Action Mel

After our big weekend I was tired and had a restful day with Merv.  Mel had an action day with a surprise ending.  She was booked to attend an interview at ARAFMI in East Perth this morning.  Last Thursday we took the train and did a 'dummy run.'  Some times it just easier to do rather than explain instructions.  We perfected the walk from Claisebrook station to ARAFMI using the pedestrian overpass and checking the traffic when it stopped at the road. 
Today Mel was on her own and I kept the iPhone close in case she needed help.  She didn't.  The lady she was due to meet was away sick but staff scheduled her to see another staff member a few hours later.  I would had thought she may have gone home and returned later but she took the initiative and went a few train stops onto Perth before returning.  There is
much to see in Perth with a few hours to spare.
After her return the staff member chatted to her finding out she was not only hoping to volunteer to share her mental health story at a local high school but also searching for suitable ongoing volunteer work.
It was suggested Mel can volunteer her time in the ARAFMI office.  Something I hadn't considered.  I was pleased it was suggested.  It is good to hear the excitement in her voice.  I only hope Mel's vision of volunteering is realised and comes to fruition.  So many times her vision has been squashed along with her hopes.