Carol Ofori praises helper after viral clip from SA family
A mother shares a heartwarming video of appreciation from her kids for their domestic helper.
Gogo, Ma, Mama, and Aunty are the names that children use to refer to the women who help care for them daily in South Africa.
While not all domestic helpers are always acknowledged or appreciated for the love, care and trust they put into their day-to-day work, we cannot paint everyone with the same brush. Many families treat their domestic helpers with the love and care they deserve.
These women who dedicate their lives to caring for families not related to them by blood, essentially spend more time with the families they work for than their own families. Just like our communities' first responders, they stand tall as caregivers.
Carol Ofori was inspired to share a special dose of gratitude for her nanny/helper after watching the video.
My nanny is amazing. She absolutely deserves spoils and on her birthday, we spoil her a lot. The kids get her gifts that she personally asks for. Last year she asked for an air fryer. So we got her that, and the kids absolutely adore her. Her birthday is in October so I'm curious to hear what's on her wishlist, 'cause we try to make her wishlist happen. Yeah, it's so important. I think nannies are more than just nannies; they are moms in the home. They're such an integral part of your family, and it's important that the amount of love you get shown as the mom, your kids, show the same love and appreciation as often as possible for their nannies.
A South African mom and teacher shared her appreciation for Joyce, her domestic helper, who recently celebrated her birthday. Sune Koen shared how her kids collectively spoiled "Joycie" with gifts on her birthday.
Joyce was emotionally overcome and hugged the kids to express her gratitude. Koen wrote, "It's Joycie's birthday today! I lay sick in bed, and everyone was home early. When she wanted to bathe the children tonight, I sent her to the kitchen, and we tried to make her day a little special!"
Truthfully, the kids were more excited about the gifts and helped Joyce unwrap them.
Watch the video below, courtesy of TikTok.
@sune.koen ons Joycie verjaar vandag! ek lê siek in die bed en almal was vroeg huistoe. toe sy vanaand die kinders wil bad ,stuur ek haar kombuis toe en ons probeer toe haar daggie bietjie spesiaal maak! sys n seening so reg uit God se Hand vir ons! #fyp ♬ Family Blessing - Blessed Band
Carol said, " Because when mom's not around, when dad's not around, they are the ones that are there for their kids—giving them love and support, keeping them clean, giving them good food, and just being the mommy who is not there in the moment. And sometimes even when you're there, they are there to make life so special.
It's important to celebrate the women who help so many of us in our homes. Without them, we are unable to be as fabulous and great as we are."
Koen's video has over 241,000 views and has attracted much positivity from online users.
Check out some of the comments below.
- "Good boss, well done, dear."
- "Thank you for being a loving Boss to our mother."
- "Shame and you definitely sounded sick in the video, what a beautiful and sweet gesture you and the little one did for Mama Joyce."
- "So heartwarming to see there are still good people in this world. Beautiful."
- "This is so wholesome...it's everything. Thank you for making her feel so special."
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