A man is here to bid the deck repair. He and husband had a "verbal" agreement, which legally would be called an oral contract. I was told by Jerry that this guy wants $2,000 per week plus materials, of course. The $2,000 included him and his helpers ... per Jerry. Jerry said, "He said we can stop at any time, if you find it is costing too much."
This little experience is just one example of what changes when you have brain deficits, no matter the intellectual level. Jerry met this guy in a bar where he had stopped for a hamburger. We know nothing about him. Jerry is likable and makes friends easily, so I want you to know the man may be one of the nicest guy in the world. I hope he lives up to Jerry' expectations. I hate being disappointed when people display a lack of integrity.
However, as Dr. Phil would say, "This ain't my first rodeo." I insisted that I want a written bid, which includes a total cost and the details of what is being done for that price. I have not a clue as to how fast he and his workers will complete a job. I do know my husband will spend two hours of their day talking to them if they will do it, and if being paid by the hour on our dollars, I can't see an incentive to doing otherwise. Can you imagine what they say? "He's nice but his wife is a b**ch."
I hate being in the position to have to make these decisions, and I am ...both legally and morally now ...in that spot. My husband handles it well. I was a little teary eyed today while he was out meeting with the guy. I try to not let Jerry know if I am stressed or feel bad, because it stresses him so much if he thinks I am suffering at all because of his needs. So ...while I was having my self pity party, I thought I miss my life business partner so much. And then ...the realization hit me. I still have my life business partner and He is God. In fact, He has always been a partner and has answered my business prayers so many times. I had two partners for 41 years of operating businesses ...not just one ...and the one I had temporarily forgotten was my partner too is fully functioning better than both of us. He can even see the future. I am not saying this lightly. I could tell you in detail of business challenges and simply day to day duties when I would ask God to guide my decisions. He was always there. When I was headed to a hospital to meet a new potential client, I would ask for my words to be what He would have me say. When a patient was suffering, I would ask God to help us make a difference in his or her life.
It is a beautiful day here in San Diego ... a little hot...but we have a promise of it cooling down during the weekend giving us a breakup before it heats up again next week.~DrJ51
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