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What a Wonderful Surprise

samkarenorkaren

last year

A bunch of dealers at work put together a Karen Appreciation Day for me. My desk was full of gift bags! Received blanket, art supplies, calendar, bath bombs, lotions, sweater, snacks and more chocolate than I could imagine. I was so overwhelmed I cried. They made it the best holiday ever for me.

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Jasdip
last year
Wow! You are definitely appreciated!
nickel_kg
last year
How wonderful! What sweet co-workers!
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schoolhouse_gwagain
last year
I'm jealous.
Fun2BHere
last year
What lovely co-workers you have.
lucillle
last year
Well deserved. What a wonderful group you have, but part of it is of course due to you.
katlan
last year
What a very nice surprise!
sprtphntc7a
last year
aww that is so awesome! and so deserved, i am sure! Enjoy!!!
hounds_x_two
last year
Nice! so happy for you.
maire_cate
last year
What a wonderful surprise! Enjoy every moment.
stacey_mb
last year
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What an amazing treat! It's great that this lovely gesture helps to end 2022 on a wonderful note for you.
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
last year
Thanks for sharing this! I was worried about you over the holidays. Everybody needs surprises like that, yay!
eld6161
last year
You obviously work very hard. Enjoy!
morz8 - Washington Coast
last year
How wonderful to be appreciated and acknowledged. I'm really very happy for you and hope this means the beginning of a very good year!
Annie Deighnaugh
last year
Beautiful! So happy for you!
Kathsgrdn
last year
That's great! Hope you're enjoying your gifts on this long holiday weekend!
OutsidePlaying
last year
What a nice thing to do. This makes my heart happy for you! You must be so loved and appreciated by your co-workers to receive such an array of nice surprises.
wildchild2x2
last year
Very cool. It's nice to be appreciated.
samkarenorkaren
Original Author
last year
Thanks everyone. I don't think I do anything special but I treat everyone with respect and always help with a smile. They made a tough month for me less stressful.
Rusty
last year
Karen that is wonderful and I am so-o-o-o--o-oo happy for you!

Rusty
samkarenorkaren
Original Author
last year
Thanks. Working with hundreds of people it's easy to feel over looked and under appreciated at times. But they sure made me feel loved
salonva
last year
That;s wonderful! They obviously recognize quality! Happy for you and thank you for sharing it so we can delight in your happiness.
bee0hio
last year
Wow! That’s an awesome thing for them to do! You are loved & appreciated!
nicole___
last year
They recognize and appreciate you! Your not only one of the gang...you rock! They just told you so......
chisue
last year
How NICE! Obviously, you are appreciated at work.

Now...what's the catch? How much extra work are they planning for you? Huh? Huh? (Just kidding.)
samkarenorkaren
Original Author
last year
I actually work for 3 department. Two of them have never thought of me at Christmas. Those who have thought of me and those who surprised me made my holiday so special.

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