The Difference is so simple...

The difference of
appreciated and taken for granted...
Is taken care of by just a
few words... actually two.
THANK YOU... said in earnest
and with heartfelt.

Some times when one is asked
to do something, from time
to time, and when the deed
is done.. and nothing is said..
you sort of feel used.

But when someone says those
two words, you feel so
good about helping out. That
if you had to put something
aside to do the task, it is
all good. Because the person really
did appreciate it.

It doesn't mean you expect
it.. well, most of the time. You don't
want a gift, or a big hoop
dee do... just the words said honestly.

When I was working, we would
get what we called rent-a-aide.
Some of them coming from as
far away as Spokane. They are
aides who come in to cover a
missing aide. Yes, they were paid
well by the agency that had
them. But still I was always so appreciative
that they came and filled
in.. I made sure I made it around to each of them
and thank them personally,
and tell them good job. It isn't easy to
walk into a strange place
and know where things are and do the job.


The difference is so simple.