Due to the impending blizzard, today was the last day of the Pards On Wheels ASB trip. Early this morning we embarked on our last day of delivering meals to homebound seniors we had gotten used to seeing each day. Throughout the trip I felt like I gained a better understanding of the value of our service. While at times the delivery schedule seemed routine, there were meaningful conversations and moments where some of the senior citizens needed help that highlighted the significance of our work. Not only does this program provide necessary food, but it is a daily check in for many of the people we interacted with. There were multiple times where I had to make calls because the seniors weren’t feeling well or needed help. Also the gratitude from the service organization we worked with was very apparent. The work we did was not easy or comfortable, and there must be volunteers who get up each day to lug the meal carts in the bitter cold. I was so glad to give these people the break they deserved this week.