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I was at my hairdresser last week, I've been seeing him for what must be over 30 years by now. He told me his wife passed away last month, it was a bit of a shock. She had been ill the past year from a lung ailment. He took her to the hospital on a Saturday and she died the following Tuesday. Fortunately she did not suffer. I think they are in their mid-sixties. He told me to take a couple of his Chatelaine magazines home, they were new issues and that his wife always told him to give them to me because I like that magazine. I was touched and made sure to take them home this time. When I got home I ordered a fruit basket to be delivered to his store as a token of my sympathy. He called me as soon as the basket arrived to tell me it was much appreciated.
His Syrian assistant had been working that day. She is a pretty young woman who left Syria with her young family about a year ago under a refugee intake program. She was able to move in with her sister. She told me she had 2 children when I asked, ages 6 and 9. They love it in school and they have learned English very quickly. In fact, she is worried they will forget their mother tongue. Her mother in Syria is also concerned because soon they won't be able to communicate with her. They just want to speak English now.
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Sorry your hairdresser lost his wife, that's always bad. Hugs, Valerie
What a sad thing for him - mid sixties still fairly young. I'm sure he really appreciated your gift.
That was a beautiful story, sad about your hair dresser's wife, but beautiful in that his wife also know what you like!
Some refugees are suppose to arrive in my city if they haven't yet. The rednecks didn't like the news too kindly. They don't like anyone who isn't white AND Christian AND speaks English.
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich said that all Muslims in the United States should be tested if they believe in Sharia Law (which is pretty much and ironically identical to the Republican party platform) and they say yes they'll be deported.
Funny how they always seem to have money to support war and fascism but never healthcare.
That is so sad about your hairdresser. And that was such a kind gesture on your part.
A very kind gesture.
I hear you Adam, it isn't a fair world.
it was touching Icy
Most of the children of immigrants I've talked to can still communicate in their first language (if they use it at home). However, the NEXT generation is usually much less fluent.
What a beautiful photograph, I love the composition. I'm sad for the loss of your hairdresser's wife. It was sweet of you to send the basket. I think it happens sometimes with languages.
So sad and you were so kind and sweet :)
A touching post Christine !
This is such a heartwarming story. I am glad that the wife thought of your love for the magazines, and I am glad that you sent the fruit basket as your token of sympathy. Good luck to that Syrian family.
My grandkids speak French & English both. Mom just has to keep speaking Syrian!
I'm so sorry for your loss, as it is a loss when someone we know passes over.
I have a client I sit with on Sundays. He has prostate, metastasized to bone cancers. His wife goes to church while I am there. It is a small thing to do to help someone, as the basket you sent. It will be remembered.
Sad about his wife. Understandable about the English. Very cool how quickly kids can pick up stuff like that.
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