A few weeks ago, I happed upon an organization called Medshare and decided to spend a few hours volunteering. It is a marvelous organization with a mission to serve the world's needy. Medical supplies that are unused or discarded are shipped to Medshare and volunteers check expiration dates, count, box and ship these supplies to the needy both in the United States as well as to other nations throughout the world. Medical mission trips are also invited to "purchase" medical supplies at a very nominal fee. I spent most of my time checking expiration dates on very small packages of iodine.
This past Saturday, I ventured off once again to volunteer at Medshare, and found myself sorting through tapes and gauzes with one other volunteer. A large group of women came into volunteer and I was intrigued by their relationship with each other and decided to ask what the nature of their organization was. The response brought joy to my heart. They are a group of four women who call themselves "Divas on Deck". They have made it their goal for the last few years to go on vacation together. Most recently, these four woman decided that as much as they enjoy their vacation week together, they need to reach out further. They are doing this by mentoring to young women. This brought these dynamic woman accompanied with a half dozen "tweens" to Medshare to volunteer. This is not an established organization like the Girls Scouts; it is just four women trying to make a difference in the world by mentoring to young teens.
If each and every one of us took the time to reach out like these women have, this world would be a better place. I admire these women. They should be lauded for what they are doing.
