Missionary Moments

He was big and loud.

He walked into the Employment Center, threw up his arms, and in a loud voice declared,

"I'm looking for a job as a bar tender!"

There was sort of a hush which fell over the room.....and then he broke into a huge grin and said,
"Just kidding!"

I personally loved it and was glad for a moment of laughter in a place where there is too little of it.

Today, I met M; she has no bottom teeth, is about 45 and has lost her home, driving privileges, children, excellent job,  and she has been clean for 30 days.  She is hoping to get hired by the DI while getting her life back in order.

The DI program is phenomenal.  It takes EMPLOYABLE people, teaches them skills, then sends them out to find jobs in the real world.  It is a marvelous program with great success.

The people in the DI program are recovering addicts, extremely shy people, people that other stores won't give a chance till they get some skills, etc.  These employees can work at DI for a limited amount of time and in the time they are there, they take the career workshop and continue to look for employment outside DI.  All the while they are learning cashiering, stocking shelves, pricing, sizing, display techniques, etc.  Oh, it's so great.

RAH talked to a homeless man who is looking for a part-time job.  So sad; he lives in his car, which he doesn't really use for transportation.

I called a lady to tell her about a job and she told me about the job she currently has.....she is miserable.  She tries to get people to sign up for all kinds of aid with Medicaid.  She doesn't believe in it, yet it is her job to get people to use it.

One of my favorite people at the center will not be coming back any more.  She and her husband had to quit their callings early because of his health.  I will miss dear marvelous Sister C.

Another week, another series of interesting people.  And, another week of being so thankful for the blessings of a home, car, family, Gospel.