Regina's Reflections

Voices of... GRATITUDE!

For this month I decided to turn this column over to our caregivers, to honor them and their contributions. I sent all caregivers a text asking them to respond to the following question: “What are you thankful for this year?”

Much to my suprise and joy, many caregivers quickly responded. Their texts were beautiful, heartwarming, spontaneous reminders to me of why we so value them all so highly.

Najilah Malika Allen. Hey Regina thanks for the mention in the newsletter! That’s cool. I’m so thankful firstly to God and my always supportive family and for having a job while so many are without one. I’m grateful for good health, happiness and overall prosperity despite what’s going on in the world these days. May everyone have a great holiday season and a happy new year!

Stacey Grizzle. I’m thankful for life in this time we are living in Jesus name. And for Always There Home Care to everyone that works with the agency to you, Kim and all the caregivers that’s on the job giving our all to take care of our clients.

Lawrentia Hawkson. I’m so thankful for my life and my children and the good people around me and job. I’m thankful for you been my supervisor.

Novia Reid. WOW!! I’m honored, I wasn’t expecting anything close to this, but thank you Regina. I’m thankful for you and the inspiration behind you starting Always There. You have not only created many job opportunities and also assisted numerous families who needed care. I’m especially thankful for Kim, because she goes above and beyond and she tries her hardest to match us with the right family. It has been a blessing, being able to stay employed in this pandemic and thankful that through it all I’ve been taking all the necessary precautions to stay safe. So, I’m beyond thankful for life, family and an income. Thanks.

Karenly Sanchez. Looking back at everything that has happened during this year, I want this month to give thanks for life, opportunities, hope and, because even at the distance, loves ones have remained in spiritual union. I am grateful for being able to share with my mother after so many years, for the feeling of pride that she shows every time I go out to work, for every anecdote that I share about my work days and she rejoices when she listens to me. Thanks Regina for your unconditional help. Lord, I give thanks for taking care of me and my love ones health, which in these times we need so much.

Oscar Grizzle. Thank you Miss Regina, I am thankful for life, knowing with life there’s hope. I am truly grateful for, ALWAYS THERE HOME CARE, and for working with a nice client this year even though we lost him. I am also happy for my family, and good health. I am really hoping for the best for the rest of this year, and the new year to come if God permits. Thank you.

Lorraine Monnawpula. I wanted to give God thanks who is the head of my life..I am very thankful for working with such extraordinary group of people at always there home care.. our boss Regina make us as her employee feels wanted and appreciated. I am so thankful for the amazing team I’ve worked with, this agency cares mostly about the care of its clients and its caregivers. You are always a phone call away from your caregivers which makes me happy to work for you without fail. For the 6 months I’ve been with you I can say I feel at home. Please keep this good job up.

Alethea McDonald. I wanted to give God thanks who is the head of my life..I am very thankful for working with such extraordinary group of people at always there home care.. our boss Regina make us as her employee feels wanted and appreciated.

Cristal Bodie. I am thankful for staying healthy and being able to still help others.

Miriam Moate. Oh Regina, you are SUCH a real Human being! Always thoughtful. What am I thankful for this year? A lot! This year brought me closer to my Maker. It made me appreciate what matters. People and not things. As a Caregiver, it made me appreciate more the privilege of being entrusted with God’s people. The Elderly! And I’ve made sure to make every experience a spiritual one. The one that gives the elderly comfortable care, with love and patience. Making them know that they are appreciated and loved and that this is the time for us to give them the selfless care they gave us when we are young. I appreciate you and Kim. I appreciate the thoughtful acts of giving us the snacks and immune boosters while we’re out there working. I’ve never experienced such love and care from an agency. And for that I’ll always be grateful I met you guys.

Alma Smith. Hi Regina ok so I’m thankful first of all for my health, thank God then for my kids my job and friends. Thankful that I live to see and year coming to an end.

Claudine Aboo Obounou. Good evening. Thanks so much for thinking about me, I am not used to be honored.

I am thankful for waking up every morning, and for knowing my family, friends, co-workers, clients and even the staff our the agency to be safe during this period. I hope we all see the new year. I am mostly thankful for being hired by you and for trusting me. I feel joy by knowing that I can bring some happiness and smiles in other people’s lives and faces.

Marisha Pruitt. Oh wooow. Thank you The first thing that jumped in my head was how thankful I am to wake up every morning. Such a simple thing but I’m very grateful for it. To breathe. To walk. To take care of myself. Those simple task we take for granted sometimes. And we sometimes forget that waking up each day is the first thing we should be grateful for. I’m grateful for the well-being of my family and friends. It’s been a very challenging year for us all. 2020 has taught me that tomorrow isn’t promised, so love and appreciate the people who are in your life.

Bernadette Gabriel. I Am thankful to the lord for keeping me safe throughout this difficult time we all going through,And mostly likely to be part of this team, thank you always there home care, And to my client and family’s thank you for love ,and appreciating me as part of the family.

Dora Oduro. This year, I am thankful for my family and friends being healthy and well even through the Covid pandemic. Also, thank you Regina!! God bless you.

Lincoln Ledger. I am thankful for the opportunity given to me to be able to assist and to care for my wonderful clients.

Lena Cave. I am just thankful for being alive. Life and time is something that is always being taken for granted. So I’m humbled to able to have more time to pursue the deeper things that matter.

Samuel Debra. Every day that I wake up, I thank God for the gift of life, for granting me a new day. Am delighted that I am here today to fulfill His divine purpose. 🙏🏼 I am exceedingly blessed to be in good physical shape, and that everybody in my household is also healthy. I am profoundly thankful for it. 🤗 Envision this corona mess without Netflix, the internet or, even more importantly these days of ZOOM or Facebook? I am thankful for all this technology. 😜 When things are not going well, sometimes all it takes is a bit of music, a good laugh to put you in a better mood. After all it is food and medicine for the soul, am thankful. 😴I am privileged to be doing what I love doing. I love my work is rewarding and fulfilling. Sam

Dawn Reed. I am THANKFUL for many blessings that I have received throughout life! Most importantly for my beliefs, family, friends and business relationship with Always There Home Care. This year I am extremely GRATEFUL for Nijhea’s acceptance into University of Hartford Criminal Justice Program! I am equally thankful that my family and friends have been kept safe/healthy throughout this Covid pandemic.

I have a lot to be thankful for as over the years I have been blessed with a beautiful family, good friends and a lot of wonderful memories that will last a lifetime! Over the years, I have provided care for so many people in addition, to those needing end stage care. I am thankful to have been chosen to help people maintain living at home and especially chosen to be their caregiver at end of their life! It is truly a blessing to be a caregiver as I love helping people and making a difference.

Working at Always There Home has provided me with many of these opportunities as well as allowing me to advance in my career. I am thankful for the many opportunities Regina and Kelly provided to me these past twelve years. In a time where humanity is needed the most in this world I am thankful for the opportunities that allow me to volunteer, give back to the community and opportunities to make a difference in another person’s life. I’m am just thankful that I am BLESSED to appreciate the simple things in life! ■