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I wrote off some of the language mistakes as something due to the hearing impairment. What should I do now that this person has my address etc? Is there any chance of catching the people involved? I have to say the quality and patience has improved since the 2011 postings. The 'cash the check and pay the overage for the wheelchair' part didn't come for about ten days after the initial contact. They got my number from Care.com.
Mary
Audrey Matthew
11:08 PM (1 hour ago)
to Mary
Good Day Mary,
Thanks for your correspondence and I'm glad we're on the same page. I suggest we meet at a Starbucks not too far away to our house at 12.30pm on Friday, I hope it's a good for you too, there we would share more interest about ourselves. I have made arrangement to get Joe a powered wheelchair and i got a cheaper one in MO. I`m wondering if i could have the seller deliver it to you so you can help receive the wheelchair and pay the seller on delivery to ensure Joe have access to the chair immediately we arrive. The one he is currently using isn't ours so we're not moving with it. The wheelchair cost $2523, I will be sending you a check to cover your first weekend deposit payment and the cost of the wheelchair so you can take out your deposit and pay the cost of the wheelchair to the seller when she delivers it. After our meeting on Friday evening, We would go with you to pick it up. The check will be made in the amount of $2775. 252 will be for your deposit and the balance of 2523 will be paid to the wheelchair lady.
Please understand that the aim of having you purchase the wheelchair is to ensure that the wheelchair is available for Joe on arrival. The wheelchair isn't assembled. Its still packed in pieces so its not a big package at all and you do not need to assemble it unless you are willing to on the day we meet. Due to his condition, i wouldn't want any delay with the arrangement of the chair so you can let me know if everything is clear so i can go ahead with processing the payment.
We are happy to meet you soon and we hope for a great time together. I truly appreciate you and i`m hoping for the best from you.
Regards!
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Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2014 19:59:08 -0500
Subject: Re: I am interested in the position sitting for your son.
From: Mary. @
To:
[email protected]Yes, that all sounds like a good plan. Can we meet around 12:30 pm as my Friday is booked after 2:45 pm?
Also, I'm not sure if you mean you are making a check thru Care.com or just a check to me for the first weekend? I am not currently set up for pay thru Care.com but I could try to sign up if that is what you want. Might not go thru in time for the first weekend though. Let me know on that. If it is just a personal or bank check you can use the info above on the check that is fine.
I'm planning to disable the info on the Care.com site leaving only the tutoring up showing when I will have my next opening as I am booked full now. Please print off any info you like from my profile there in the next few days or so. I will wait until next weekend to take it down if I can.
At least in the beginning your house will probably be the better option. Joe will probably feel more comfortable with his familiar things around and I will need to get used to his care needs and routines. If the weather is nice I like long walks if he would enjoy that.
Feel free to send me any topics that interest Joe as I will need to Google things I'm not familiar with. Which means any video game that was made after Tetris and any cartoon on the current TV networks. I watch our sports teams but don't really follow any seriously but my grandson who is 7 yrs old follows the local soccer team and knows all the players names so if I need to read up for Joe I will. Just give me a few hints to get me thru the first meeting with him.
Looking forward to meeting you and thanks again.
Mary
On Sun, Aug 31, 2014 at 5:57 PM, Audrey Matthew <
[email protected]> wrote:
Thank you for your email and Its nice to read about you. I received your info and here is my own address4609 Wallace Ave, Kansas City, MO. We are moving in on 11th of September. The sitting could be in our place but if you want Joe at your place, I wouldn't have any problem dropping him. You are free to do outdoors if you wish. I suggest that we meet on Friday 12th before you start working on Saturday 13th. That way we can get to know each other in person and share some interest about ourselves and the babysitting activities. As said in my previous email, the last couple of months hasn't been good and i wouldn't want to get stocked with my Son on arrival so i`m willing to make a deposit to you ahead of time to ensure a secure appointment to avoid disappointment. The total cost of your pay per weekend is $252($18/hour x 7hours/day = $126/day x 2days). I hope i can issue your first week deposit check with the below information.
(Deleted my info)
Kindly let me know if everything is clear so i may proceed. Also attached is a picture of me and Joe
Do have a great day and i await your quick response.
Thank you!
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Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2014 00:10:53 -0500
Subject: Re: I am interested in the position sitting for your son.
From: Mary. @
To:
[email protected]Audrey,
Thanks for getting back in touch. I’m sorry to hear about your recent loss. I hope the move does give you a chance to find some peace and focus on the future.
I would be happy to help you on the weekends with Joe’s care. I’m attaching a verification page to show that, as I stated on the Care.com website, I was a Licensed Practical Nurse for four years but no longer work in that field and have let the license expire. While nursing I worked in a Long-Term Care facility and had many patients who were chair or bed bound but they were mostly elderly and I have never done pediatric nursing. However the skills are the same regardless of age. I have worked in day-cares as well as raising my own family and feel very comfortable stating that I can help as long as you need me or until your circumstances change. I would like to know the diagnosis and prognosis for Joe’s physical condition. Do the doctor’s anticipate a full recovery, limited walking or continued use of the wheelchair? Would I need to assist with physical therapy, feeding etc?
Writing, texting and lip-reading are fine if that is what you are comfortable with. I’m thinking since you wrote hard of hearing and not deaf maybe you are mainstreamed and might not sign? And that is fine but in case you saw on Care.com that I do sign, I'll clarify to say it's enough for conversation with friends, but not much business or medical signing so we would still need to rely on paper for that anyway. I do know a few people in the deaf community through work and church if you had any interest there.
I would love a picture of the two of you. I look just like my picture on Care.com but maybe a few pounds lighter as I have been working on getting in better shape and going to the gym when I can. I am also easy going and I would have to say I am definitely a grandma type.
Let me know if you would like any further information.
Thanks,
Mary
On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 3:03 PM, Audrey Matthew <
[email protected]> wrote:
Thanks for replying. My name is Audrey. I recently moved from Phoenix to New York with my family but i`m moving to your area on 11th of September and i will need a nanny for my son immediately. His name is Joe, 6 years old and the time would be from 9 am to 4 pm Saturdays and Sundays only. This is a long term position but its fine to start temporary. Some weekdays are also flexible if you are available but we may need to discuss that in person. I`m willing to pay 18/hour. I believe its a great pay and i`m paying that much because i want quality care for my son. The start date is 13th of September.
I lost my husband and a 4 months old baby in March. It was my late husband`s birthday and he decided to take the kids out while i was still at work. Joe happens to be the only survival from the accident but he currently uses a wheelchair. I have had terrible times in the last few months and this is one of the reasons i have decided to move because staying here brings back some sad memories. Kindly be honest if you have experience with childcare because i want the best care for Joe. I`m hard of hearing and can only communicate via writing, reading lips or text messaging. I hope that isn't a problem? I`m easy going and love to laugh. I can send you a picture of me and Joe in my next email.
It will be nice to read about you. I want a nanny who is willing to be a friend and family. Please note that i have a few applicants for this position but i made you our first choice so i wouldn't appreciate a waste of time. Make sure to include your complete name, address including zip code and cell phone number in your response so i could check the map to read the distance between us also to have your address on file. You may ask questions in case you have any. I await your quick response.
Thank you!
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Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 08:58:09 -0500
Subject: I am interested in the position sitting for your son.
From:
To:
[email protected]Please send me details such as when the move is happening, school he will attend, grade interests etc. I primarily do reading tutoring but would consider this limited position. As a tutor my goal is to work myself out of my job (when the student achieves desired goals) so how long would you be considering this position? Until you are settled and can find another option or until the school year ends? Or is this a long term need due to your work requirements? Either one is fine for me as I can continue tutoring others Mon-Fri.
Thanks so much,
Mary