Relaxed 3 Generation family home in San Antonio, Texas, looking for temporary companion help for grandma and 2 dogs - USA

United States

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Relaxed 3 Generation family home in San Antonio, Texas, looking for temporary companion help for grandma and 2 dogs (1 small and 1 medium)
Type of help
Gardening
Elderly Companion
Cooking / shopping
Help in the house
Animal care
Language practice
Art project
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will have the opportunity to stay in a nice home in a wonderful neighborhood, and be able to explore what San Antonio has to offer. We have a nice and spacious home near the airport. You will have your own bedroom. We live a few blocks from the Salado bike/hike trails where you can ride a bike and walk for miles and miles. All your meals will be provided and it would be nice to get some help in the kitchen.
Help
Looking for a companion for my 89 year old mother and 2 dogs. She would need to be taken to her water aerobics class 3 times per week, maybe grocery shopping and church on Saturdays. She lives in her own apartment behind our house. She is a little hard of hearing and speaks English and Spanish. The dogs need to be fed twice a day and walked daily for about 20-30 minutes. Sharing light household chores since our housekeeper comes twice a week to do the heavy cleaning. Help with cooking would be appreciated. We like to eat family style and eat a very healthy vegetarian diet.
Languages spoken
English and Spanish, learning French
Accommodation
Double or twin bed in your private room
Shared bathroom
WiFi
Cable TV
Bicycle
Car-to drive grandma
What else ...
We live in a central location near the airport. The bus stop is half a block from our house that can take you downtown in about 30 minutes so you can explore downtown San Antonio. There is a strong Mexican influence so you will have lots of opportunities to practice your conversational Spanish. San Antonio is all about: the Alamo, the River Walk, the Missions, cowboy boots, rodeos and Mexican food! You can visit SeaWorld park, Six Flags Fiesta theme park, The Alamo World Heritage Site and more. There are also a number of outdoor and indoor shopping malls with restaurants and bars nearby. The newest culinary and cultural destination, The Pearl District, hosts a dynamic mix of craft breweries and restaurants.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day 5 days a week

Photos

Ashton

Carly on her nap

Chloe

From L to R: Brad, Alek, grandma, Fabio, Monica, Gaby

Our kitchen

Eating area overlooking the yard and family room

View of house from the street

Daughter, mom, grandma

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27/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Giulia & Diego) for host

They say you can choose your friends, but not your family.
I can’t tell how lucky we’ve been then, because with Gabriela and Brad (and Rogelia and every single one living in that magic house!) we had that once-in-a-lifetime chance to pick out a brand new, tailored for us, whole family!
We’ve left for 20 days or so now, and still counting the… read more tears...

They are among the most generous, loving, respectful, curious, intelligent and (right because of it) humble people we’ve ever met.
Their philosophy of life, along with an impressive knowledge on naturopathy, will bring you straight to a way deeper level of mutual discover, understanding and consciousness.

We’ve been given so many tools, means, so much freedom and, most of all, LOVE to leave us unbelieving and in awe for most of our staying. It was our first time ever in US (and I can only guess how lost and clumsy we looked like!), but they let us learn so much every day, respecting our times and limits with infinite patience, from the biggest to the less relevant detail about this (oh so) very colorful corner of the Earth.
But what struck, and enriched, us the most was becoming aware of the whole “healing through alimentation” thing. We’ve been interested and strongly willing to dig deeper this topic for such a long while and finally finding a living, solid example of this approach put in practice on daily basis, has changed our way to deal with food -hopefully- forever! Getting access then to Gaby’s recipes cabinet (yes, “CABINET”!!!) was like entering the Sacred Graal’s cave! Needless to say, we’ve never eaten this healthy and deliciously good at the same time in our whole entire lives!

But still... the food they most crave for is the one for the soul, and they wouldn’t miss one single opportunity to (gently and softly, always) absorb any kind of teaching from their neighbor. I mean, THEY could teach about life to ocean crowds, but instead they just keep learning from, literally, every single human being crossing their path.
People like this are rarer (and more essential) than oxygen on Mount Everest!
We are so grateful and in debt with you all.

A special, final mention to the rest of the happy “tribe”...
Rogelia (Gabriela’s mom) is the cutest and most elegant grandma in San Antonio. Her Mexican background combined with a way-above-the-average sense of humor made her company something so precious and impossible to forget to say the very least. We both lost all our grandparents (some recently) and staying this close to Rogelia for all this time was like getting that second, priceless chance we wouldn’t even had the courage to ever ask for. Thanks Universe!
Alek, Monica and Andrei are loved and loving, easygoing but caring guys. They’re only on their early 20s, but the time spent with them is everything but shallow or cheap!!!
Last but not least... Carly, Chloe and Ashton: you’ve been our puppies, our fun, our pain and delight... our kids! And forever you’ll be. We are missing you, your characters, your moods and your endless and unconditional love in a way that’s simply impossible to express.

Thinking of you all, humans and not, with infinite gratitude all the time.
See you soon dearest friends.
See you soon Family.

(Excellent )

14/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Giulia & Diego)

Our experience with Diego and Giulia was nothing short of amazing. They are special and beautiful people, and we now consider them part of our family.

Not only did they help take care of grandma, the dogs, the house, the garden, the cars, etc., etc., in our absence….. they took our place and were absolutely dependable, responsible, and caring,… read more

(Excellent )

13/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Kristina)

Katt is an amazing, experienced and fabulous cook that can prepare a buffet for a group in no time. She can improvise with any ingredients and end up with an impressive Smorgasbord. Her dishes are absolutely delicious. She can combine flavors like no one else. We enjoyed her short stay and her willingness to offer help where help was needed. She… read more

(Excellent )

19/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Kristina) for host

If you are incredibly lucky enough to become a member of this extremely hospitable and inviting family, you should jump and plead for the opportunity. Gabby and Brad not only offer cultural exchange and amazing food, they share their entire lives with you --- literally -- you are adopted into their universe. As a nomadic wandering soul through the… read more

(Excellent )

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