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Attitude of gratitude.

Nick in the book called Tuesdays with Morrie recalls his conversations with his old beloved professor Morrie who had contracted a terminal illness. Morrie teaches him a lesson each Tuesday when he visits him about loving life and finding meaning even in the darkest times. Morrie tells him how frightened he was when he realized that he was becoming completely dependent on other people. He had a fear that eventually someone would have to help him with even the simplest things that previously he had taken for granted.Nearing the end of his life, Morrie confides in Nick that he had come to the acceptance that he needed all the help he could get and that no one really ever has enough of receiving genuine love attention and care. He tells Nick that" I began to enjoy my dependency. Now I enjoy when they massage my legs. I revel in it. I close my eyes and soak it up. And it seems familiar to me. Its like going back to being a child again... the truth is when our mothers held us ,rocked us, stroked our heads-none of us ever got enough of that. We yearn in some way to return to those days when we were completely taken care of- unconditional love, unconditional attention. Most of us didn't get enough.(Pg 116)

Heleen : 'To whom it may concern.

Baruch Joffe helped for a number of months with my husband who had suffered a stroke and was unable to care for himself. He dealt with various problems that he had and was an invaluable and sympathetic and very capable aide to me at all times. I would have no hesitation in recommending Baruch to any position where care and loyalty and sympathy is required. He was part of our team until my husband passed away.

Baruch helped me in every way with my husband and was always willing to help and suggest ways to make his life a bit easier. I could not have managed without him.

I would be happy to give any further information if required. I can only say that Baruch, in his capacity of carer was fantastic! He always treated my husband with the utmost respect.'

Shirley : 'Rabbi Joffe was a caregiver for my husband who was niftar 6 months ago.

Rabbi Joffe was punctual,arriving on time, was nurturing and patient with my husband. He and Marty had an excellent relationship and Marty looked forward to spending time with Baruch. Rabbi Joffe was friendly; he would take my husband out and walk with him and since Marty was legally blind,took the time and effort to patiently read to him. Rabbi Joffe made a positive impact on Marty's life and mine as well. I knew that if Rabbi Joffe was with my husband, I would not need to be concerned and that Marty was in safe nuturing hands.

It is my pleasure to recommend Rabbi Joffe to anyone who is looking for a positive and excellent caregiver.'

Jacqui :'Baruch Joffe was my husbands carer for several months this year. We were blessed to have him looking after my husband on his return from hospital following a bone marrow transplant. Baruch is an extremely responsible gentle and kind man, with extremely high midot. As my husbands slept most of the days during the months following the transplant, Baruch was responsible for assisting me me in his day to day care...Nothing was too much for him. I cannot recommend Baruch highly enough.'

Bayla: 'Baruch took such loving care of my father in law, that a neighbor mentioned that he thought that Baruch was a grandson.'

Gila: "The whole family salutes Zeide's workers. Baruch and other caregivers. You are all Tzaddikim and take care of Zaide with great care and Hashem should reward you all with health and happiness."

Edie: "Thanks Baruch, My Dad use to say 'So we will see you tomorrow morning,' He felt safe, secure and comforted with you."

Baruch Joffe.Project manager