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Share the Love This Month 4 Ways to Support Your Loved Ones This Valentine’s Day Every Valentine’s Day, people want to find the best ways to show their partner or even a close friend how much they care. It is easy to get sucked into thinking you have to give them the most expensive or elaborate present you can find, but sometimes, the most meaningful gifts are the simplest. Here are four easy ways to show your loved ones how much you care this February. A Text a Day Knowing someone has your back throughout the year, no matter how difficult things can get, is a great source of support and love. In addition to the usual communication you share with your loved one, add in a supportive text each day, whether it’s simply letting them know you’re thinking of them or wishing them luck on a presentation or interview. The best part about these texts is that they can be sent year-round. A Morning Message Board Whiteboards are fun to draw on and make great calendars, but they can also be used to share heartfelt messages with your roommates or spouse. Writing positive messages like, “I hope you have a wonderful day!” or “You matter!” can make all the difference. Waking up to a loving note from someone they care about could mean the world to them and shift their entire mood for the day. A Daily Journal Entry February and March are usually when New Year’s resolutions begin to falter. To encourage yourself and your loved one, consider starting a daily journal. Leave a journal where you both have access to it and write positive messages inside for the other person. This acknowledgment of hard work is exactly what you both need to continue pursuing your goals this year. Random Gifts You don’t have to wait for a birthday, Christmas, or Valentine’s Day to give your loved one a gift. Buying small gifts lets your friend or spouse know you’ve been thinking about them. Whether it’s a treat they enjoy, a book, or even a small gift card, these thoughtful gestures are sure to make them smile.
introduced you to Karen Ruiz, our reception supervisor, but that changes this month! Karen has been with New Frontier Immigration Law for about a year now, and she’s already made a big impression on the rest of our office. We’ve
made an impression on her too. “Just to know that the firm I work for is helping people be here legally and free, that’s pretty great,” Karen says, echoing what Oscar Flores said in this space last month. Although Karen was originally hired for reception, her responsibilities grew as we realized what an asset she truly is. These days, she also handles our contracts, making sure they go where they’re supposed to and are signed by the right parties. Since we have at least one contract with every single one of our clients, it’s a big job — and that’s not all. You see, Karen deals with collections as well. “Fortunately, we don’t have too many cases of that,” she says. But when we do, Karen takes over and gets the job done. Karen has been in customer service for 20 years now. She loves the field — “It’s pretty amazing to get to help people for a living” — but she stays busy when she isn’t working, too. A single mother of two teenagers, she’s had to deal with the wrench that COVID-19 threw into the extracurricular activities her family enjoys. “Before, we’d go and train in MMA,” she says, referring to the martial arts scene here in town. “I’d take the kids and watch; I’m a big fan of those kinds of sports.” She sees the pandemic as a temporary sideline for these activities. “We’ll go again,” Karen says. Thank you, Karen, for your time, hard work, and dedication to our clients. You’re a great team member and a great mom, and we appreciate you sitting down with us for this spotlight! Stay tuned for next month’s spotlight, and don’t hesitate to call our offices for any help you might need. Who knows, you might end up talking to Karen!
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