October Adventures

October Service Hours- 3 Total Service Hours- 6 Family/ Giving Back- October has been a tough month for me. I’ve had to prioritize my studying schedule as well as give time to my family as this was a rough time for all of us due to the passing of my grandmother. I have experienced many things these last few weeks but one of the most important lessons I learned was the value of time. Due to Covid, my family and I were only allowed to visit my grandmother for 4 hours a day. Although this may seem sufficient for someone who can be independent, my grandmother was unfortunately bed bound. We would visit her and make sure she was fed as she was unable to eat on her own. Due to the pandemic, we were restricted from seeing her for several months and then finally were granted permission to visit her for a few hours every day. She had become severely weak and loss her usual adequate appetite. This personal experience taught me how lonely family members must have felt due to being sep...