I had to take my daughter to a Patient Advocate at the Psychiatric Department of the hospital today. She can claim Disability Living Allowance and Incapacity to Work Allowance.We are always advised to meet with a Patient Advocate who knows 'the speak' for these forms. I gave my daughter a Thank You card to give to the guy and I put money in it. She's young, 20 years of age, and doesn't fully appreciate that his helping with the completion of these forms ensure she is assessed fairly and hence gets these allowances. She thought my actions were a bit over the top.
I am thankful for Matt's assistance, he makes life easy for a lot of us and while some may say that's his job, I wanted to acknowledge my gratitude.
Those who are assisted with form completions have mental or physical issues and are probably very introspective rather than being reflective of how he has assisted them financially. He was deeply touched when Lauren gave him the card and he will be even more surprised that there is cash in it.
Thankful that I thought to do this. X
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- Posted by RoseMarie
- Jan 16, 2017
- Comments (12)
Readers Comments
pyronik wrote: I'm thankful too, it's easy to get jaded when "just doing a job", it's the appreciation & the thank-yous that bring what a difference that job is making, & can renew a person's motivation / spark :-)
gardengal10 wrote: You went over the top and I think that it is fantastic. You are showing appreciation of this person's job in a very tangible way.
1sher wrote: So important - this work- You clearly know it's value.
splain wrote: You recognize the worth of what he does. Nice one RoseMarie
AndiCas wrote: Whilst it may be his job, he will appreciate his work being recognised as any of us would. Thankyou
alisamom wrote: Just because it's his job doesn't mean he won't appreciate being appreciated!!! :)))) well done, RoseMarie&daughter :) so glad you found someone to help navigate the bureaucracy!
kjoyw wrote: Such a nice way of showing your deep appreciation! Well done!
mindyjourney wrote: Thank you for expressing your extra gratitude, my friend :). Our children take note of our actions, no matter their (or our!) age :)). Well done!
DotMatrix wrote: {{{RoseMarie}}} He won't soon forget your kindness. People that appreciate those in service jobs are rare. Most of those wonderful appreciative people are probably here in our tribe. =) ♥.
leoladyc728 wrote: thank you for gifting Matt. I am sure he has helped so many people
