One of the coolest things about CAP (Computers Assisting People) is the people you deal with. Not just the recipients and the volunteers, though they have stories that could fill several volumes.
Because we are volunteers and many of our large donation pickups need to be done during office hours, we sometimes use guys from local shelters and other agencies that we have a relationship with.
Just last week we worked with some guys just out of prison. They are always good for some fascinating stories but this one stuck with me.
We took them to the Galleria after a work session so they could get something to eat. One of the men had just been released from prison after 16 years. His eyes grew as he looked at the plethora of choices available at the food court. He hadn’t been able to select his food - and certainly not such a variety - in over 16 years.
He settled on some Chinese food, which he had never had before.
Remember that the next time you are feeling unfotrtunate or depressed - and count your blessings.
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