A North Bay man dealing with a serious health problem has discovered that volunteering at the food bank doesn't just help others. It also puts his own life into perspective.
Something as simple as sweeping the floor can be a problem for Russ Davidson. For safety, the retired Sonoma County Sheriff's detective now often wears a bike helmet around the house, and he had to tear out his front lawn because he couldn't operate his mower anymore."They could see the droop. They could hear the slurring in my voice. They could see that my balance was off," Davidson recalled.
At a weekly giveaway in Rohnert Park, people line up down the street to get boxes of surplus food donated by local grocery stores. She said Davidson is usually the first to arrive and last to leave. But because it only lasts for 2-3 hours, it's something he can handle. As appreciative as the people may be to get the food, most have no idea how difficult it can be for Davidson to be out there. After a couple of hours, the work was taking a toll on him.That's the secret Davidson has discovered. The best way to take his mind off his own problems is to focus on the needs of others.
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