Hi Bobbie,
I do just like Dan. I let my helpers know what I prefer and why in a cordial manner for food and other needs and always thank them for each task and at the end of each visit, regardless of how long they have been with me. Sometimes a new helper may say "I know how to do this or that" or "you sure are particular," and I agree, explaining that I mean no offense and their way of doing things is probably fine, but if all my helpers will do things the same way (my way), I can more easily track and check off the To Do items in my mental check list, ensuring I maintain consistent care. A good example is range of motion exercises. I have all my helpers do them the same way in the same order, as much or more for my benefit as theirs to ensure no exercises or reps are missed. Change the order and we both may lose track. It's interesting you asked about making a sandwich. I love sandwiches and several of my helpers now make some of my favorites for themselves and their families. I think my current favorite is a grilled pastrami, corned beef and swiss on marble rye with sauerkraut, Boars Head horseradish sauce and country style Dijon mustard. Serve with a dill pickle, salt and vinegar chips, and a cold beer and life is good! Best regards, Steve - C4, 20 years From: Dan [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 2:25 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Food preparation question Hey Bobbie, God, I do that all the time. 'hey you wanna make me a p&j sandwich with lots of peanut butter and taste of shit jelly? Thanks.' I do this for everything - 'wanna wash the floor for me with Mrs Clean? Thanks.' You always have to put the wanna and thank yous in there. I also type up recipes for my favorite meals. 'You wanna make me this recipe? I love it made this way. Thanks.' If we don't tell them they won't know and we will be miserable. As long as we are pleasant about request and not dictatorial everything should be cool. Dan At 01:14 PM 3/19/2009, [email protected] said something that elicited my response: Hi All, OK, I have a question about food preparation. Let's say you'd like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich (or another kind of sandwich) that you can't make. Do you just ask for that sandwich and except it as it is made by the person making it? Or do you try and "instruct" how you prefer the sandwich? For instance; I like a lot of peanut butter, or I don't want that kind of jelly. Dose the person making the sandwich or meal, think you are being a pain in the butt by being so particular? Just wondering, Bobbie Humphreys C-5,6.7 motocross jumping accident in 1973 at 17 Married to Sweet Pete Living in Parsippany, New Jersey _____ Great <http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220029050x1201385914/aol?redir> Deals on Dell 15" Laptops - Starting at $479
