On August 25th, the Damascus United Methodist Church and the Damascus Lions Club held a Community Blood Drive. It was scheduled from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the Dining Hall of the Church. Cathy Heinbaugh, DUMC and Charlie Hertel, DLC were in charge. Results – 30 People gave blood; 34 Units of blood collected. The Red Cross had made some changes in their organization; it went smoothly. There were 8 helpers; I was 1. I volunteered to be at the snack and drinks table, being sure they were ready to leave. I was entertained by three small children, who’s Mother was giving blood. They asked questions, ate cookies, drank water. The found it hard to sit still. I asked questions. We played games, they told jokes; we laughed a lot. They were with me for 2 hours. These three and I entertained each other. When Mother was ready to go, they wanted to stay. I encouraged them to tell her about all the things we talked about. She thanked me for taking care of them; out they went. They had entertained me for those 2 hours. Even though they had been a challenge; I missed them when they were gone. As they left, they had asked when Mother would be giving blood again.
King Lion Joy