Quote: Toodles, Mar 2010Quote: James, Mar 2010Having met his mother and head carer yesterday in Starbucks yesterday, had college today and my mentor tell me that they were impressed with my demeanour, I'm meeting the young man who I'll be caring for tomorrow. Everyone's told me he's lovely and easy to get on with, but I'm nervous that we may not click. I really hope we do. I won't have any responsibilities for a few months until I've shadowed the people who already help him and got everything down pat. Can't wait.
How'd it go, young'un?
Popped over to Waterloo to meet him and his part time carer in the library yesterday. He seems like a really cool guy, he's little more dependent than the description had led me to believe -wheelchair bound, palsy, almost completely blind - but he was very smiley and welcoming. The carer said he'd been tense all day and was showing off to me with the way he was drinking his juice and stuff, but that may have been her encouraging him/me.
I talked to him about wanting to be his mate and looking forward to lending a hand and told him I supported Arsenal, that I didn't have to travel too far to come see him. I think we clicked okay, but because his speech is limited to 'yes' and 'no' I couldn't really gauge any kind of opinion. Hopefully, he liked me and we'll be able to build a relationship, but all I can do is wait and see.