06/04/2026
Let's talk about yesterday for a moment.
Yesterday, we sorted food at the Ottawa Food Bank, and it was one of the nicest experiences we have had volunteering.
The people were friendly, and there was a sense of peace there that I can't quite explain. I left feeling like I needed to come back, to keep giving my time to families who really need it.
Listen, we sell homes. Homes that families live in, create memories in, and build lives in. Not all of those times are easy, and I recognized that before, but after yesterday, I realize it more than ever.
The ever-so-kind magician, we decided to nickname him that after he claimed to be able to figure out what was in unlabelled cans to trick us, who led us through the day was amazing. He said one line that may have been my tipping point:
"We don't just give people food, we want to help give them dignity."
Oh, that landed. Hard.
There is so much room for giving. There is so much space in your heart, more than you know.
Whoever you choose to give your time to, and if you don't have time and are donating, know that you are light in human form.
Ottawa Food Bank, I cannot thank you enough for yesterday because, as much as you think we helped you, I think you heal little pieces of us.
And as a side note, did you know the hardest donation to get is baby items?
Tuck that nugget away for future you.