Thank you for your kindness..
By AngelaMarie
@Bhebelen14 (5194)
Philippines
April 5, 2013 10:06am CST
Most of you known that I am taking care of my father in law from the moment he admitted to the hospital up to now and until he get back into his feet. This morning my brother in law called my husband while i am in the market and asked my bank account, my husband gave it to him and he sent money but i did not know who much it is. Actually I took care my father in law without any expecting in return, they are my family and i do my best to make him feel better as a daughter in law. I talked to my FIL regarding this matter but he told me "you deserved what he sent to you and no one can take care of me the way you do". I was touched yet uncomfortable with the money but my husband told me to keep the money and they really appreciated how i handle their father condition very well. I really thank them for being kind and generous to me.
Have a god night!
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12 responses
@sjvg1976 (42727)
• Delhi, India
5 Apr 13
Hello Bhebhelen,
This is your kindness that you are taking care of your FIL there are people in the world too who don't even care for their own parents. As far as money your brother in law sent may be he knows that you have spent money on your FIL may be to compensate it he has sent you money. Its nothing bad to keep that money you can use it on your FIL for his care.
@Bhebelen14 (5194)
• Philippines
5 Apr 13
I agree many people in this world who don't even care for their own parents especially if they don't receive anything return. My brother in law learned my daily rate as a private duty nurse before and he gave me a double compensation for 3 months. I am thinking to keep the money and to buy something for myself. Thanks
@Dominique25 (9460)
• United States
5 Apr 13
I'm glad to hear that he did that. A lot of times we help others and don't expect anything in return. But when we are being a full time caregiver. We have to remember that it's ok to accept help or financial assistance from others.
@Bhebelen14 (5194)
• Philippines
5 Apr 13
It's a big surprise to me, i don't expect anything in return but they gave me too much.
@KrauseHome (36445)
• United States
7 Apr 13
Well, this is a very kind gesture and thoughts of appreciation for you. I am sure this is something you never expected as you were doing it out of the kindness of your heart, but goes to show when you choose to do something good for someone something good always comes back to you in return.
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
5 Apr 13
Keep it and save it for a time when it will be needed by the fmily. It's one way of reciprocating your care for your FIL.
Anyways, they are from abroad and remember they earn more than you here in the Philippines, since 40 pesos is to a dollar now.
@Bhebelen14 (5194)
• Philippines
5 Apr 13
You right I should keep it and save it for future need, I already had an idea how much he sent to me but need to check tomorrow morning to be sure.
@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
7 Apr 13
that is the upside of working in another country where there's a different culture, where they put value on and respect your time and skills. of course, our culture of having initiative and being helpful is also good, but we also have to avoid abuse and resentment. giving the money back would hurt them so the best thing to do is to put it to good use. i know you and your husband are good at handling money so it will not be wasted. that way, you are not touching your savings also.
@vgpyogakrishna (168)
• India
6 Apr 13
you should keep this money for your future family needs because as humans we don't know when an emergency situation will arise. i know its hard to accept money for doing a service for your beloved ones but money matters in life.if you feel that you dont want that money then spend it for some charitable purpose
@MoonGypsy (4605)
• United States
5 Apr 13
you might as well accept and feel good about it that your in laws love you so much. that's great! glad to hear your FIL is doing better, too.
@jaiho2009 (39140)
• Philippines
6 Apr 13
You deserve such kind of appreciation.
If given the chance I will do the same thing too- (take care of my in-laws) coz I do believe that our in-laws are our second parents.
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
6 Apr 13
I'm sure you deserve the money. Very few people expect nothing in return. If you expect nothing, most of the time you'll be surprised at how much you're getting in return. It may not be in the form of money at times, but the rewards are tremendous. I admire your attitude.
@bjc66bjc (6730)
• United States
5 Apr 13
OMG...Bhebelen, I am positively you deserve any and every
bit of the money that was given to you...You are a wonderful
person and you showed it everyday you spent time there with
your FIL..and I know he appreciated every minute you were
there and the family appreciated it also..So its nice that
you feel humble but believe me what you did was an extra
ordinary task...and I am sure any additional monies that
makes its way to you bank account will be great...
Have a wonderful weekend.....continued blessing....How is
Mr."C" doing?
@ARIES1973 (11944)
• Legaspi, Philippines
5 Apr 13
It is true that the there is no amount that could compensate the good thing that you have done. That is a priceless act of kindness.
That amount could help your family in the future.
Have a wonderful day!
@roshigo58 (4856)
• Pune, India
5 Apr 13
Hi,
You are very kind. You are taking care of your father in law as like your father. You have good relation with him. So they also realized your loving and caring nature. All your relatives are also kind and you are lucky that you have such nice relatives.
