I have been so privileged to participate in several years of Rake Up Boise. The first year was a little rough in having to cut out early leaving fellow friends left to finish up a monstrous yard by themselves. But this last year’s event was great. A bunch of friends and I joined another office team and had such a blast knocking out three yards in less than three hours.

What wasn’t different was who showed up. Every time we do a service project I can almost predict who will and who will not show up. Even to the point that I can give you names of who will arrive late and/or leave early!

Maybe it’s just personalities or maybe it’s more. I can’t say that I’ve always been one to stop and volunteer. In fact, I think I spent much of my life so busy that I missed out on and had an excuse for every opportunity to give of my time. I am trying to reverse that now. Sorry to be so mushy around the holidays, it’s just that I had so much fun this last year meeting new people, cheering on my friends, and helping those unable to help themselves. Hopefully I’ll see you out there again next year as well!

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