Sunday, April 8, 2012

UPDATE: Farewell SSH

When a sister leaves the SSH this can be a sad day for some but others this can also be a happy day.

POV: Victoria Velez

Let's say sister Victoria is leaving the SSH after living here for three full years. She has done so much over the course of her staying. She was the founder of the sewing club that teaches beginners up until advanced. She gained new friendships that were very strong, and she asked them for their phone numbers and emails so she can keep in touch. She helped out in the kitchen whenever needed. She helped with the transportation by picking up and dropping off sisters and their children whenever they needed to go. She did alot of fundraising for the house for monthly trips, food budgets, gift baskets, and more. We will miss sister Victoria Velez for all that she have done. May Allah continue to bless you sister victoria wherever you go and may you be of service when a sister or sisters need  you the most or constantly, ameen!

Sister Victoria while sad for leaving but is also happy because she knows that she was appreciated and loved while living at the SSH. She knows that yes she is leaving, but also a vacant spot has opened up and that another sister and/or her child(ren) can enjoy living in such a place and also maybe in need for a place to stay. Just knowing that a sister is going to love the place places a smile in sister vicky's heart and face. She has accomplished what she wanted done here, and also left an imprint so the sisters wont struggle as much.

POV: SSH

From the SSH's point of view, the sisters are full of tears that sister vicky has decided to leave and get married. She stayed for three years while looking for a potential mate and alhamdulilah she found one. She also invited all the sisters in the house to come to her wedding for those who were able. Isn't that nice? Anywayz, at least the sisters at the house have something to remmeber sister vicky by. And they also must get ready for a new sister to come stay or live with and get to know her or her children which will be a happy day also for them!

Checklist 2 do

When leaving the SSH there are things that you must do prior to, the week of, and the day of leaving. You must clean up and out your room, remove your garments from the drawers, closets, and shoe racks, wash and dry your garments, leave a keepsake which is optional but strongly encouraged, if you have anything in the storage room don't for get those items. Don't worry, sisters are here to help you in your leaving process. There will also be a checklist to keep things in order. Of course you can choose a formal way of leaving or an informal. Also don't forget to update your address so that we  can forward your mail to that housing or you yourself can do it. If there are any items that you would like to donate them leave them to us and we will check them out to keep or dispose if neccessary.nThis i would advise ahead of time before the day of your leaving.

Formal Farewall

If you chose a formal farewell, everyone in the house can get a chance at the same time to say goodbye to you, give you gifts, exchange information, etc. We can also have a nice dinner outside like a BBQ with a fun event!

Informal Farewell

Obviously the opposite well for some stuff. Instead of going all out, you can have the option of just leaving. People can still say good-bye to you it can be more privately.

Whichever you choose I hop you had a blessed time living at the SSH and that we will miss you here and may Allah continue to bless you in all your successes, ameen!

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