PLEASE MEET VICTOR AND LANA:
wiggleROOM:
Victor was struggling, he had been stabbed with an ice-pick the week before, needing emergency room stitches. Being homeless in Seattle had him scared. His mind was made up to head home to Stockton CA. The Facing Homelessness community rallied and purchased his bus ticket home, wishing him the very best.
Victor met me at the Greyhound Bus Station the next day, half an hour early. He was ready to get on the bus. Nervous but excited. Then his girlfriend Lana showed up. Victor looked at me and said, "Give me five minutes", and walked around the corner with her. Fifteen minutes later I went to look for them as it was nearing time to board.
They were sitting next to each other on the curb. One look at them and I said, "You're not getting on that bus are you?"
It was a good reminder how everything needs wiggle-room. It's so easy to expect, or even want, people in need to accept help offered. In those moments we think we know what is best.
I had to remind myself that stuff happens, and usually for a reason. It is easy to get off base when I try to direct the outcome of kindness rather than just offering kindness for kindness sake.
Sending LOVE to Victor & Lana for their journey together!
SODO neighborhood | Rex
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wiggleROOM