020

 
During this season of "Stay Home, Stay Safe,"  our Call Center Volunteers haven't been in the office and we sure miss them! They are wonderful people who truly care for our clients.

Because they are out, this has been an opportunity for Love INC Staff to reconnect with both "old" and "new" Neighbors in Need. We Have been intentionally calling seniors and others who may be even more isolated during this time. Each time we get them on the phone, they express how thankful they are to have an "outside" voice to speak with!

We made a call to one individual, who has received services from Love INC on and off for several years. She is older and much less mobile than when she was younger. She has always been delightful to speak with! Being alone so much can help one become reflective. For the first time in all the years we have known her, we got to hear stories from an earlier time in her life. When she was a young Mom, she and her family apparently lived in the Philippines for  quite some time. She wasn't allowed to work while there, so she decided to create a volunteer program helping people to obtain needed items upon their arrival in the country, or dispersing those items when they moved away. While she was sharing about these experiences, her voice was filled with joy and legitimate pride in this accomplishment that helped to serve many. It was truly fun to listen to her reminisce.

It makes us wonder how many stories we miss hearing because we are too busy to be still and listen to others? Or, perhaps we miss  hearing stories because people are sometimes too isolated to share with others?

This was such a sweet, fun, and gentle reminder to not neglect or forget people whom God loves - whether old or young, isolated or not. When we can connect and listen, we truly can know one another better.  Our Neighbors are not just the sum of notes in a file, or a need that has to get processed... They each have rich, full stories to share. How can we continue to impart value to others? How can we better listen and show love to God's precious children? 
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I am so thankful that organizations like you exist for the people who are in need of someone that they can talk with. This is actually the first time that I have known what you actually do and I have to say that it made my heart feels so overwhelmed for the people that you were able to help. With this being said, on behalf of the people that you have helped, I would like to thank you and I am hoping that you will continue to spread love and make this world a better place. I would really love to speak with one of your representatives one day.


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