Once again a travel interruption to bring you this very important update:
Today I volunteered at the non-profit Meals on Wheels to deliver food to the needy. I mean really? How time consuming could that be? And I really needed to give back since I’m fortunate enough to have electricity, an internet connection and stores that are open in my neighborhood.
Well let’s start by getting to Meals on Wheels’ headquarters from my neighborhood. Needing the exercise, I walked. One hour and 15 minutes later I arrived promptly at 11:00 a.m, expecting to have responsibility for delivering several meals.
“Ms. Craig, you have a meal to deliver to Jay Street and Greenwich Ave. Thank you for helping.”
One meal? Really? Hmm…well I am in midtown and that location is near Battery Park. Which equates to FAR.
Continuing down Lexington Avenue (turning into Lafayette) I came upon a ton of people waiting at a bus stop. Yeah! Most buses were traveling to Brooklyn, but finally after about 20 minutes of waiting a local Manhattan bus arrived. Yeah! However, after traveling about ten blocks (which took about 30 minutes) an announcement was made. That was the last stop for this route.
Back to walking…
One hour and 15 minutes later, I arrived at Jay and Greenwich.
“Oh, yes, Ms. O is on the eleventh floor. As you know there’s no electricity here. Do you have a flashlight?”
Me: No.
“Well here you go, borrow this one. Down the hall and up the stairs to the eleventh floor.”
Eleven very dark and creepy floors later, I knocked on Ms. O’s door.
Hello Ms. O…I’m here to deliver your meal from Meals on Wheels.
“Is it kosher?”
ms. o
Ms. O was a trip! Loved her!
(Let’s just say I got home around 3:30 p.m…I mean really? How time consuming could it be to deliver one meal?)
Heading back to the real Holland! Stay tuned!
Bless you…..is it kosher…
The face of the lady tells it all. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story. Well you got your exercise and an experience you can add to all the memories.
I just googled the address, erm, yes that is far, but than, who cares, you were an angel for that one lady for that day.
Thanks for the update.
4.5 hours of being an angel on foot/wheels. Thank you, Robin, for volunteering that one meal. And thank you, Ms. O, for letting her take your picture!
Oh, and BTW, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
Yes, you were the angel of the day for Ms O. Many blessings to you for the good work you did yesterday and the good work you do everyday…xxooo & always MORE!! GH
Oh, how we laughed out loud at this story!!! Ms. O’s comment & picture are worth a thousand words. Indeed a great story to add to the memory books. We love you BIG!!!! Xoxo
Way to go Robin! what a day, it must have been so rewarding even if very tiring
and Happy Birthday to you 🙂
As my mother would say, you’ve earned yourself a few more jewels in your crown for that trek 🙂 Good for you for jumping in to help! I’m certain you made Mrs. O’s day, not just because you brought her a meal, but for your company as well. A lovely story and I’m sure a memory you will never forget.
Have a wonderful weekend!