A Free Flu Shot

 In the year 2004 there was a shortage of flu vaccine.  Ann avoided the flu shot because one had given her a bad case of the flu while we were attending UT Austin.   

After becoming members of Security Horizons, a Medicare provider, we joined the North Town YMCA.  Posted at the sign-in desk was a yellow flyer stating that flu shots would be given to individuals 65 years of age and older (Vector Crossing) by the North Dallas Share Ministries (NDSM).   

Well in seeking this immunization, I made my way that night to the NDSM location which was extremely difficult to find.  The people were very cordial to me, and I received the sought-after shot.  I then asked the nurse what NDSM was about.   

Hearing about the many services that NDSM provided people in need, I discussed the possibility of volunteering with Ann.  She thought the idea was sound, and so we made our initial visit to NDSM.  We have been active volunteers for over eight years, Ann as an ESL coordinator and front receptionist and I as an interviewer and job counselor.  

There many, many clients for whom we have provided aid and comfort.  We also have realized much personal satisfaction for our work at NDSM.