#help portrait

Help-portrait was honestly so heart warming today. Though it's not a huge event in Des Moines, the people that came were amazing. I met a guy who had just been out of jail who is currently trying to find a job to support the family he has, and he was perfectly content with going into the fast food business. I also met a woman who had two sons, both who are always in and out of the hospital a lot, and trying to get through another divorce. Impressively, she has stayed strong through it all. Another man that came in told us that he was a bounty hunter. When asked, "what has been the most interesting thing that has happened on the job?" he said he once had to chase someone through town who was carrying a gun. Events like this make me strive to do better with everything I do in my life and to help others. I love listening to the stories of the lives of people and where they came from. It makes me feel better when others feel like they have someone to listen to, and a place where it is safe to go. I'm so glad I had the chance to volunteer for Help-portrait again this year.