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  1. #1
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    Had a bad week, been really difficult.

    I should have looked after two after schoolies last night but they went to a friends. Their mum rang up later and asked if I could have them tonight, as she has to go and support a family member who is losing their partner to illness. I said yes no problem and I am friends with this family and looked after the children for a long time. I already decided that I wouldnt charge for tonight as I had been paid for yesterday and due to the circumstances etc.

    Dad collected the children and handed me an envelope with £25 in, I handed it back, said no charge, but it was a really nice gesture. I just hope he tells the mum and doesnt spend it, not sure who instigated the gesture, but dont think it was the mums writing on the envelope.

    I know this family appreciate all I do, never quibble about payments etc. It did choke me up though, and I know I am really really lucky.

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    Thats nice to hear that there are some good parents out there that appreciate us cms.
    You obviously work hard and the family realise this.x


    x Sarah x

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    Default Re: Feel a bit choked up

    that was really nice of you to give it back and very good of him to offer

    you should be very proud of yourself
    One life live it

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    Default Re: Feel a bit choked up

    that was really lovely on both the parents part and yours

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    Default Re: Feel a bit choked up

    What a nice thing to do any what nice parents you have.
    Why hasn't Gary Barlow come to my rescue yet?

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    Default Re: Feel a bit choked up

    Thanks I am lucky with my parents, some really do appreciate me, some dont perhaps quite as much as they should, but they all pay ok, so appreciate that a lot.

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    Default Re: Feel a bit choked up

    how lovely
    shelley xxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

 

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