Wuxin

The other day I had a Wuxin moment. It wasn't until much later, after it happened, that I realized it.

We volunteered, as part of Silent River Kung Fu, at the drive in movie in Stony Plain the other night. My job was to park cars in the appropriate spot, and row, according to the vehicle size.

As you already know, the weather decided that it was going to give us a good soaking, and light show, while we were doing this. Almost at the exact time we started lol.

Despite the weather, it was a Great time!

For the brave vehicles that decided to roll down their windows for direction (there actually were quite a few surprisingly), all were thankful, and polite. A few of the vehicles that came in were people that I knew (they even recognized me with my mask haha).

One of the people said to me - What are you doing here? You don't even live in Stony Plain! Obviously they know me well enough to know where I live.
With a smile, and no preemptive thought I replied - This is the community of my Kung Fu home, so it is my community as well. And carried on my way to the next vehicle.

Once I was home, ears wrung out, cuddled in warm blankets, I actually reflected, and thought about what I had replied.
This is how I feel. Silent River Kung Fu is home to me. It is not about the walls, floors, and roof; but rather the heart, people, and the experience. I sat and thought about what this 'place' means to my family. I mean, my son has spent more than 11 of his 14 years of age at Silent River Kung Fu. If that is not something to call home, I don't know what is.

If not for Silent River, I would not have been given the opportunity to volunteer in this great community, and be able to allow people to enjoy a great event.
Now, I know the organizers, the people that attended, and community are grateful and thankful that we were there, as it may very well not have been able to happen if we weren't, but that is not what it is about. I feel thankful that I was given the opportunity to help. We need to take all the opportunities that are presented to us that we can, as they may not come along again.

I've made a lot of references to the weather that night - but it really was a Fantastic time! I got to meet new people, and provide some happiness to people, in uncertain times. I wouldn't have changed it (except maybe the lightening!)

If you were unable to make it, or have not taken part in an opportunity like this before, may I suggest that the next time Silent River offers such an opportunity, that you try. It really is an Amazing experience to see the happiness that your little part provides.