04.21.08Intersection
This weekend saw a lot of action.
Danielle and I participated in Intersection. Along with several students from IWU, ISU, and some folks around the community we worked at Kids Club East in Bloomington. I really struggled with selfishness all week; every time I thought about getting up to start the day at 8:30 I was filled with dread and loathing that left me feeling pretty much like the scum of the earth.
We spent the day cleaning the daycare center. It was quite a lot of work. I’ve never cleaned so many toys in my life. Some of them were quite grimy. This is in no way a slight on the good people at Kids Club East, as I’m certain they are quite busy with the kids who come by. Speaking of which there were some wonderful children there who were incredibly cute.
After spending the day cleaning and playing with kids Danielle and I were both happy to be child-less at this point in our lives. Someday definitely, but thank goodness it’s not right now.
We missed out on the evening’s celebration of the day’s work due to a prior engagement. It would have been nice to see photos and video of what the other two groups of folks were up to (either organizing a senior citizen’s dance or working with homeless people at the Jesus House).
One thing I’m realizing very much lately is just how many opportunities there are in this community to get involved; people are always organizing things and helping those in need. Maybe it’s the presence of State Farm, but there are a lot of good neighbors here.
