Volunteerism

I just happened to join the volunteer work for a day last Friday in Ofunato and i could say it was a fulfilling experience. I have been here for six months in the area, but have not really tried to say yes to the invitation to join any volunteer work for some reasons that my work does not allow it. Or i could say some very very personal reason.  I never thought that one day, while working as the diocesan coordinator for foreigners here in the Diocese of Sendai, i would be working cleaning some debris that is still left after the tsunami last Mar. 11, 2011.

We were helping a local restaurant owner who is rebuilding his shop. What is amazing is that, that spirit of being of service to the other is very alive in the group. i happen to work with amazing people and it was that camaraderie which leave a mark for me and made me decide to do another volunteer work again, next week.

Gambarimasu.