Why did I have to pick this day? I mean, at first it sounded like a good idea. At church, Mom and I signed up to volunteer at the shelter for homeless families. How was I supposed to know that the day I signed up for would be Summer Fun Day at the pool?

Summer Fun Day is the best! They play cool mu-sic, sell treats for half price, and even give away prizes. All my friends will be there. And I’m going to miss it, which really stinks. I had begged Mom to change our volunteering day to a different day, but she said it was too complicated. She had arranged to be off work today, and the shelter was counting on us to be there today.