Today was the first day of the little part time job my father gave me. I have my own little office with a newer Dell computer and Internet access. I spent a long time today in the pharmacy's basement organizing all our hospital beds to see which ones worked and which ones needed parts.
This afternoon I got caught by a pill counter doing my deliveries. I had to stand at this little old lady's front door while she counted the hundreds of pills I delivered making sure she wasn't shorted. I couldn't help but smile. Thankfully, all her pills were in the correct amounts and in the correct bottles. I think the little old lady was actually disappointed that nothing was amiss. She looked ornery and like she just needed a reason to bitch and moan. I hope when I grow older I do it with grace and not become a mean and crotchety old soul.
I think I am going to like this job. There is certainly little pressure upon me. The deliveries usually only take about two hours a night. One caveat: I can smoke in my father's van while doing deliveries. He said he didn't mind as long as I did it with the window rolled down. I will be there bright and early tomorrow afternoon ready to make some more money for my Model Railroad empire.
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Andrew, Congrats on the new job!
Do you know that there will be a model train show in Fairhope, Alabama, March 15 & 16? Your hobby seems to be model trains and Rosa wants to go to the beach. This would be a perfect trip for both of you. Fairhope isn't on the beach but it's close enough to enjoy both. The phone number for further info re the train show is: 251-660-1659.
This is great news Andrew. Who would have thought you'd end up working for your father? I see all kinds of possibilities. I bet the woman you delivered to tonight was happy for your company. I foresee many new stories in our future. I'm so excited for you!
What a great opportunity, Andrew. I am so happy you got this job, it sounds so perfect for you right now. Wonderful.
Congrats on the first day, sounds cool!! Great job!
The best of 3 worlds:
You get the independance and esteem of working,
You still get to maintain your medical coverage,
You get to maintain your good relationship with dad.
Happy-day Andrew! I am very happy for you.
Cheers.
This is just great news!
Very happy for you. This sounds like a great job.
A variety of things to do, and a chance to be out and about and dealing with customers. About the ornery old lady---Mom lives with us and is approaching 99. Some days she can be mean and crotchety, but I think that's part of what keeps her going. It's a way of saying, "I'm still here, damn it! Pay attention to me!" The old lady probably doesn't get many visitors. By carefully counting her pills, she could you around just a while longer.
Super! Sounds like fun too.
Excellant!!!
Glad the job worked out, I guess your dad saw you really wanted to worked and made it happen for you, wonderful!
She counted the pills? That is hilarious. I have never considered this. I must be a trusting soul because I figure the pharmacist can count the pills for me!
I do check the label and check what the pills look like just to be sure I have the correct dosage and pill. I figure wrong pill: I'm dead. Shorted one pill accidentally: eh, not such a big deal.
Awesome Andrew! I am so happy for you! :)
He came through with the job! That's great, I'm very happy for you!
That is wonderful. Congratulations.
Wonderful! It sounds just perfect. I hope things continue to go well:)
De-lurking to say how happy I am for you. Your sobriety and now a really nice, low key job!
What a great Dad you have, Andrew. The more you write about him, the more I respect his way of helping you.
As far as ornery old ladies....try to find a way to melt their heart. You can do it Andrew, you have that kind way about you.
This sounds great! Congratulations! Love the pill counter story..hee.. she was being a pill.
That's fantastic, Andrew. You sound really happy. What a great opportunity. Not many people get to be at a job where they are literally loved by the boss. ;)
You know what? I think this is a wonderful venture for you. Even though your dad had the initial reaction that he did, this is far more "you" then what you were contemplating previously...Plus, you can still blog, I bet. :)
Good for you Dear Andrew! I hope you're feeling good inside, and if not, imagine three little boys giving you a virtual high fives and smiles and giggles with Maggie you are doing so much more for your life then this time last year, I bet that must make you glow with happiness! I'm proud of your endurance...there are A LOT of people that could learn a thing or 100's from you!!
There you go, the title of your future book!!
Sincerely,
Elizabeth
:)
Didn't you do this job for him a few years ago? I think I remember reading about that. What happened the last time that caused you to stop delivering for him?
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