Well, another week has gone by.  Wednesday, I took my mother to another one of her chemotherapy appointments.

As I had done in the past, while she was getting her infusion, I took the walk down to Starbucks.  I had my usual, a Vente Mocha not-too-hot with whip (whip me).  I also picked up another gift card to give to the other caregivers back at Doctor Darosa's office.  While I am indulging in my mocha I sit in one of the upholstered chairs and write a quick little note on the little envelope that comes with the gift card.

"I too am a caregiver and I know what you are going through.  I am taking care of my mother who is going through chemotherapy currently.  I know how important it is for the caregiver to just sit back, relax and take a break sometimes.  Here is a gift card for a drink at a Starbucks"

I then enclose one of my Prudential cards with the gift card.

I came back from the Starbucks and handed the card off to Tina one of the chemo nurses and asked her to give the card to one of the caregivers.  Unlike last week, Tina waited until I was gone to give the card out to one of the caregivers.  I actually like it that way it's more anonymous and random that way.

I'll find out from Tina next time I see her how the caregiver liked getting a "little break".

If you're ever at the Castro Valley Starbucks located at Lake Chabot Road and Castro Valley Boulevard on any given Wednesday around 10am, be sure to say hello.  I'll be the one filling out the gift card envelope.

I think this would be nice if every Realtor would bring along a gift card to their doctor's appointments too and give the caregivers they run across a little break in their lives!