We host a Caregiver open house for our Visiting Angels of West Michigan caregivers every year. It is one of my favorite days of the year. It is a day we set aside and create time in their schedules so they can come to my house and be appreciated and celebrated by those who work in the office.
I appreciate the stories I hear of the most cherished moments, the clients they hold so close to their hearts, and why they love a job that requires them to work weekends and doesn’t pay enough for all they invest and offer. (my words, not theirs)
The hugs are abundant, the conversation jovial, the laughter contagious, and the friendships grow more each year. Some of our caregivers have been with us for just a few months, and some for 18+ years, so the friendships are sweet and a joy to sit back and observe.
And so, in my 20th year as a business owner, I am so profoundly grateful for so much, but tonight, I am again in awe of the people who bring compassion to our care. I am unsure how to express enough gratitude to those who say yes when we call with yet another need for a shift to be filled. At the end of today, I wish I could introduce you to all the heroes of Visiting Angels of West Michigan. They would be every one of our Caregivers.
I will share a few pictures from our fantastic day!
