10 years ago a friend asked if I would do a two day course with her
she didn't want to do it on her own
Of course I said yes...hadn't learnt to say no then!
and that is how I came to be a member of the Red Cross disaster relief teams
The years passed and fortunately I was never called upon to assist anywhere
Now, ten year on and I truly don't remember anything we learnt, have lost my notes
from here
Which brings me to this afternoon, when the phone rang
The Red Cross calling
Would I be available?
over the next few days?
for the evacuation centre
if it is needed?
So what did I say...?
Why
YES
of course!!!!!
Obviously I still haven't learnt to say
NO!!!!
I think have heard of this town
I have now looked up how to get there
through three areas that are also likely to be flooded
and have I told you
I am terrified
of storms
I hate
driving
Soooo why can't I say
NO
she didn't want to do it on her own
Of course I said yes...hadn't learnt to say no then!
and that is how I came to be a member of the Red Cross disaster relief teams
The years passed and fortunately I was never called upon to assist anywhere
Now, ten year on and I truly don't remember anything we learnt, have lost my notes
from here
Which brings me to this afternoon, when the phone rang
The Red Cross calling
Would I be available?
over the next few days?
for the evacuation centre
if it is needed?
So what did I say...?
Why
YES
of course!!!!!
Obviously I still haven't learnt to say
NO!!!!
I think have heard of this town
I have now looked up how to get there
through three areas that are also likely to be flooded
and have I told you
I am terrified
of storms
I hate
driving
Soooo why can't I say
NO
trust me.....
ReplyDeletethey will accept even inept volunteers!!!
hahahaha
they will probably throw you a paper to read that will bring it all back.
what you learned is there...
it just stored in a file on your brain 'chip'
with a bit of prodding , it will all come back to you!
love you! xxx
Oh I truly hope so!!!!!
DeleteI'm not great at saying "no" either :)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it will all be fine, just keep safe x
We haven't had the rain yet and it does appear it is not quite as bad as they expected...so...with a bit of luck I won't be needed!!!!!
DeleteI can't say 'no' either. I guess they think that if you're trained that you can be put to good use - and they're probably right. The people in need will be glad of all the help they can get.
ReplyDeleteDrive safely, and I'm sure you will be a fantastic volunteer and your help greatly appreciated :)
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