For the last 7 months I have been a Big Sister in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. My 'little sister' is a darling and typical 15 year old girl. She has plenty to talk about and lots of things she wants to do.
I do have to say that it wasn't the easiest start. We had trouble planning which days I could come, and what to do..... but she is a great sport, helps with activity ideas, and is excited about whatever we are doing.
For 7 months I drop her off back to her house and she'd walk directly down stairs to her room. Like I wasn't even there! Never said thanks, or bye, or see ya.... just - gone.
I was left standing there like --- ooookay.
BUT!
Last week! It came!
We didn't even do anything special. We spent the 2 hours making pasta for dinner and playing rock band at my house. I drove her home and walked her inside - she walked into the next room - just like before - but as I was leaving from the kitchen she yelled BYE KIM!!
YYEEEAAAHHH!!
Success! I know it seems so small it's lame. But it's huge -let me tell you.
Now a small pitch for this. I work for this organization - and we NEED volunteers. I know it sound intimidating and time consuming - it's not. You only need to do 2 activities a month and a couple ours each time.
YOU CAN NOT TELL ME that you DO NOT have 2 hours every other week that is not just laying around. Seriously. That COULD be used for bowling, or movies, or rock band, or baking, or frisbee.... with kid! It really is fun and it really is worth it.
It takes a community to raise a child. :) What could you possibly loose???
Check out THIS and THIS video for inspiration
And the bbbsu website for detailed information.
(we take couples matches too!)
Little Sister!!
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