@Kardamom Yes, I’ve thought about sitting with the preemies; but, I don’t think I’d handle it very well when one of my little innocents didn’t survive. When it’s an elderly person I convince myself that they lived a long, full life; but when a baby dies, I turn to mush. I’m still arguing with my head that it’s a job that I could handle.
I’ve considered sitting with the elderly without family at a Hospice house so they don’t die alone. I’ve noticed that most families have become way too busy to find time to be with the ones who loved them all their life when that person’s life is ending & that bugs the crap out of me!!!
I’m far from a saint but don’t mind helping where needed. I was raised in a time where you helped your neighbor & my parents taught me to give when I can. I now have plenty of time on my hands & helping others makes me feel that it’s not wasted. People have NO patience with the elderly & I don’t want to “have to be” at a job daily. When I vounteer my time, I gert to choose when I volunteer…. It helps them as well as helping myself!!!