Silence

This week, I had a really bad experience when my voice machine that I use to talk with would not work! It would not even turn on! Sometimes, you don't realize how much you count on something until it is gone.
I was really upset. I was so upset that I was ready to quit my volunteer job because I felt I could not really talk to people anymore. I felt powerless.
As I was thinking all of this, my machine came on! It worked for a few days but quit again on me today.
So, tomorrow it is being shipped off for repairs to Pittsburgh. Thanks to you, Bridget and David, for helping me get my machine repaired. It is really a life line for me.

For all of my readers, please pray for all of those with disabilities of any kind who count on machines and the help of others to get through the day! I know I will be praying, too!

The Power of Words

I am so proud of the youth volunteers who have come to Union Mission this summer! Not only have they worked really, really hard, they have taken the time to write to their elected officials about homelessness. Here is what a few had to say:

"I've learned that homeless people just need a little bit of help. There are too many stereotypes that have to do with homelessness and it needs to stop."

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"After meeting these people (UMI's clients) and talking with them about their struggles, I realized that these people are just like you and i."

Guys, this really touches my heart! Thanks for all your hard work. Let's all try to look past quick judgements and stereotypes and see people for who they truly are!