of volunteering at Healthcare for the Homeless Houston, I realized that I was completely comfortable working at the dental clinic. I knew where everything was located, I developed a friendship with all of the other volunteers and workers, and I enjoyed talking to the patients before I assisted the dentist in the various procedures that I know like the back of my hand. However, I began to feel like my volunteer services were insignificant and that I was not able to help the homeless patients in their larger and more important problems. When some of the patients truly thanked us for our help, however, it helped me realize that just being there for them, talking with them, and understanding their situation makes a world of difference, allowing them to feel accepted even if they are in a difficult situation and learning that even the smallest kind gesture may mean the world to someone else.
-Duc Lam
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