After eight months I got a phone call from a friend who had heard about a job, which she thought I might like to consider.  I called the place she told me to and requested an application.  When I received it, the job sounded too good to be true!  The position was with a local non-profit organization associated with the hospital, and requiring the skills and experience that I had acquired in all my volunteer work.  I applied for the position of Coordinator of The Spiritual Companioning Program, a part-time position with adequate pay.  I applied and was granted an interview.  I enjoyed the women I interviewed with, and the next morning I was offered the job.

I absolutely love this job!  I find Spiritual Companions to volunteer their time with a low-income elder who has requested one.  I interview the senior citizen and then find a volunteer who might be interested, and bring them together.  I recruit, give workshops, hold meetings, and keep records and statistics for a wonderful staff, serving incredible seniors.  I’m privileged to witness the transformation, which takes place when the older people have someone visiting them.  Together they increase their spirituality…….and mine.

End Chapter 9.

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