Something for the caretaker
By G
@freelancermariagrace (28588)
Philippines
December 11, 2024 12:49am CST
The apartment where I live has a caretaker who cleans the entire building. She shares a room here with her older sister, and both are senior citizens. They have been working for the landlord for many years, so he provided them with a room to live in peacefully. The older sister is responsible for taking care of the landlord's children, who are in elementary and high school.
I have developed a close relationship with the caretaker. Whenever I have concerns about my unit or need assistance, I communicate with her, and she always helps in any way she can. This Christmas, I plan to give her a small gift - some groceries that she can prepare for Christmas Eve. I’m thinking of including pasta noodles, pasta sauce, cheese, condensed milk, and a small can of fruit salad. I hope I will be able to make her smile.
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10 responses
@kareng (61153)
• United States
11 Dec
@freelancermariagrace Thank you! I'm tired after running a few errands in town this afternoon.
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@freelancermariagrace (28588)
• Philippines
11 Dec
Thank you, Kareng. :) Have a good day/night to you!
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@toniganzon (72517)
• Philippines
11 Dec
That's a really nice way to show you appreciate her. These people deserve presents all year long.
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@freelancermariagrace (28588)
• Philippines
16 Dec
Yes, she truly deserves it! She is a hardworking woman. Thank you. :)
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@freelancermariagrace (28588)
• Philippines
16 Dec
Yes, they appreciated it. I have already given my simple gift to the kind caretaker. 
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@aureategloom (11088)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
11 Dec
that's a nice idea, i'm sure she'll appreciate it as much as you appreciate her help
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@freelancermariagrace (28588)
• Philippines
16 Dec
She really appreciated it, my friend. I'm glad it made her smile. :)
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@jefferson126 (3314)
• Shenzhen, China
11 Dec
It's good you built nice relationship with caretakers.She will be happy with your gift.Espeically the good intention from you is more valuable for she.
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@freelancermariagrace (28588)
• Philippines
11 Dec
Thank you! I appreciate their efforts in keeping the apartment clean. :)
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@RebeccasFarm (90295)
• Arvada, Colorado
16 Dec
Oh yes you are so very kind Gracie..here too though I dislike the office management..I may give a card.
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@jobelbojel (35987)
• Philippines
14 Dec
Oh so sweet. They will surely be happy.
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@freelancermariagrace (28588)
• Philippines
16 Dec
Yes, she is happy, including her sister. :)
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@freelancermariagrace (28588)
• Philippines
16 Dec
Thank you. I am glad I made her happy! :)
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@freelancermariagrace (28588)
• Philippines
16 Dec
Indeed, even small gestures are already big to them. Thank you for your kind words, my friend. 
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