Again, through my window I see many things here at RMH-Oak Street, but one of my favorite things is when former families come back and I recognize them as they drive in to the parking lot. Today, a great family came by for a visit and a night of BINGO before a 6 month check-up. It's great to see their smiling faces and to catch up on what they've been up to since we last saw them. Visits like this really bring joy for me and the work we do here at RMHC-UM.
The family from today in particular is fun because they have made it their mission to collect hundreds of pounds of pop tabs to help raise funds for the charity. It all started with just a few pounds and a delivery after a few months away from the RMH. Six months ago they delivered over 500 pounds, and today another 290! Hauling pop tabs in 15 degree weather isn't my favorite part of the job, but catching up with them while we worked and hearing about the first semester of high school made it all worth it in the end.
Here's a photo from the summer drop off - if only it were still flip flow weather here in Minnesota!
