Unexpected
By much2say
@much2say (56974)
Los Angeles, California
January 2, 2025 10:51am CST
Last year, my mom was agreeable to taking senior tai chi classes (if I take them with her). Benefits would include having a routine for health, but I also thought it would be good for her sociability.
Two office ladies who signed us up have been most helpful from the start. Each week when we go to class, my mom and I pass by their office doors to say "HI" 
. They have always been friendly and encouraging to my mom.
During the holidays, I had my mom play Santa Claus to leave a card and very small gift on these ladies' desks 
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At the potluck party I spoke of in my last post, one of them thanked us. She asked if the other office lady "told us" . . . we had no clue what she was talking about. Apparently they arranged to gift us the next 8 week session of tai chi classes - we would not have to pay. 
This was most kind and unexpected 
. My mom is only delighted to continue tai chi 
.
I wish you all good things and happenings in this New Year!
. They have always been friendly and encouraging to my mom.
During the holidays, I had my mom play Santa Claus to leave a card and very small gift on these ladies' desks .
At the potluck party I spoke of in my last post, one of them thanked us. She asked if the other office lady "told us" . . . we had no clue what she was talking about. Apparently they arranged to gift us the next 8 week session of tai chi classes - we would not have to pay.
This was most kind and unexpected . My mom is only delighted to continue tai chi .
I wish you all good things and happenings in this New Year!26 people like this
25 responses
@much2say (56974)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Jan
So far she only takes that 1 tai chi class per week. They just opened up a 2nd class on a different day, but she still only wants to go once a week. For her, that is a lot . . . I have never known her to ever take a class. Oh I would love for her to "hang out" with someone, but maybe that is a lot for right now too. We'll keep trying though .
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@much2say (56974)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Jan
@rebelann My parents dealt with family members all the time since we did have a pretty big family, so friends weren't really needed. But the extended family is just not a thing anymore, so we are left with just ourselves. I want my mom to see there are other people who can care other than family. And it's helping me too . . . to make sure I keep up with myself as well.
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@allknowing (140139)
• India
3 Jan
It is just a reciprocation of your gestures I am sure.
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@much2say (56974)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Jan
@allknowing Yes. We are grateful and will continue on with tai chi .
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@allknowing (140139)
• India
3 Jan
@much2say What matters is that it made you surprisingly happy
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@snowy22315 (184740)
• United States
2 Jan
That is wonderful, and glad to know your kindness was so appreciated
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@DaddyEvil (140546)
• United States
3 Jan
Wow! What sweet ladies! I'm glad you and your mom are will keep going to the classes.
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@DaddyEvil (140546)
• United States
3 Jan
@much2say I understand. Sometimes good things happen to good people. I hope she does, too.
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@much2say (56974)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Jan
@DaddyEvil Lifting spirits is always a good thing . . . may the New Year be full of that for all of us 
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@RasmaSandra (82251)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Jan
That is wonderful and glad your mom wants to continue, I hope this will be a good year for you both,
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@celticeagle (170828)
• Boise, Idaho
3 Jan
What a nice story. Always nice to find positive and kind people in life.
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@kaylachan (74467)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Jan
Talk about what goes around comes around. Right?
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@kaylachan (74467)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Jan
@much2say That's the best kind in my opinion.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16836)
• China
3 Jan
Happy New Year ! It is nice of them to give you 8 week session of tai chi classes for free ! The reason why the office ladies did so was that they felt beholden to you .
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@much2say (56974)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Jan
@changjiangzhibin89 Our Tai Chi Master tells us each and every time that this way of exercise is great for seniors. The deep breathing and slow movements is calming yet effective. Hopefully she will continue with this for a long time.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16836)
• China
4 Jan
@much2say Practising Tai Chi regularly goes a long way towards her health and she will soon identify herself with other practitioners of Tai Chi.
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@much2say (56974)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Jan
Thank you! I am so glad my mom has enjoyed this whole experience of doing something for herself . . . the exercise, meeting people, and perhaps other life lessons that she would not get just being at home. We continue on in the New Year .
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@LindaOHio (183822)
• United States
3 Jan
That was a very nice gesture. Have a good weekend.
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@RebeccasFarm (91565)
• Arvada, Colorado
10 Jan
Gosh did I miss this one Guess so
Your Mama is a great lady and you are a sweet daughter my sis xo
Your Mama is a great lady and you are a sweet daughter my sis xo2 people like this
No worries 
@Letranknight2015 (52231)
• Philippines
6 Jan
You are very lucky doing tai chi for free. It's a blessing to have a mom that encourages you to do that kind of exercise. Not to mention she's kind too.
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@much2say (56974)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Jan
Well, for those 8 weeks we won't have to pay . . . but normally we do. Ever since my dad passed away a couple years ago, she has been needing something to do. She has never done anything like this - so I'm glad she is enjoying it .
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