back to work
I went back to work today for the first time since last Monday.(Last Monday I went in and wound up sick the rest of the week with a sore throat) When I arrived a couple of the girls came over and asked if they could talk to me outside. I thought it was kind of weird but I went outside with them. They presented me with 3 envelopes. Two were cards signed by everyone and one was full of cash! My co workers had taken up a collection for me to buy a wig! I had looked at wigs but the good ones were so expensive I was not sure whether I should spend the money. I only work part time so I don't get short term disability. When I miss work I don't get paid, and I have missed quite a bit in the last few months. I cried and had the two girls crying with me. I feel so guilty for accepting this money but I couldn't very well refuse. I am really touched by the caring and generosity of my co workers. What an amazing group of people!
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Elm - How touching!
What a beautiful touching g i f t! And, you have to take it. It would hurt their feelings if you didn't. You must be a very special person to have your coworkers do this for you. You have obviously touched them in a way that they wanted to return the favor.
Thru this adventure of bc, we find some beautiful, touching, rare and magical moments, that would not have happened or occured otherwise. And, one of those moments is when you realize how much people care and love you. How far people will go to help you out or offer you something, anything.
Your friends/coworkers just offered you more than a card, more than money, they offered you their love and hands in friendship and faith.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful story Elm!
Hugs, Jeanne0 -
How touching!
What a wonderful group of co-workers you have, you are truly blessed. You get that wig and wear it with pride, it will make both you and your co-workers feel good. Congrats on having such great support! I do hope you are feeling better, will keep you in my prayers.
Oh, almost forgot, go to www.heavenlyhat.com you can request a hat package and they will send you several hats at no cost to you.
hugs,
RE0 -
It sounds like you work withRE said:How touching!
What a wonderful group of co-workers you have, you are truly blessed. You get that wig and wear it with pride, it will make both you and your co-workers feel good. Congrats on having such great support! I do hope you are feeling better, will keep you in my prayers.
Oh, almost forgot, go to www.heavenlyhat.com you can request a hat package and they will send you several hats at no cost to you.
hugs,
RE
It sounds like you work with a great group of people. I, too, was overwhelmed by the kindness of the people that I work with: both inside our company and those that I communicate with in other companies. It seemed as though it was the notes and gifts from people that I don't see every day that often touched me the most.
We'll be looking forward to seeing you with your new wig. It will help to engulf you in the love that made it possible.
Joyce0 -
I love this story! Yes, youjk1952 said:It sounds like you work with
It sounds like you work with a great group of people. I, too, was overwhelmed by the kindness of the people that I work with: both inside our company and those that I communicate with in other companies. It seemed as though it was the notes and gifts from people that I don't see every day that often touched me the most.
We'll be looking forward to seeing you with your new wig. It will help to engulf you in the love that made it possible.
Joyce
I love this story! Yes, you go out and get the wig that you want with their money. What a great group of coworkers and friends!
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Thats great! I work for a
Thats great! I work for a court ordered school for kids. I didn't have any sick days left, and alot of people donated some to me. One person gave me 5 of their days. It really makes you feel good that people care about you.0 -
Isn't life grand?SoftBallMom2 said:Thats great! I work for a
Thats great! I work for a court ordered school for kids. I didn't have any sick days left, and alot of people donated some to me. One person gave me 5 of their days. It really makes you feel good that people care about you.
Isn't it wonderful how some people can be so kind, so thoughtful to us? It lets you know that there are people still out there with caring hearts.
I love these posts! We need more of them!
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yes it is!Kristin N said:Isn't life grand?
Isn't it wonderful how some people can be so kind, so thoughtful to us? It lets you know that there are people still out there with caring hearts.
I love these posts! We need more of them!
Hugs, Kristin
It truly is amazing how many caring people there are out there! I am thankful to have each of my co workers, friends, family and this group in my life!0 -
What an amazing tribute~ not
What an amazing tribute~ not just to you ( who obviously richly deserve it!) but to the loving kindness of your co-workers. A wise soul once told me that no matter how large or small, it is imperative to "accept the kindness of strangers"; that generosity and empathy may be their only way to show us how united they are in spirit. So many of us have sadly found our circle of friends dwindling at the time of dx; or at the very least, an embarrassment and a lack of feeling feeling oftentime prevails. That your co-workers obviously spent time and energy showing how much they care tells us something wonderful about them and you! You have given us all a much needed lift! Thanks so much for sharing!
Hugs,
Claudia0 -
WonderfulAkiss4me said:Wow....
You must have touched many people because they wanted to give back to you!! How wonderful. Now you can get the wig you really wanted. That's awesome.
Pammy
You will have to post a picture of you with the new wig.
Co-workers are great.
Margo0 -
Wow Jadie! That was soJadie said:Hi elm
What a touching story. It brought tears to my eyes and old memories back to when I was starting treatment. I was overwhelmed by people who helped me including family. One customer at the store gave me $2000.00 for my insurance deductable.
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Jadie<3</p>
Wow Jadie! That was so generous! There are angels everywhere!0 -
My goodness Elm! What aelm3544 said:yes it is!
It truly is amazing how many caring people there are out there! I am thankful to have each of my co workers, friends, family and this group in my life!
My goodness Elm! What a wonderful thing to have happen! Now you can buy your wig! Good luck to you!0 -
That was so nice of themSoftBallMom2 said:Thats great! I work for a
Thats great! I work for a court ordered school for kids. I didn't have any sick days left, and alot of people donated some to me. One person gave me 5 of their days. It really makes you feel good that people care about you.
That was so nice of them Softballmom! People's kindness can be so amazing!0 -
Yes, you will have to post atommaseena said:Wonderful
You will have to post a picture of you with the new wig.
Co-workers are great.
Margo
Yes, you will have to post a new picture with your wig, if you want for us. That was just so kind what they did for you! You are very special and obviously loved my many!0 -
Wow, what wonderfulKristin N said:Yes, you will have to post a
Yes, you will have to post a new picture with your wig, if you want for us. That was just so kind what they did for you! You are very special and obviously loved my many!
Wow, what wonderful coworkers to do that! Such a wonderful generous act of kindness!0
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