Cait Pugliese |
Working on the campus of Loaves & Fishes it’s easy to get caught up in the negative. Every day you see hundred of homeless individuals who just can’t seem to catch a break. They are tired, hungry, sick, victimized and for most of those I see battling addiction. Many of the people I meet have life stories that will break your heart and are the true definition of survivors. It is easy to feel defeated and think for a moment there is no way you can possibly make a difference. However, amongst all the sadness, desperation and heartbreak are glimmers of hope. All too often when I ask a guest how he or she is doing that day the answer I receive is “I am blessed.”
I’ve seen a lot these past few months. I’ve experienced sadness, hope, loss, happiness and far more emotions than I could ever list. I have met people who really tested my resolve and my confidence in myself. I have met people who I believe have made me a better person and helped shape who I will be for the rest of my life. One thing I am sure I have gained from this year is a new answer when someone asks me how I am. I will simply respond that I am blessed.
Cait Pugliese - Loaves and Fishes - Sacramento, CA
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