When my daughter was very young, she would roam from door to door in our neighborhood, ring the bell and ask "Do any kids live here?" Now, I knew she was lonely sometimes being an only child, but really - door to door seeking of playmates seemed a bit much! What she got in the process, though, was something so much more wonderful and longlasting than an afternoon of playing games. My daughter's persistence ultimately gave her at least two sets of surrogate grandparents, two couples who have loved her, followed her growth, encouraged and counseled her, and treated her just like they do their own grandchildren.
My daughter was very lucky to have three grandparents until just last year. Since that time, she has lost two of them. But she has always embraced with great gusto the grandchild/grandparent relationship, and has grown up knowing it doesn't have to be limited to blood relationships.
One thing I try to do with Timesavers is carry over the feeling of family that is so precious to me. Our whole team tries to make sure all of our older clients know they are valuable to us and that we appreciate everything they have brought and will continue to bring to the world.
Now I don't go around knocking on doors randomly looking for someone to play with, but I hope my philosophy about the older people in the world reflects the fact that I enjoy their company and think they have a great story to tell and a great contribution to make to young people like my daughter. I know my daughter has been given a great gift by her surrogate grandparents and all of those people who have been kind enough to allow her into their lives. I hope we can all be so lucky.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Monday, October 1, 2012
Autumnal Advice
Autumn might be my favorite time of year. The perfect temperatures, the beautiful colors, the upcoming holidays - all combine for a nice, warm feeling inside. But it can also mean extra yard work, lengthy honey-do lists, and multiple trips to the garden or home store.
Balancing what should be enjoyed with what has to be done is a difficult task that can create far more stress than it's worth. So think of your time this way - if you spend 5 hours cleaning gutters, raking and bagging leaves, and trimming shrubs, then spend an hour in a warm shower and a rubdown with muscle balm, then are too exhausted and sore to go to the evening's dinner with friends, bonfire or football game - well, what have you gained? You've saved a few dollars, but you've lost something much more valuable.
Time is a treasured commodity, and the time we are able to spend with family and friends has a value beyond any dollar amount. Timesavers wants your time to be spent in a way that is most fulfilling for you and your family, and we are here to help!
When you look at your yard, look at the rake, look at the ladder, and look at the clock, just turn around and pick up the phone. The dollars you spend on Timesavers services will be insignificant compared to the time and freedom you will gain to spend making memories and enjoying those people you might not see often or who might be getting on in years.
It's all a balancing act, so make sure your beautiful autumnal season is filled with just the right balance. You won't regret it.
Balancing what should be enjoyed with what has to be done is a difficult task that can create far more stress than it's worth. So think of your time this way - if you spend 5 hours cleaning gutters, raking and bagging leaves, and trimming shrubs, then spend an hour in a warm shower and a rubdown with muscle balm, then are too exhausted and sore to go to the evening's dinner with friends, bonfire or football game - well, what have you gained? You've saved a few dollars, but you've lost something much more valuable.
Time is a treasured commodity, and the time we are able to spend with family and friends has a value beyond any dollar amount. Timesavers wants your time to be spent in a way that is most fulfilling for you and your family, and we are here to help!
When you look at your yard, look at the rake, look at the ladder, and look at the clock, just turn around and pick up the phone. The dollars you spend on Timesavers services will be insignificant compared to the time and freedom you will gain to spend making memories and enjoying those people you might not see often or who might be getting on in years.
It's all a balancing act, so make sure your beautiful autumnal season is filled with just the right balance. You won't regret it.
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