The folks at Aldersgate are still trying to talk Ned into "working" a couple of hours a day. They realize that a workshop situation might not be best because it would tend to be loud and a little chaotic and Ned isn't used to that. Ned isn't used to work of ANY kind. Even so, the very kind gentleman who is over the entire disabilities board told Ned that he would try to set up something so that Ned could work a couple of hours each day in his office. Ned said that he would "think about it."I decided to try to talk him into it so I said, Ned...Hank and I get up and go to work everyday...that's what grownups do! You're a grownup. Daddy went to work everyday and Mother worked at home taking care of all of us. You'd meet all kinds of nice people.
Ned replied I'll think about it.
I persevered, moving on the cousins and neighbors...Nancy, Gail and Tom go to work everyday...so do Tana, Frank and Niles. Don't you want go help Mr. Bone for a little bit a few days each week? He could REALLY used your help.
Ned replied I'll think about it.
Y'all know that I don't give up easily...NED...wouldn't it be exciting to help people? You love to help people. Wouldn't it be MORE exciting to get MONEY for helping people? You'd get a paycheck. You would be making MONEY!!!
Ned replied, I have money. (Just before posting this, Miss Vernelle called to tell me that when she tried to talk to him about it again yesterday, he told her that he didn't have to work because he was "rich.") Who does he think he is? Warren Buffett??
This may take some time...
:) "I have money." That's awesome. I know it must be frustrating, but that's a clever answer!
ReplyDeleteOh Thank you Belle for giving me a laugh out loud moment. And you know I don't mean that I am laughing at your brother. I am laughing at how you can tell a story! Oh you are so great! And if you ask me, Ned is the smartest in the bunch ;-) He's def got it figured out. Now, let's just see how long it takes the rest of you ;-) xoxo
ReplyDeleteI love Ned stories!! Love them.
ReplyDeleteAnd if Ned doesn't want to work, he shouldn't have too!!!!!
Go, Ned. That's great. I love it. If anyone will convince him, it'll be you. What a great story.
ReplyDeleteI just love your Ned stories. Sounds like he has it all figured out! It's funny though, I wonder what his perception of "rich" is? I'm sure he does think he belong right up there with Mr. Buffet. Kathy
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that Ned feels he is "rich" because he has money!!
ReplyDeleteOr...it could be his way of saying he is not going to work!!
Can't wait to hear what takes place!!
~Beth
This is going to be an interesting fight between the two of you....
ReplyDeleteNed is such a funny guy. I hope he decides to do it.
ReplyDeleteI love his I'll think about it!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet Belle! I have money!!! Yes indeed, it will take awhile!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
Hugz,
Michele
Ned is a very smart man. He knows what he needs.
ReplyDeleteOoopps! I love Ned & Mom stories. This is a great one! ☺ Diane
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, sounds like you have your work cut out for you ")
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to hearing how this unfolds ")
What about girls-follow me a second- Alex likes to show off in public. Nothing bad but just cutting up even when I didn't feel like the entertainment. So I mentioned that one of these days a girl will catch you being silly and you'll be embarassed and he has limited his silliness now for fear of being spotted by the opposite sex, lol!
ReplyDeleteI don't know how Ned would feel about the possibility of meeting a girlfriend? And maybe you could tell him, women like men with jobs!
I am all about the bribing when necessary! HAHA!
Another thought, is there a job he could get that could be a hobby of his? I don't know all of his likes and dislikes.
For example, we are getting Alex excited about working in a job like a video game store (when he's a teenager)with the idea that employees get to have special employee discounts on the video games, lol! Whatever gets mine to want to work when its time, hahaha! He said today he wished he was older so he could have a job and drive! And I said, "whoot whoot" in my head!!
Good luck with Ned hopefully something will spark his interest.
This is just another in the long list of reasons why we adore Ned. He totally has it figured out.
ReplyDeleteToo funny!
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